Press Releases

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is excited to announce the publication of our Research Priorities in Neuropsychology and Cognition in the Journal of Fluids and Barriers of the CNS.

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is proud to announce that Jennifer Kong, PhD, an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington, has been named a recipient of the esteemed 2024 Hydrocephalus Association Innovator Award.

Bethesda, MD – The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) proudly announces that Mohammed Alshareef, BSE, MD, an…

We are excited to announce the upcoming Research Workshop on idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), hosted by the Hydrocephalus Association and the Rudi Schulte Research Institute on October 15-16. iNPH, often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, affects an estimated 800,000 U.S. seniors. Experts will present cutting-edge advancements in diagnosis, including how AI and machine learning could improve early detection and treatment tracking.

Today is World Hydrocephalus Day and we’re joining forces globally to highlight the urgent need for greater awareness, research, and support for those living with this complex condition.

We are excited to present an exclusive interview with actor and TV/radio personality Danny Bonaduce, who was recently diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a type of hydrocephalus impacting around 800,000 older Americans.

September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, highlighting the challenges faced by over 1 million Americans living with hydrocephalus. This chronic neurological condition, caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, has no cure and is managed only through brain surgery.

Hydrocephalus Association-funded researchers, Dr. Shenandoah Robinson and Dr. Lauren Jantzie of Johns Hopkins, have spent over a decade collaborating to uncover the disease processes leading to brain damage in infants.

The Hydrocephalus Association is excited to announce an upcoming session on the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing hydrocephalus. This event is part of the HA CONNECT National Conference on Hydrocephalus.

On Independence Day weekend, Cassidy Territo, a delegate for Miss New York 2024, participated in the Miss New York pageant and her impact extended far beyond the competition stage.

The Hydrocephalus Association is thrilled to announce that Dr. Myron Rolle, a former Florida State University Football standout and NFL player turned neurosurgeon, will be the keynote speaker on Saturday, July 27, at the upcoming HA CONNECT National Conference on Hydrocephalus.

The Hydrocephalus Association proudly announces that Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has joined the Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus.

Dr. Young-Kwon Hong, Chief of Basic Science Research for the Department of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has unveiled a potential treatment for hydrocephalus that may also delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) often exhibit a triad of symptoms: gait disorder, urinary incontinence, and dementia. Despite affecting an estimated 800,000 seniors in the U.S., NPH is frequently under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, or normal aging.

The Hydrocephalus Association is proud to announce that Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) has joined the Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus.

In late April, Cincinnati played host to a groundbreaking research workshop aimed at advancing non-invasive hydrocephalus treatments, continuing the momentum from the successful 2023 Research Workshop in Dallas, TX.

The Hydrocephalus Association proudly announces that Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08) has joined the Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus.

Washington, D.C., April 10, 2024 – The Hydrocephalus Association proudly announces that Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Congressman…