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Announcing the 2023 Hydrocephalus Association Innovator Award Recipients
In medical research, innovation is the catalyst for change, the driving force behind medical breakthroughs…
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for September 2023
Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it’s a thing with the political world. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening on hydrocephalus issues.
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The Hydrocephalus Association Earns a Prestigious Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
[Bethesda, MD, September 29, 2023] – The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce that our…
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The Hydrocephalus Association Earns Coveted Four-Star Charity Rating
The Hydrocephalus Association has achieved the pinnacle of recognition by being named a Four-Star charity…
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capital Hill for August 2023
Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it’s a thing with the political world. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening on hydrocephalus issues.
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HA’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Join us as we celebrate 40 years of impact, dedication, and support for our community.
In honor of the Hydrocephalus Association’s 40th Anniversary, we had the privilege of interviewing with Emily and Russell Fudge, the visionary leaders that were the driving force behind the establishment of HA.
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A Conversation with Emily and Russell Fudge – Pioneering Leaders of the Hydrocephalus Association
In honor of the Hydrocephalus Association’s 40th Anniversary, we had the privilege of interviewing with Emily and Russell Fudge, the visionary leaders that were the driving force behind the establishment of HA.
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The Remarkable Journey of One of America’s Earliest Shunt Surgeries
In 1957, Julia entered the world as a healthy infant. However, just 19 days old, Julia had one of the first successful shunt surgeries in the United States.
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Anuncia Medical, Inc., Announces Published Data with Clinical Outcomes Using the ReFlow™ Ventricular System In-Line with Hydrocephalus Shunts
Anuncia Medical, Inc., a company advancing innovations for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management systems and neurocritical care haspublished an article in the journal Pediatric Neurosurgery reporting the use of the ReFlow™ Ventricular System with Hydrocephalus shunts in patients suffering from chronic shunt occlusions.
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Study Finds ShuntCheck is an Effective Aid for Emergency Room Doctors
Study Finds ShuntCheck is an effective aid for emergency room doctors in determining the need…
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Coast to Coast for Hydrocephalus
Meet the Touchberry family, Todd and his wife, Jennifer, his daughter Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s Mom,…
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Danny Bonaduce’s “Mystery Illness” Explained
(June 6, 2023) – Danny Bonaduce’s recent battle with a “mystery illness” and lack of…
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Medicaid Unwinding: What Medicaid Recipients Need to Know
Starting April 1, 2023, your state Medicaid office began the process of redetermining your eligibility for health coverage under Medicaid.
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The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capital Hill for May 2023
Right now, Congress has two important tasks as it works to increase the country’s debt limit and also come to agreement on how much money will be spent in next year’s federal budget. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening on hydrocephalus issues.
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Living With NPH Part 2: Tips for Living With NPH
Frank Salamone shares tips for living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
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Living With NPH Part 1: Trying to Make Peace With a “New Normal”
Frank Salamone, L.C.S.W. is living with NPH and shares his story.
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The Evolving Landscape of Market Research and Decision-Making
Recently, there has been an increase in the solicitation of individuals to participate in projects as key opinion leaders (KOLs) for a specific cause or area of involvement.
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Dr. Stanley White, Living with NPH, Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Stanley White will receive the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award on April 28 at the Providence Mission Hospital Annual Awards Luncheon. Stanley has had NPH since 1986 and received a ventriculoarterial shunt at UCLA in 2007. Congratulations to Stan and thank you for your lifelong commitment to serving others.
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Hydrocephalus Spotlight on Emergency NYC – Episode 5
Hydrocephalus was highlighted with patients on two medical drama TV shows. The Good Doctor and The Resident.
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WashU Scientist Gets Grant to Further Research on Hydrocephalus
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.
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