Posts Tagged ‘doctor’
From Patient to Progress: New insights into preventing shunt blockages
While shunt implantation is a typical treatment option for people with hydrocephalus, there have been surprisingly few advances to decrease shunt failure rates since the 1950s
Read MoreNew Insights into Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
A recently published study attempts to shed light on the long term outcomes of untreated iNPH by examining mortality rates, risk of dementia, and symptom progression in individuals with ventricular enlargement.
Read MoreMy Transition from Pediatric Care to Adult Care
The Dr. Seuss books and wooden “choo-choo” train in the waiting room were clear indicators that it was time for me to transition to a physician that treated adults.
Read MoreCSF Shunt Entry Site Trial
The CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial has reached the halfway mark in patient enrollment – that is 224 patients enrolled!
Read MoreHydrocephalus and Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides support to disabled individuals through two separate disability benefit Programs: SSI and SSDI. Learn more.
Read MoreRisk Factors For Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
Learn about how Dr. Hannah Tully is uncovering risk and protective factors associated with the development of PHH, and the results of a large retrospective study she recently presented.
Read MoreIs Your Doctor In Our Physician Directory?
Do you have a neurosurgeon, neurologist, or neuropsychologist that you LOVE? Invite your doctor to join the Hydrocephalus Association’s Physician Directory!
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