Posts Tagged ‘hydrocephalus in kids’
Diana Gray Announced as the New Chief Executive Officer
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Gray as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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FIGHTER! Hydrocephalus and CP Don’t Stop THIS Guy!
Today is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day, part of CP Awareness Month! Meet William, living with both hydrocephalus and CP.
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My 4-H Speech about Hydrocephalus
India is a 5th grade school “buddy” to a Kindergartner who has hydrocephalus. India used her 4-H competition to educate the public and share her friendship.
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Making the Hydrocephalus Association a Part of My Legacy
At the age of 25, Haylea is thinking about how she will make a lasting impact in the hydrocephalus community through her volunteerism and estate planning.
Read MoreThe ABLE Act Offers Tax Benefits for Hydrocephalus Families
The ABLE Act allows families with children with disabilities to save for college and other expenses in tax-deferred accounts. A must read with tax season upon us!
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Research 101: Levels of Evidence in Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Studies
Clinical studies are often reported in the news, but how do you know if the study is strong? Dr. Koschnitzky describes how to interpret the results of a study.
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Dr. Marion “Jack” Walker Honored for his Contributions to Pediatric Neurosurgery
The AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery awards Dr. Marion L. Walker the 2014 Franc D. Ingraham Award for Distinguished Service and Achievement.
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Pediatric Hydrocephalus Guidelines on Treatment and Management
Guidelines on the treatment and management of pediatric hydrocephalus have been published, with input from HA and members of our Medical Advisory Board.
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Preparing for Transition to Adulthood with Baby Steps (that become huge milestones)! It Starts with YOU.
Preparing children to become adult medical patients can happen earlier than you might think, as Cristin Lind shares in her recent article.
Read MoreHydrocephalus Association Resident’s Prize Award
Hydrocephalus Association announces Resident Prize Awardee Jennifer Strahle, MD. for her research paper presented at the AANS/CNS Pediatric Section meeting.
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Through the NOSE! Non-invasive Modulation of CSF Absorption
A proof of concept paper shows that drugs delivered through a nasal spray could one day provide a non-surgical way to manage hydrocephalus.
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Mary Decker Mentorship Award Recipient Announced
The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce Cathy Cartwright as this year’s Mary Decker Mentorship Award recipient for her tremendous passion, caregiving, and nurturing of children with hydrocephalus
Read MoreInsight into the Hydrocephalic Brain Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging
The Hydrocephalus Association aims to help our community understand the latest findings coming out of the hydrocephalus research community. In this blog, we summarize a study about Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and pediatric hydrocephalus.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: There Has to be a Better Way
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues its history series commemorating our 30th anniversary, Barrett O’Connor, chair of the HA board of directors, shares a personal message to the hydrocephalus community.
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Announcing our 2013 Hydrocephalus Association TTC Scholarship Recipients!
Congratulations to our 2013 Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge (TTC) Scholarship Recipients! Our TTC scholarship program is made possible through the generous support of the Medtronic Foundation.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: With Laughter In His Heart
The Hydrocephalus Association continues it’s 30th anniversary interview series with Sam Marks, life-long HA member, as he shares his unique experience growing up with the Hydrocephalus Association and his advice for confronting life’s challenges.
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