Hydrocephalus Blog & Resources
Announcing our 2026 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2026 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients.
Former Notre Dame football player Chris Salerno shares story of surviving emergency brain surgery
At the end of March, Salerno sought care at Memorial Hospital for what he believed were severe headaches.
HA CONNECT 2026: Our Community, Connected.
More than 600 people came together in Indianapolis for HA CONNECT 2026, our largest in-person National Conference on Hydrocephalus to date.
The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — September 2026
Congress is back in session, and hydrocephalus advocates are raising awareness, protecting critical research funding, and making their voices heard. Learn about a recent advocacy victory, key federal funding priorities, and how you can take action during Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.
Switching Hydrocephalus Doctors: A Smooth Transition
Learn how to switch hydrocephalus doctors, prepare for planned or unexpected changes, organize your medical history, and maintain continuity of care.
Essential Facts About Epilepsy and Hydrocephalus
Learn about epilepsy and hydrocephalus, including seizure signs, triggers, risk factors, treatment options, and what to do when a seizure occurs.
Hydrocephalus Association Brings the Patient Voice to the Hydrocephalus World Congress
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) proudly represented the patient community at the 2026 Hydrocephalus World Congress…
Meet the 2026 Next Generation Scientists Advancing Hydrocephalus Research
Meet the 2026 Next Generation Scientists Travel Award recipients and explore the innovative hydrocephalus research they presented at HA CONNECT 2026, spanning patient care, shunt technology, caregiver experiences, and emerging treatments.
The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill — August 2026
The Hydrocephalus Association continues to press Congress and the federal government to protect the policies, programs, and research that move our mission forward.
IU School of Medicine professor survives 68 surgeries, inspires future physicians
At just 6 years old, Kyle Gospodarek had a brain aneurysm rupture that led to his brain being unable to absorb cerebrospinal fluid around it, eventually causing a condition called hydrocephalus.
Why Hydrocephalus Matters: The Impact of Our 2026 Health Economics Research Workshop
The Hydrocephalus Association, with the generous support of the Rudi Schulte Research Institute, hosted its…
Indiana University Student Researchers Pursue New Treatment for Often-Misdiagnosed Form of Hydrocephalus
This story spotlights the collaborative research underway at Indiana University’s Hydrocephalus Research Center to develop future drug therapies for normal pressure hydrocephalus, with findings featured at HA CONNECT 2026.