Posts Tagged ‘shunt failure’
The Day-to-Day of Headaches and Hydrocephalus
Living with hydrocephalus means living with headaches. In his latest post, Dan discusses headaches, weather changes, and the importance of knowing your body.
Read MoreIs an ETV an Option After Shunt Failure?
Is an ETV an option after shunt failure? A recent review of 15 studies reported on the effectiveness of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) after shunt failure in children. Dr. Jenna Koschnitzky, National Director of Research Programs, summarizes the findings.
Read MoreFrom 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 MoreISHCSF Highlights HCRN Studies on Shunt Failure and Infection
ISHCSF newsletter highlights Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) studies around hydrocephalus shunt infection rates and risk factors.
Read MoreMixed Emotions: Heartbreak
Jamie Wright, Houston Community Network leader, went to Haiti with a pediatric neurosurgery team from Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. This is her experience.
Read MoreHCRN-HA Partnership Results in $1.8 Million Hydrocephalus Research Grant
PCORI is awarding a $1.8 million grant in support of a HCRN-proposed randomized control trial to determine the most effective entry site for placing a shunt.
Read MoreBreaking the ICE
We have a NEW guest blogger for the Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge program. Meet Henry and join the conversation on Twitter. Use #TeensTC.
Read MoreResearch UPDATE: Preventing Hydrocephalus in Premature Infants
In a study published in the journal Brain, researchers find that the infusion of a naturally occurring protein can prevent the development of hydrocephalus after an intraventricular hemorrhage. The results show great promise in the work to develop a preventive therapy for the development of hydrocephalus, particularly in one of our most fragile populations, premature infants.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: The Need to Value Shunt Management
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues our 30th anniversary interview series, Ann Marie Flannery, M.D., shares her thoughts on young adults transitioning to adult neurological care and issues a call to action for society to value the management of shunts and the individuals living with them.
Read MoreBehind the Recall: Codman Provides Details
The Hydrocephalus Association sits down with a vice president from Codman Neuro and two members of our Medical Advisory Board (MAB) to discuss the recent recall of CODMAN® CERTAS™ Programmable Valves, also known as shunts, and how it relates to patients. Please read and share the latest information on the recall.
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