NPH
Dorothy Sorlie: A Teacher’s Unbreakable Spirit
Dorothy Sorlie spent months suffering with debilitating symptoms until finally being diagnosed with NPH. Now she educates others about this little-known condition.
Individuals Diagnosed with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Show Improved Quality of Life after Shunting
A new study found that shunting improved quality of life for people living with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH).
Get to Know Dr. Joel Geerling: HA 2019 Innovator Award Grantee
In the 3rd installment of our Meet the Innovator Awardees Blog Series, we interviewed Dr. Joel Geerling, one of four scientists who received our 2019 Innovator Award, and Maggie Tish, who works in Dr. Geerling’s lab. They delve deeper into their fascinating research on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
Medical Experts and Patients Educate New Jersey Families About Brain Disorder That Affects Over 1 Million Americans
Dementia, gait disturbance, and incontinence. Typically, when older adults have these symptoms, they’re told they have diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or a host of other illnesses, when in many cases they are suffering from a treatable condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). Join the Hydrocephalus Association at its first Hydrocephalus Education Day in Neptune, NJ on Nov. 9th, where medical experts and patients will discuss NPH symptoms, and share information about other forms of hydrocephalus.
HA Volunteer Educates Senior Citizens About NPH
NPH continues to be relatively unknown among the general public and even in the medical community. In April, Trish Bogucki, a longtime HA volunteer, led a presentation on NPH and cognitive therapy for senior citizens in Midland Park, NJ.
New Clinical Trial Aims to Determine Effectiveness of Shunting for iNPH Patients
Patients diagnosed with idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) are typically treated by having a shunt placed surgically. A new clinical trial will determine whether or not shunts are an effective form of treatment for iNPH patients.
Eau Claire Woman Shares Story In Hopes of Educating Others
After struggling with a declining interest in activities that she loved, decreasing mobility, and urinary incontinence, Dorothy Sorlie was finally diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). A recent article in the Leader-Telegram detailed her journey.
The Subjective Experience of Patients Undergoing Shunt Surgery for Idiopathic NPH
A study from Yale School of Medicine looked at the personal experiences of people diagnosed with idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH).
Top Ten Takeaways from the 2018 HA Conference
I attended HACONNECT and hoped it would be an educational experience and it was, but it was also much more. Here are my top ten takeaways.
Balance Therapy Tips for NPH Patients
A few months ago, I noticed that my balance was deteriorating so I mentioned it to my GP at my annual physical. He immediately ordered a CT scan and more Physical Therapy.
Stanley White: From Aerospace Engineer to NPH Advocate
87-year-old retiree dedicates much of his time to raising awareness about NPH, particularly among medical providers.
Tools To Help Patients With Hydrocephalus Make Informed Decisions About Their Health Care.
Dr. Thomas Beez and Dr. Hans-Jakob Steiger from the Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf, Germany have developed a new health care quality metric for shunt surgeries.
Exercise Tips for NPH patients
I recommend finding an activity to help you challenge both your mind and body, and have fun while doing it!
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Meet our Conference Team!
HA is pleased to announce some of the brightest minds in the field who are generously offering their time, expertise and talent in planning the 15th National Conference on Hydrocephalus
How I decided to have shunt surgery
Trish was diagnosed with NPH in 2015 and had shunt surgery then. Thanks to the surgery and several kinds of therapy, Trish is now back to doing what she loves, including a killer step aerobics class at her gym and singing with her husband in a community chorus
A Look at New Shunt Technology
Biomedical engineers test a sensor that could help predict when a shunt revision is needed.
2017 Rally For Medical Research
We are excited to invite YOU to join the HA staff to represent the hydrocephalus community at the 2017 Rally For Medical Research.
New Insights into Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
A recently published study attempts to shed light on the long term outcomes of untreated iNPH by examining mortality rates, risk of dementia, and symptom progression in individuals with ventricular enlargement.
PT Tips for NPH Patients
By the time Trish was diagnosed with NPH and had shunt surgery, she had lost her ability to walk unaided, so her neurosurgeon gave her a prescription for physical therapy.
Cognitive Therapy for NPH Patients
If you have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) you might find Cognitive Therapy useful. Trish Bogucki explains what it consists of and shares some tips for others who might be in the same boat she was in.
Over 500 Adult Hydrocephalus Patients Enrolled in Registry
HA is proud to fund the AHCRN as they move research from bench to bedside to find new treatments, preventions and cures for adults living with hydrocephalus and NPH.
Neural Tube Defects (NTD)
Learn about the genetics of neural tube defects, which can lead to hydrocephalus.
Like Father, Like Son: An NPH Journey
One man watched his father decline into a state of confusion until diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Then he found himself traveling the same road.
Chicago Neurosurgeon Announced as Medical Honoree of the Chicago Hydrocephalus Association WALK
Arthur DiPatri, MD, announced as the Medical Honoree of the Chicago Hydrocephalus Association WALK on Saturday, September 27, at the Lincoln Park South Rowing Lagoon.
Health System Takes Steps to Educate Medical Professionals on Often Misdiagnosed Brain Condition
The Greenville Health System (GHS) Neurological Institute will host a symposium on normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), taking bold steps forward to raise awareness and knowledge about NPH to the medical professionals serving as the first line of defense for early and proper diagnosis.
Next Steps for the Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network
The Core Data Project of the Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (AHCRN) has enrolled nearly 200 patients since in late 2014.
Best-selling Columbia Author Chairs Event for Incurable Brain Condition
Award-winning author Chuck Walsh will serve as the Honorary Chair of the 3rd Annual Columbia Hydrocephalus Association WALK.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Proclaims September 9 Hydrocephalus Awareness Day
In honor of National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaims September 9, Hydrocephalus Awareness Day in Chicago.
Scientific Networks are Changing the Research Landscape
Together the HA-funded HCRN, AHCRN and HANDS are changing how hydrocephalus research is conducted and accelerating research progress.
From the CEO: Planning with the End Result in Mind
Hydrocephalus Association CEO Dawn Mancuso shares the aggressive strategic plan adopted by the Board of Directors that will guide the work of HA over the next 5 years – our Roadmap to a Cure.
U.S. News & World Report Features Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Is it dementia or Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. U.S. News & World Report reports on the importance of proper diagnosis of this treatable dementia.
Physician Directory
Our Physician Directory is an online tool that allows you to search for a neurologist, neurosurgeon, or neuropsychologist by location, specialty, and/or age served.
2014 Conference Update – NPH Track Highlights
By Jennifer Bechard Johnson, Education Manager There is something for everyone at our 13th National Conference on Hydrocephalus. We are happy to announce that this year’s conference will have a special track of programming dedicated to meeting the needs of the normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) population. Here is a preview of what our conference has to […]
Voices from Our Community: Dr. Harold Conn’s Decade of NPH Misdiagnosis
The Hydrocephalus Association is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the recognition of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) as a distinct medical syndrome through the journeys of members of our hydrocephalus community on the road to proper diagnosis and treatment of this life-altering condition.
2014 Conference Update – Preliminary Schedule Now Available!
The Hydrocephalus Association staff is happy to announce the release of our preliminary schedule for our upcoming 13th National Conference on Hydrocephalus, Community. Clarity. Cure., July 9-11, 2014, in Portland, OR.
Bringing Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Out of Obscurity
In the 1960s, a treatable form of dementia was a controversial claim. One man questioned things that others were simply content to accept, and to bring it into the real world as a clinically diagnosable and, more importantly a treatable syndrome known as Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Who was Dr. Salomon Hakim?
50th Anniversary of the Recognition of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
March 10, 2014, marks the 50th anniversary of the recognition of NPH as a distinct medical condition, allowing countless people access to the treatment needed to return to active lifestyles after possibly years of living with misdiagnosed dementia. Join the Hydrocephalus Association as we commemorate this year.
Practice Random Acts of Kindness
The Hydrocephalus Association challenges you to practice random acts of kindness leading up to Valentine’s Day! Let’s have some fun!
What if it isn’t Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Understanding Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
The Hydrocephalus Association’s first webinar on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is now available online! “What if it isn’t Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s?” held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, with Dr. Michael A Williams, Medical Director, Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute, LifeBridge Health at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, discussed how the diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus can be missed and how it can be made.