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.

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Adrenoleukodystrophy and Sexuality

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) and its adult-onset form, adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), can have both direct and indirect effects on a person’s sexuality. The following information may be useful as you manage this issue. ... Read more

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Adrenoleukodystrophy and Depression

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Roughly 7% of adults experience depression every year in the U.S. People with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), the adult-onset form of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) may be at a higher risk of depression or other ... Read more

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

Raising Awareness of Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Rare diseases like adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) are not well-known and often misdiagnosed. Raising awareness could help lead to better diagnosis and more research into potential treatments. Here is some information about ... Read more