Tag Archive for: brain shunt

Medtronic Addresses FDA Recall for Strata™ II/Strata™ NSC and StrataMR™ valves

Discussion on social media around the FDA notification regarding…

Update on Obamacare

Congressional leaders are moving to repeal Obamacare per the campaign promise of President-elect Donald Trump. Here is an update on moves to date.

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.

Finding that Perfect Fit

It was truly amazing to be surrounded by people who either have hydrocephalus themselves that know exactly what it’s like to live the way I live,

The Power of Sharing

I look forward to going back to the hydrocephalus conference to reconnect with old friends, meet new friends and learn the latest and greatest information...

Us In Hydrocephalus: A Young Woman Finds Community

Robin, living with hydrocephalus, reflects on the power of uniting with a community to learn from each other and empower one another.

The Difficulties of Diagnosing Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Approximately 10% of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia are living with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Why is it so often mis- or undiagnosed?

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.

Happening NOW! American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Washington DC

AHCRN Principal Investigators represent the patient voice at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Washington DC.

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.