Posts by: Brian Murphy, Ph.D.

Brian Murphy, Ph.D.

Brian holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has co-authored numerous scientific articles based on his previous research in the field of brain-computer interfaces and functional electrical stimulation. He is also passionate about making scientific advances easily accessible to the public.

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Echocardiogram for FAP: What to Expect?

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Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) leads to the formation and accumulation of abnormal protein clumps or amyloids. This accumulation can cause issues in a number of different organs including the ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Your Multidisciplinary FAP Treatment Team

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If you’ve been diagnosed with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), you may need to see a multidisciplinary treatment team of doctors — in addition to your primary care physician — ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Recreational Therapy for FAP

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Having a chronic progressive disorder such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) can be both stressful and isolating. Recreational therapy is a form of treatment that may provide both physical ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Independent Living When You Have FAP

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Finding out you have a rare genetic disease such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) can be unsettling, especially if you live alone or planning to do so. There are ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

FAQs About Kidney Transplants for FAP

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Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is a rare genetic disease that results in the buildup of amyloid fibrils, or protein clumps, in organs that include the kidneys. When this accumulation ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

FAP and Your Kidneys

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People with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) may well have problems with their kidneys. Without treatment, these can lead to serious complications. How does FAP cause problems with kidneys? FAP ... Read more

September 24, 2020October 9, 2020

FAQs About Liver Transplant for FAP

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Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is a rare genetic disease caused by a mutation in the TTR gene. The result is the buildup of amyloids, or protein clumps, in different ... Read more

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Digestive Problems in FAP – How Do You Deal With Them?

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A majority of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) patients report problems with their digestive system. Here is some information about how FAP affects the digestive system, and tips on how to manage ... Read more

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Tips for Managing Fatigue When You Have FAP

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Fatigue is defined as extended periods of exhaustion or lack of energy and can be a symptom for patients with neuromuscular disorders such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP). Fatigue can ... Read more

January 7, 2020January 7, 2021

Strategies to Improve Quality of Life in FAP

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Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is known to affect a person’s quality of life, particularly through the damage it can do to the autonomic nervous system, which controls and regulates without conscious ... Read more