HA Updates
Annual Membership Campaign
Roadmap to a Cure is our commitment to invest $20 million by 2020 to accelerate hydrocephalus research, expand patient support services and raise public awareness about hydrocephalus.
Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (AHCRN) Update
Last week the Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (AHCRN) met in Salt Lake City, Utah to discuss the progress and next steps for the network.
A Fundraising Story
It is interesting to see how many families truly are affected by hydrocephalus. It’s something a lot of people have never heard of… yet through social media, we connected with 4 different families all dealing with the same thing.
2017 Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday your gift will be matched—dollar-for-dollar— up to $90,000 to support research to improve the treatment of hydrocephalus in children and adults, and to prevent and cure hydrocephalus!
TAKE ACTION! Help Veterans Receive Telehealth Benefits
Take action today to support moves in the Senate and the House to support telehealth medicine for our veterans.
Tax Overhaul may Affect Charitable Giving and Non-Profits
Congressional efforts to overhaul the tax code could have major implications for charitable giving and non-profit budgets and could lead to reductions in research, advocacy, outreach, and other services.
Interview with Olivia Bell, Cognitive Therapist – Part 2
This part of the interview touches on neuropsychology, debunking some misunderstandings about cognitive therapy (CT), some advice Olivia had for NPH patients and spreading the word about CT.
A Possible Cut in Hydrocephalus Research Funding from Capitol Hill
Congress is currently debating a bill that could have major implications for hydrocephalus research through the Department of Defense CDMRP program.
Preliminary results from the International Infant Hydrocephalus Study
There are two common treatment options available for infants that suffer from Aqueductal stenosis: implantation of a shunt or an endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Reflections From “Boozle Bear Sew-a-Thon” Event Participant
The Boozle Bears were fun to help make, and I hope they help children understand their condition, as well as raise money for the research I will one day be conducting!
Get to Know Our Conference Host City
For those that are traveling we hope you will take a couple days to explore this wonderful host city for our conference and enjoy the world-famous theme parks and, stunning beaches, designer shopping, delightful fairs and so much more.
Boozle Bear Sew-a-Thon
Boozle Bears are used by doctors, nurses and parents to teach patients, old and young, about hydrocephalus and how shunting works.
The Vision to End Hydrocephalus after a Brain Bleed
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.
From Patient to Progress: New insights into preventing shunt blockages
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
Save the Date for Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill: February 25 – March 1, 2018
There is much work to do to educate members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on the impact of rare disease on patients and families in their districts.
Meet our Conference Team!
HA is pleased to announce some of the brightest minds in the field who are generously offering their time, expertise and talent in planning the 15th National Conference on Hydrocephalus
Book Your Hotel for Conference!
Housing is open for the National Conference on Hydrocephalus which will take place on June 28-30, 2018 at the Renaissance Newport Beach in Orange County, California. Book your hotel!
New Theories in Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
A recent study expands these results to posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in premature infants. Please take a moment to read more about this important research.
Interview with Olivia Bell, Cognitive Therapist – Part 1
This is the first part of Trish’s interview with cognitive therapist Olivia Bell. It covers who benefits from CT, how to find a therapist, and how to get the most out of the therapy appointments.
New Theories in Fetal-Onset Hydrocephalus
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.
Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
Time to take action! Information on how the Graham-Cassidy bill will impact health services in your state and individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Department of Education Considers Modifications to Special Education
Submit your comments detailing why the Department of Education should preserve regulations supporting Special Education.
Mary Decker Mentorship Award: Call for Nominations
Nominate a dedicated Neuroscience Nurse with demonstrated excellence in neurosurgery, specifically with hydrocephalus, for the Mary Decker Mentorship Award!
The Power of Storytelling
Storytelling can be a powerful and influential advocacy tool in getting people to understand the breadth and depth of impact hydrocephalus has on individuals and families.Every person afflicted with Hydrocephalus has a story to tell.
Research 101: Brain Development
We are continuing our series on the role of cell junctions and the ventricular zone in the development of hydrocephalus.
Meet the HCRN Clinical Research Coordinators
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.
How I decided to have shunt surgery
Trish was diagnosed with NPH in 2015 and had shunt surgery then. Thanks to the surgery and several kinds of therapy, Trish is now back to doing what she loves, including a killer step aerobics class at her gym and singing with her husband in a community chorus
2017 Adult Hydrocephalus Research Challenge!
Double Your Impact for Adult Hydrocephalus Research, Thanks to the James Forrest Vedder, PhD Adult Hydrocephalus Research Challenge!
How Tai Chi Helped Get Me Nearly Back to Normal
When it comes to treating balance issues that attend Parkinson’s and other brain and balance disorders such as hydrocephalus and aging, there’s only so much medication can do.
Middle School Science Fair Features Hydrocephalus Booth
Raising awareness about the issue is the first step in finding treatment and prevention of hydrocephalus.
The Challenge of Diagnosing Shunt Dysfunction
Researchers aim to improve the way that physicians identify problems with a shunt implant
Meet the Team Supporting our Incredible WALK Volunteers Across the Country
Meet the team of dedicated staff at the Hydrocephalus Association that support the work of the WALK Chair volunteers.
Announcing Our 2017 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!
HA funds a record number of 31 Scholarships thanks to the Abbene Family!
First Year of College – CHECK! (Blog Series)
Fiona’s first year of College was a success! Are you entering college next year? Join the blog series and be a part of the conversation!
A Look at New Shunt Technology
Biomedical engineers test a sensor that could help predict when a shunt revision is needed.
2017 Rally For Medical Research
We are excited to invite YOU to join the HA staff to represent the hydrocephalus community at the 2017 Rally For Medical Research.
New Tool Detects Pressure Non-invasively
Non-invasive tool may be instrumental in evaluating elevated ICP – a symptom of hydrocephalus and shunt malfunction.
Siblings Fundraise to Support Little Sister
“My goal is for Adora to be successful and get every opportunity that we do. Because there is no cure, I will work until one is found. I want to be as involved as I can be.”
Hydrocephalus and Sleep
Sarah has a passion for improving her and other’s sleep quality. Having suffered from sleep deprivation and feeling the effects across her entire life, she realized the importance of optimizing her sleep.
New Insights into Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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.