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Idiopathic Hydrocephalus - Articles
Types of hydrocephalus
by
monicad1974
Posted
Tue 25 Jan 2011 9:30am
Hydrocephalus can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired at any stage of life. Congenital hydrocephalus is thought to be caused by a complex interaction of environmental and perhaps genetic factors. Two examples of congenital hydrocephalus are aqueductal stenosis and spina bifida. Acquired hydrocephalus can be idiopathic (no known cause
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Diagnoses and systems from the American hydrocephalus Association
by
monicad1974
Posted
Wed 01 Sep 2010 11:45am
of hydrocephalus is unknown, it is referred to as idiopathic which is most commonly true of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
Another set of terms you may hear from a doctor to describe...
Diagnosis
If you think that you or someone you care about may have hydrocephalus, we recommend you learn about the symptoms and diagnostic tests for this condition. We also
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What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Tue 23 Jun 2009 5:59pm
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The guidelines were published as a supplement to the journal Neurosurgery ("Diagnosing Idiopathic Normal-pressure Hydrocephalus," Vol. 57(3), Supplement: S2-4--S2-16, 2005...--the nurse--Jimmy was finally diagnosed correctly--he suffered from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
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Jimmy's case
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What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Thu 02 Jul 2009 10:12pm
published as a supplement to the journal Neurosurgery ("Diagnosing Idiopathic Normal-pressure Hydrocephalus," Vol. 57(3), Supplement: S2-4--S2-16, 2005).
Is there any treatment...--the nurse--Jimmy was finally diagnosed correctly--he suffered from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
See When Alzheimer's isn't Alzheimer's -- It's a Miracle.
Jimmy's case
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National Hydrocephalus Month
by
monicad1974
Posted
Wed 01 Sep 2010 9:53am
September is nation hydrocephalus month. The entire month is dedicated to teaching and spreading the word about hydrocephalus. This is also the reason Michelle helped me set up this blog.
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Causes of Hydrocephalus
by
monicad1974
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
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Hydrocephalus Awareness
by
monicad1974
Posted
Sat 12 Feb 2011 1:13am
Hydrocephalus Awareness - Hydrocephalus comes from Greek words: hydro means water, cephalus means head. Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluidâcerebrospinal fluid, or CSFâwithin cavities called ventricles inside the brain. This condition may occur at any age.
There currently is NO cure just treatment. There needs to be more
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Hydrocephalus: Did you know?
by
monicad1974
Posted
Sat 12 Feb 2011 11:07am
updated September 12, 2009
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Hydrocephalus Brain & Nervous System
Hydrocephalus occurs when..., causing brain damage. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal.
Once known as "water on the brain," hydrocephalus is sometimes present at birth, although it may develop later
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Detroit Hydrocephalus Walk
by
monicad1974
Posted
Tue 13 Oct 2009 10:06pm
Detroit Hydrocephalus WalkGlobal
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Name:
Detroit Hydrocephalus Walk
Category: Organizations - Non-Profit Organizations
Description:
Hydrocephalus... people with hydrocephalus are unable to lead full and productive lives.
Team Hydrocephalus Detroit, Michigan hosted their first Annual WALK-WHEEL-RUN & Family Fun Day in August
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