Posts Tagged ‘shunt surgery’
Looking Back…Moving Forward: There Has to be a Better Way
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues its history series commemorating our 30th anniversary, Barrett O’Connor, chair of the HA board of directors, shares a personal message to the hydrocephalus community.
Read MoreMedical Device Development and Evolution: A Comparative Study
In this educational blog, Marvin Sussman, PhD, compares the evolution of the cardiac pacemaker and radiation oncology with that of the shunt to treat hydrocephalus over a 60 year period.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Rising to the Challenge
As we continue our interview series commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Hydrocephalus Association, we sit down with former Board of Directors member and lifelong hydrocephalus advocate Mark Geiger.
Read MoreRaising Awareness about Hydrocephalus, One Stroke at a Time
Thomas, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus as an infant, has become a successful competitive swimmer, finding balance and freedom in the pool.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: With A Little Help From My Friends
In commemoration of the Hydrocephalus Association 30th anniversary, David Walters, Teens Take Charge member, shares his thoughts on the importance of our biannual conference and the impact of the Hydrocephalus Association (HA).
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: Creating a Sense of Community
The Hydrocephalus Association continues our 30th anniversary interview series with Summer Minchew, our Charlotte, NC Support Group leader. She reflects on her role as a support group leader and moving the vision beyond the traditional support group framework aand into creating a hydrocephalus community.
Read MoreLooking Back…Moving Forward: A Mom with a Mission
As the Hydrocephalus Association continues its interview series in commemoration of their 30th anniversary, Amanda Garzon, HA’s Communications and Marketing Manager, opens up about mothering a child with hydrocephalus and shares her personal reflections on the association.
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