As a very rare genetic medical condition affecting the nervous system,  aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency can have a…
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.
Feeding Tubes for AADC Deficiency
Nursing and swallowing can be difficult for children with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, and raise the possibility of…
Prevalence of AADC Deficiency
Researchers don’t know the exact prevalence (how common a disease is among a population) of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase…
My Child Has Been Diagnosed With AADC Deficiency, Now What?
As a parent, finding out that your child has a rare genetic disorder like aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency…
Family Help for AADC Deficiency
Taking care of a child with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency can be overwhelming for parents or…
Raising Awareness of AADC Deficiency
Having a child with is a rare genetic disorder like aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is life-altering. As with…
Mood Disorders in AADC Deficiency
Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that involves a decrease in several neurotransmitters…
Seizure Monitors for AADC Deficiency
People with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, whose symptoms usually begin during infancy, sometimes experience…