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Bullying and Hydrocephalus

February 23, 2020

Bullying. We hold on to the 1950s image of the big kid on the playground taunting, name-calling, pushing, and intimidating other children.

Headaches

February 23, 2020

It is not uncommon for people with hydrocephalus to experience headaches, whether they are shunt dependent or not.

Seeking a Second Opinion

February 23, 2020

Even though second opinions are a common and accepted practice in medicine, many people feel uncomfortable asking for them.

How to be an Assertive Member of the Treatment Team

February 23, 2020

People with hydrocephalus and their caregivers are highly encouraged to become active, assertive members of their treatment team.

What to Ask Your Doctor about NPH

February 23, 2020

Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.

What to Ask Your Doctor about Young and Middle-Age Adults with Hydrocephalus

February 23, 2020

Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.

What to Ask Your Doctor about Teens with Hydrocephalus

February 23, 2020

Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.

What to Ask Your Doctor About Infants and Children with Hydrocephalus

February 23, 2020

Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.

Your Healthcare Team

February 23, 2020

Living well with hydrocephalus often requires a team of healthcare providers. Together, you’ll monitor your condition.

Disclosing in the Workplace

February 23, 2020

Living with and managing a chronic condition like hydrocephalus affects all aspects of your life, including the workplace. Feelings of fear of stigma are not uncommon.

Interested in Brain Donation?

February 23, 2020

Donating your brain for research is a very personal decision, and it is important to…

Join a Clinical Trial

February 23, 2020

Enrolling in clinical research trials is one way our community can become active participants in…

Research Milestones

February 23, 2020

HA officially started the Research Initiative in 2009 but work on its development began long…

Communicating/non-communicating hydrocephalus

Communicating and Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus

February 21, 2020

Communicating hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is blocked after it exits the ventricles. Non-communicating hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of CSF is blocked along one of or more of the narrow passages connecting the ventricles.