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Older adults with hydrocephalus benefit from shunt surgery

September 16, 2025

A treatment trial improved gait speed, cognition and bladder control in older patients with the brain-fluid condition.

Brain shunt surgery improves walking and quality of life in older adults with hydrocephalus

September 16, 2025

Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective in improving their symptoms, a randomized, double-blinded, multi-center patient trial shows.

Shunt Surgery Improves Outcomes for Older Adults with Hydrocephalus

September 16, 2025

A groundbreaking randomized, double-blinded, multi-center clinical trial has provided compelling evidence supporting the effectiveness of brain shunt implantation in elderly patients diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH).

Brain condition forces Billy Joel to cancel concerts: The legendary rocker is suffering from NPH, a condition that is affecting his hearing, vision and balance.

May 28, 2025

The legendary rocker is suffering from a condition that is affecting his hearing, vision and balance. CBS News New York’s Dick Brennan has more on the illness and the prognosis.

Natasha Buchanan said her inspiration behind the walk is her 7-year-old son Zander Buchanan. He’s an active child, and by looking at him, you’d never know he has hydrocephalus.

October 14, 2024

Natasha Buchanan said her inspiration behind the walk is her 7-year-old son Zander Buchanan. He’s an active child, and by looking at him, you’d never know he has hydrocephalus.

‘Society’ of Ryans saves infant Ryan’s life by raising enough money for hydrocephalus treatment in under an hour.

October 3, 2024

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WALK to end Hydrocephalus in Omaha co-chairs joined KETV in studio to discuss this year’s walk

September 30, 2024

The Omaha Walk to End Hydrocephalus is one of 40 walks across the country. The Co-Chairs of the Omaha walk Karin Donner and Hailee Schmit joined KETV in the studio to discuss this year’s walk.

The 7th annual Reef’s Run will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024. All proceeds will go to local families in need, the Hydrocephalus Association which actively searches for a cure for hydrocephalus, and charities helping the families in need.

August 23, 2024

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Golfing to End Hydrocephalus: Kasey Andrew joined Inside South Florida to discuss her deeply personal mission to raise awareness and funds to combat hydrocephalus through her annual charity golf tournament.

August 21, 2024

Kasey Andrew joined Inside South Florida to discuss her deeply personal mission to raise awareness and funds to combat hydrocephalus through her annual charity golf tournament.

The Detroit WALK to End Hydrocephalus is set for Saturday, August 24, in St. Clair Shores. Sajor, a devoted mother of three and Co-Chair of the WALK, has a deeply personal connection to the cause—her 8-year-old son was born with hydrocephalus and has bravely endured eight brain surgeries.

August 21, 2024

Metro Detroiters are coming together along with Children’s Hospital of Michigan for the annual Detroit WALK to End Hydrocephalus on Saturday in St. Clair Shores.

Doctors from across the country gathered at HA CONNECT to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could help them diagnose diseases, like hydrocephalus, faster.

August 19, 2024

Doctors from across the country gathered for a conference in downtown Tampa Friday to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could help them diagnose diseases, like hydrocephalus, faster.

Hydrocephalus can affect babies, the elderly, and everyone in between. According to the Hydrocephalus Association, there is no way to prevent it and the only known treatment requires brain surgery

August 19, 2024

Hydrocephalus is a disease that can affect babies, the elderly, and everyone in between. According to the Hydrocephalus Association, there is no way to prevent it and the only known treatment requires brain surgery

Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Johns Hopkins Fellow, Dr. Myron Rolle, spoke to hundreds of people at the Hydrocephalus Association’s National Conference on Hydrocephalus as a keynote speaker.

August 19, 2024

Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Johns Hopkins Fellow, Dr. Myron Rolle, spoke to hundreds of people at the Hydrocephalus Association’s National Conference on Hydrocephalus as a keynote speaker.

Hundreds of thousands of senior may be living with it, and not even know it, because the condition is often misdiagnosed.

August 19, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of senior may be living with it, and not even know it, because the condition is often misdiagnosed. A Bay Area doctor explained the warning signs of Hydrocephalus and the treatment option available.

Representative Ritchie Torres Joins Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus to Advocate for Affected Families in NY-15

January 8, 2024

Representative Torres will play an integral role in advocating for increased awareness, funding, and support for pediatric and adult hydrocephalus patients. His commitment further amplifies the voice of those impacted by this condition and allows him to support hydrocephalus research at Columbia University.

‘Impacts everyone differently’: Walk to End Hydrocephalus funds research, provides support to families

October 10, 2023

Hydrocephalus was highlighted with patients on two medical drama TV shows. The Good Doctor and The Resident.

Hydrocephalus Spotlight on Emergency NYC – Episode 5

April 6, 2023

Hydrocephalus was highlighted with patients on two medical drama TV shows. The Good Doctor and The Resident.

WashU Scientist Gets Grant to Further Research on Hydrocephalus

March 6, 2023

Two researchers at WashU received grants to help better understand hydrocephalus. Dr. Gabriel Haller is one of them and his research is focusing on finding out what leads to this build-up, largely in pre-mature babies.