A French man experienced mild leg weakness, leading doctors to discover a rare case of chronic hydrocephalus. Despite extreme ...

A ventriculoatrial shunt is a surgical device that treats hydrocephalus - a condition where there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain - by diverting excess fluid to the heart.

Hydrocephalus can be congenital ... It’s a big problem, especially if a child has a shunt — or plastic tube — implanted to help drain the excess fluid. “What happens if the shunt fails?” ...

This Research Topic is the second volume of the Research Topic "Hydrocephalus". Please see the first volume hereHydrocephalus is a severe threat to human ...

VCU Health is one of a dozen hospitals nationwide at the forefront of a pivotal clinical trial that could revolutionize treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain condition frequently ...

A Mason City man is sharing the importance of trusting your gut when it comes to your body’s health.At two days old, Jesse ...

Children suffering from hydrocephalus, the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, should be careful when using Apple’s popular tablet, the iPad 2: if held within 2 inches of ...

A brave five-year-old girl from Bromley is raising money for charity after overcoming numerous life-threatening medical challenges.

Standard treatment for hydrocephalus is surgical insertion of a shunt, which drains excess fluid from the ventricles in the brain to other parts of the body where it is absorbed. This treatment ...

All any of us ask for is a chance – and people with hydrocephalus are no different. A chance at friendship, a chance to be part of a community ...

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition marked by ... Currently, the primary treatment for NPH is shunt surgery, which carries inherent surgical risks and potential complications.