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.

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

About the PKU Patient Registry

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to a host of neurological and developmental problems. Since PKU is rare, gathering as much information as possible about the ... Read more

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

FAQs About Palynziq for Phenylketonuria

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Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz) is a medication by BioMarin for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults who have phenylalanine (Phe) blood levels above 600 micromoles/L with their current treatments. How does ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

FAQs About Phenylketonuria (PKU)

FAQs

A diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) for your child can lead to many questions about the disease and your child’s future. Here are several frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

FAQs About Kuvan Treatment for Phenylketonuria

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Kuvan is a medication by BioMarin for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in children and adults. The treatment is designed to help lower phenylalanine (Phe) levels in the body for patients ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Phenylketonuria and Depression

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Depression can affect anyone, but people with phenylketonuria (PKU) appear to be at a higher risk. Here is more information about how PKU relates to depression, and some possible treatment ... Read more

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Behavioral Problems in Children With Phenylketonuria

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Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) often exhibit behavioral problems. The information that follows includes details about the different behavioral problems and possible reasons for them in children with PKU. What is ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Phenylketonuria and Epilepsy

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Seizures are fairly common in people with phenylketonuria (PKU), especially those who are not started on a low phenylalanine (Phe) diet at birth. What is PKU? Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Phenylketonuria and the Eyes

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disease that affects the levels of several molecules in the body. The changes in the concentrations of these molecules can affect multiple parts of ... Read more

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Phenylketonuria and Your Skin

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disease that affects the conversion of the amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) into the amino acid tyrosine (Tyr). (Amino acids are building blocks of proteins.) ... Read more

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

How Does Phenylketonuria Affect Mood?

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People with phenylketonuria (PKU) have increased rates of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Here are some things to consider about how PKU can affect mood and some things ... Read more