Research

Choice of Treatment could Alter Risk of Hydrocephalus After a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

April 5, 2018

Hydrocephalus research is conducted all over the world. A recent study sheds light on the risk of developing shunted hydrocephalus after a specific type of brain bleed.

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ETV-CPC

ETV-CPC for the treatment of infants with hydrocephalus

January 31, 2018

To determine if ETV-CPC provided a benefit compared to ETV alone or placement of a shunt, the HCRN decided to conduct a study which was recently published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.

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CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial

January 17, 2018

The CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial has reached the 75% mark in patient enrollment, that is 385 patients enrolled!

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tools for Patient

Tools To Help Patients With Hydrocephalus Make Informed Decisions About Their Health Care.

January 10, 2018

Most people with hydrocephalus have to live with the condition for their whole lives. Shunt surgery is just a method of treatment for hydrocephalus, but it is not a cure.

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Department of Defense Funds Two Research Studies on Hydrocephalus

December 28, 2017

Department of Defense funding of two hydrocephalus researchers reflects the success of the Hydrocephalus Association’s Research and Advocacy Initiatives.

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Preliminary results from the International Infant Hydrocephalus Study

October 24, 2017

There are two common treatment options available for infants that suffer from Aqueductal stenosis: implantation of a shunt or an endoscopic third ventriculostomy

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From Patient to Progress: New insights into preventing shunt blockages

October 17, 2017

While shunt implantation is a typical treatment option for people with hydrocephalus, there have been surprisingly few advances to decrease shunt failure rates since the 1950s

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The Vision to End Hydrocephalus after a Brain Bleed

October 17, 2017

The Hydrocephalus Association’s annual Vision Dinner highlights the advances in research that aims to prevent or minimize the development of hydrocephalus after a brain bleed.

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New Theories in Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus

October 5, 2017

A recent study expands these results to posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in premature infants. Please take a moment to read more about this important research.

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New Theories in Fetal-Onset Hydrocephalus

September 26, 2017

Current research suggests that a cascade of events involving cell junctions, the VZ, and the SVZ may be the cause of fetal-onset hydrocephalus and its accompanying neurological disorders.

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Meet the HCRN Clinical Research Coordinators

September 6, 2017

The HCRN is fortunate to have a team of hard working, experienced coordinators who are responsible for study start up, running the study, and wrapping things up once a study ends.

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The Challenge of Diagnosing Shunt Dysfunction

August 16, 2017

Researchers aim to improve the way that physicians identify problems with a shunt implant.

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A Look at New Shunt Technology

July 19, 2017

Biomedical engineers test a sensor that could help predict when a shunt revision is needed.

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New Tool Detects Pressure Non-invasively

July 12, 2017

Non-invasive tool may be instrumental in evaluating elevated ICP – a symptom of hydrocephalus and shunt malfunction.

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New Insights into Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

July 6, 2017

A recently published study attempts to shed light on the long term outcomes of untreated iNPH by examining mortality rates, risk of dementia, and symptom progression in individuals with ventricular enlargement.

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New Study Seeks to Improve Outcomes After a Brain Bleed

June 21, 2017

Germinal matrix hemorrhage (GMH) is a brain bleed that occurs in approximately 3.5 per 1000 live births and remains a leading cause of mortality and lifelong morbidity in premature infants.

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The Importance of Environmental Enrichment

June 8, 2017

Learn more about a recent study that suggests stimulating environments can improve cognitive outcomes for children living with hydrocephalus.

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Cognitive Therapy for NPH Patients

May 18, 2017

If you have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) you might find Cognitive Therapy useful. Trish Bogucki explains what it consists of and shares some tips for others who might be in the same boat she was in.

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Over 500 Adult Hydrocephalus Patients Enrolled in Registry

April 6, 2017

HA is proud to fund the AHCRN as they move research from bench to bedside to find new treatments, preventions and cures for adults living with hydrocephalus and NPH.

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CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial

March 29, 2017

The CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial has reached the halfway mark in patient enrollment – that is 224 patients enrolled!

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