Posts Tagged ‘Brain Injury’
Grey Matter Brain Damage
This blog explains the difference between white and grey matter injuries and their effects on the brain.
Read MoreWhy I WALK – For a Better Tomorrow
The WALK has become so important to me because I know how it feels to be alone and confused after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
Read MoreFIGHTER! Hydrocephalus and CP Don’t Stop THIS Guy!
Today is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day, part of CP Awareness Month! Meet William, living with both hydrocephalus and CP.
Read MoreResearch 101: Levels of Evidence in Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Studies
Clinical studies are often reported in the news, but how do you know if the study is strong? Dr. Koschnitzky describes how to interpret the results of a study.
Read MoreEndoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) in Children: Prospective, Multicenter Results from the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN)
What determines the success of an ETV for treating hydrocephalus? Dr. Kulkarni shares their initial findings gathered from across HCRN centers.
Read MoreResearch UPDATE: Using the Newest Technology to Understand Hydrocephalus
How do the cells of an infant’s developing brain react to the pressures of hydrocephalus? Our former MYI recipient, Dr. Eskandari’s, goal is to find out.
Read MoreAARP Bulletin Features Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
The April 2014 issue of the AARP Bulletin featured an article that highlights normal pressure hydrocephalus as a condition that mimics dementia, helping raise awareness about an often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed treatable neurological condition that affects up to 700,000 persons in the United States alone.
Read MoreWhat is SPML Anyway (and try saying it 3X quickly)?
Lori Poliski shares her family’s experience with SPML, a surgical treatment for children and adults primarily with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy (SDCP).
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