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What is Hydrocephalus
About Hydrocephalus
What is Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Hydrocephalus in Pregnancy
Hydrocephalus in Infants and Children
Hydrocephalus in Adults
Entendiendo La Hidrocefalia
Types and Causes
Types and Causes
Acquired Hydrocephalus
Congenital Hydrocephalus
Communicating and Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Newly Diagnosed - What's Next?
Next Steps
Helpline
Get Support
Treatments
TREATMENTS
Shunt Systems
ETV and ETV with CPC
Emerging Treatments
Preparing for Surgery
What to Expect with Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery
What to Expect With ETV Surgery
Treatment Complications
Complications of Shunt Systems
ETV Complications
Research
About Our Research
About Our Research
Research Overview
Community Research Priorities
Our Research Impact
Research Milestones
Sponsored Research Events
Get Involved In Research
Get Involved in Research
Join the Hydrocephalus Patient Registry
Join a Clinical Trial
Interested in Brain Donation?
Research We Fund
Research We Fund
The Clinical Networks
Leveraging Your Research Dollars
For Researchers
For Researchers
For Undergraduates
Funding Opportunities
Daily Life
Caring for Your Child
Caring for Your Child
As Your Child Grows
Navigating Your Care
Related Health Conditions
School
HA Stories from Parents
For Teens to Young Adults
For Teens to Young Adults
Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care
High School
College
Transitioning to Independence
Hydrocephalus Stories
For Adults
For Adults
Healthy Living
Managing Day-to-Day Challenges
Navigating Your Care
Related Health Conditions
Hydrocephalus Stories
Living with NPH
Life with NPH
Navigating Your Care
Related Health Conditions
NPH and Rehabilitation Services
Healthy Living: NPH
Ask the Expert: NPH Video Series
NPH Stories
Help & Support
Resources
Resources
Find a Doctor
Mobile App: HydroAssist®
About HydroAssist® Mobile Application
HydroAssist® Development Team
HydroAssist® Technical Support
HydroAssist® Privacy Policy
HydroAssist® Terms of Use
Video Series: Ask the Expert
Get Support
Get Support
Helpline
Peer Support: HydrocephalusCONNECT
Support Group
Pen Pal Program: Ages 7-12
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National Conference: HA CONNECT
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2018 Young Investigator Travel Award
Impact of blood on the connections between the cells that line the ventricles
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