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Brain & Spine Institute hosts International Hydrocephalus Conference by Elizabeth Leis Patient Expert

Posted Mon 10 Aug 2009 3:32pm will start the process of developing standards for neuropsychologic testing for clinical care and research in hydrocephalus for children and adults. Co-chairs are Cynthia Smith, PhD.... This event is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the Hydrocephalus Association, and STARS-kids. To learn more or to register Read on »

Causes of Hydrocephalus by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Mon 23 Nov 2009 10:03pm My Hydrocephalus was caused by not getting the medicine to keep the swelling down after brain surgery to have a tumor removed. Mine is considered acquired hydrocephalus. 1 out of every 500 children born are born with hydrocephalus and /or a birth defect relating to hydrocephalus. It interests me the different causes of hydrocephalus. I'm wanting Read on »

Detroit Hydrocephalus Support Group by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Wed 21 Oct 2009 10:08pm Imagine living in constant fear of your child’s life. Picture the terror you would feel hearing the term hydrocephalus and not knowing who to turn to for support or where... hydrocephalus brings to our lives. Children and adults will be gathering to share their stories, parents will be giving advice to one another, and speakers will be coming in to educate Read on »

Hydrocephalus Signs and Symptoms by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Fri 18 Feb 2011 7:26pm . Hydrocephalus Symptoms in Older Children and Adults Older children and adults may experience different symptoms of hydrocephalus because their skulls cannot expand to deal... An Overview of Hydrocephalus Signs and Symptoms Hydrocephalus symptoms vary with age, disease progression, and a person's tolerance to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF Read on »

Hydrocephalus is a condition in ... by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Thu 03 Dec 2009 4:48am Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excessive amounts of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulate in the brain. This can cause pressure that injures the brain tissues. Hydrocephalus is believed to affect one in 500 children, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Adults over age 60 also are especially vulnerable to this condition Read on »

September is National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month! by Ali Patient Expert

Posted Tue 07 Sep 2010 10:57am to go to the hospital for yet another surgery, but WHEN. That is the cold hard reality of what these kids and everyone with Hydrocephalus has to deal with. That culture of despair... Foundation, have made in just under 2 years is a strong start, and shows a promising future for our children. We went to Congress and a National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Read on »

12th National Hydrocephalus Conference by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Sun 13 May 2012 10:07pm I was wanting to go to the hydrocephalus conference this year. Its too late to plan a trip now but I found that I can regroup and try for next conference . I just could not afford the tickets to the conference. It is flustering watching mom bloggers day after day ask for donation for there kids for crazy things like sending thier kids to ... Read on »

Hydrocephalus: Did you know? by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Sat 12 Feb 2011 11:07am . About 1 out of 500 children is born with the disorder. The outlook if you have hydrocephalus depends on how quickly the condition is diagnosed and whether any underlying disorders... updated September 12, 2009 Share this on:Mixx Facebook Twitter Digg delicious reddit MySpace StumbleUpon Hydrocephalus Brain & Nervous System Hydrocephalus occurs when Read on »

Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Hydrocephalus by nih.gov Posted Sun 13 Jun 2010 5:00pm . Congenital hydrocephalus has an adverse effect on developing brain and may persist as neurological defects in children and adults. Some of these defects may manifest as mental.... Applications: Prenatal diagnostic assay for identifying children at risk for congenital hydrocephalus Genotyping assay for congenital hydrocephalus Development Status: In vitro Read on »

Ref: Hydrocephalus Assocation by monicad1974 Patient Expert

Posted Wed 07 Jul 2010 3:57pm You are here: Home » Education & Support » Learning About Hydrocephalus » Life-Threatening Complications Life-Threatening Complications Hydrocephalus is almost always... hydrocephalus is being well informed and staying vigilant about potential life-threatening complications. Most problems associated with shunting or ETV occur weeks or even years after Read on »