Research UPDATE: Preventing Hydrocephalus in Premature Infants
In a study published in the journal Brain, researchers find that the infusion of a naturally occurring protein can prevent the development of hydrocephalus after an intraventricular hemorrhage. The results show great promise in the work to develop a preventive therapy for the development of hydrocephalus, particularly in one of our most fragile populations, premature infants.
Read More >Looking Back…Moving Forward: Advancing the Research Mission
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues it’s 30th anniversary commemoration, David Browdy, Board Member and Chair of the Research Committee, reminisces about the history of the association and shares a vision for the future.
Read More >Insight into the Hydrocephalic Brain Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging
The Hydrocephalus Association aims to help our community understand the latest findings coming out of the hydrocephalus research community. In this blog, we summarize a study about Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and pediatric hydrocephalus.
Read More >Research UPDATE: Exploring Alternative Treatments
In our third installment of the Mentored Young Investigator (MYI) blog series, we showcase 2009…
Read More >HCRN Update: Shunt Infection Risk and Treatment in Children
Dr. Tamara Simon discusses her work as the Principal Investigator for the shunt infection registry for the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network. Her study aims to understand the risk factors associated with shunt infection and how shunt infections are being treated.
Read More >Looking Back…Moving Forward: The Need to Value Shunt Management
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues our 30th anniversary interview series, Ann Marie Flannery, M.D., shares her thoughts on young adults transitioning to adult neurological care and issues a call to action for society to value the management of shunts and the individuals living with them.
Read More >HCRN Update: Biomarkers in Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
Dr. David Limbrick discusses his current research study which aims to develop a complementary tool to supplement the information from imaging in order to determine the best time to treat infants with post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus.
Read More >HA Established Investigator Publishes Research Findings on Congenital Hydrocephalus
James P. (Pat) McAllister, PhD, Director of Basic Hydrocephalus Research at the University of Utah and a Hydrocephalus Association Established Investigator grantee, has had his research findings related to congenital hydrocephalus published in the journal, Cell and Tissue Research.
Read More >HCRN Update: Shunt Outcomes in Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
In a new Research Department blog series, HCRN Update, Ashly Westrick interviews Dr. Jay Wellons, principal HCRN investigator for the Shunt Outcomes in Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus study.
Read More >President Announces Funding for BRAIN Initiative
President Obama announced that he is proposing $100 million in federal research dollars toward a brain mapping initiative that will ultimately open the door to better treatment options for many brain conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke.
Read More >Research UPDATE: Investigating Alternative Treatment Options for Hydrocephalus
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) Research Department update focuses on the research of Dr. Sonia Podvin who aims to develop safe, specific drugs to treat hydrocephalus. She is the recipient of a Mentored Young Investigator (MYI) award from HA.
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