Danny Bonaduce Joins the Fight to Raise Global Awareness for Hydrocephalus
Bethesda, MD (Sept. 16, 2024) — World Hydrocephalus Day is this Friday, September 20th, and we’re joining forces globally to highlight the urgent need for greater awareness, research, and support for those living with this complex condition. Countries across the world are participating, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, Israel, Australia, Ukraine, Belgium, Scotland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
A Call for Awareness from Danny Bonaduce
We are honored to share an exclusive interview with actor and TV/radio personality Danny Bonaduce, who was recently diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a form of hydrocephalus affecting an estimated 800,000 older Americans. Often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, NPH can be successfully managed with proper diagnosis, helping patients regain a higher quality of life. Danny’s story brings a much-needed personal and public face to this underrecognized condition, with a message that calls for greater awareness, research, and better treatment options.
Hydrocephalus is currently incurable, and the standard treatment – a surgically implanted shunt – has one of the highest failure rates of any medical device, often requiring multiple brain surgeries throughout a patient’s life. Many hydrocephalus patients undergo dozens, or even more than 100 surgeries in their lifetime, underscoring the urgent need for better treatment options.
As we approach World Hydrocephalus Day, we urge everyone to help spread awareness, support critical research efforts, and advocate for improved treatments. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by hydrocephalus.
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About the Hydrocephalus Association
Founded in 1983 by the parents of children with hydrocephalus, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is the nation’s largest and most widely respected organization dedicated to hydrocephalus. Since 2009, HA has invested over $15.5 million in research, making it the largest non-profit and non-governmental funder of hydrocephalus research in the United States. The Hydrocephalus Association’s mission is to find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition.