Posts Tagged ‘brain shunt’
Mixed Emotions: Nerves
Jamie Wright, Houston Community Network leader, went to Haiti with a pediatric neurosurgery team from Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. This is her experience.
Read MoreMoms on a Mission: The Trailblazers
It is only fitting that we close out our Mother’s Day celebration with the mothers that started it all. Our Trailblazers – Emily Fudge, Cynthia Solomon, Pip Marks.
Read MoreMoms on a Mission: April Christian, Champion
Our mom and (S)HEro #6 April Christian continues our Mother’s Day profiles of 7 moms on a mission within our #hydrocephalus community.
Read MoreMoms on a Mission: Jennifer Pope, Power Forward
Our mom and (S)HEro #5 Jennifer Pope continues our Mother’s Day profiles of 7 moms on a mission within our #hydrocephalus community.
Read MoreMoms on a MISSION: Chara McLaughen, Promoter
Tireless organizer and promoter describe Mom #4 – Chara McLaughen. Our Mother’s Day profiles of 7 (S)HEroes of our #hydrocephalus community continues.
Read MoreMoms on a MISSION: Jan Kell, Connector
Bringing people together. That’s Mom #3 – Jan Kell, The Connector. Our profiles of 7 (S)HEroes of our #hydrocephalus community continues. Happy Mother’s Day!
Read MoreMoms on a MISSION: Susan Fiorella, Advocate
Mom #2 – Susan Fiorella, The Advocate. Join us as we profile 7 (S)HEroes of our #hydrocephalus community – MOMS ON A MISSION! Happy Mother’s Day!
Read MoreMoms on a MISSION: Vicki Brown, Visionary
One week of celebrating our MOMS ON A MISSION! Mom #1 – Vicki Brown, The Visionary. Happy Mother’s Day!
Read MoreTelling My Story
Meet Dan, a new guest blogger lending his voice to our adult hydrocephalus community. We are excited for Dan to share different aspects of his journey each month.
Read MoreGrey’s Anatomy Highlights Misdiagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
On Thursday, March 19, 2015, Grey’s Anatomy aired an episode which highlighted Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and raised awareness of a “treatable dementia.”
Read MoreMy 4-H Speech about Hydrocephalus
India is a 5th grade school “buddy” to a Kindergartner who has hydrocephalus. India used her 4-H competition to educate the public and share her friendship.
Read MoreMaking the Hydrocephalus Association a Part of My Legacy
At the age of 25, Haylea is thinking about how she will make a lasting impact in the hydrocephalus community through her volunteerism and estate planning.
Read MorePredicting the Need for a Shunt after a Brain Bleed
Diagnosing the need for a shunt early after someone has had a brain bleed could prevent additional neurological deterioration, study finds.
Read MoreThe ABLE Act Offers Tax Benefits for Hydrocephalus Families
The ABLE Act allows families with children with disabilities to save for college and other expenses in tax-deferred accounts. A must read with tax season upon us!
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 MoreOne Big Family
Life at 14 can be tough, but Jillian’s determined to live FULLY and overcome any challenge presented to her by hydrocephalus or just being a teen.
Read MoreDr. Marion “Jack” Walker Honored for his Contributions to Pediatric Neurosurgery
The AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery awards Dr. Marion L. Walker the 2014 Franc D. Ingraham Award for Distinguished Service and Achievement.
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Guidelines on Treatment and Management
Guidelines on the treatment and management of pediatric hydrocephalus have been published, with input from HA and members of our Medical Advisory Board.
Read MoreHCRN-HA Partnership Results in $1.8 Million Hydrocephalus Research Grant
PCORI is awarding a $1.8 million grant in support of a HCRN-proposed randomized control trial to determine the most effective entry site for placing a shunt.
Read MoreA Sad Farewell to a Rock Legend and HA Advocate: Dick Wagner
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Dick Wagner from respiratory failure following a cardiac procedure two weeks earlier. He was a rock legend, a gentleman living with NPH and advocating for awareness, and a friend of HA.
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