If you are living with porphyria, shoshin may be able to change the way in which you view your…
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.
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Articles by Brian Murphy, Ph.D.
Going to the Dentist When You Have Porphyria
Regular dental checkups are an important part of your health and wellness. If you have porphyria, however, checkups…
Porphyria and Vaccines
People with rare diseases may well be concerned about the safety of vaccines, especially those newly developed against COVID-19. Here…
Porphyria is a group of rare diseases related to the production of a molecule called heme. Each type of porphyria…
Porphyria is a family of metabolic disorders largely caused by mutations in the genes that regulate the body’s production of…
Porphyria and Your Liver
People with certain types of porphyria may have problems with their liver. The following information may help you understand the…
Porphyria and Seizures
An estimated 10 to 20% of people with acute porphyria experience seizures, which can be life-changing and lead to…
How Can I Reduce the Risk of Acute Porphyria Attacks?
If you have one of the acute types of porphyria you may have experienced acute porphyria attacks. These…
Which Type of Porphyria Do I Have?
Porphyria refers to a group of related disorders caused by a disruption in one of the steps involved in…
Genetic Counseling for Porphyria
Porphyria is the name given to a set of rare genetic disorders that can affect the nervous system (acute prophyria),…