Is 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.

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Mixed 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.

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Breaking 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.

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Research 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.

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Looking 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.

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Behind 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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