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Chinese Neurosurgical Journal Study Redefines Refractory Hydrocephalus for Better Care

A new definition and classification of refractory hydrocephalus aim to improve diagnosis and guide more effective treatments ...
Case Western Reserve University

Acute Hydrocephalus from Cerebellar Stroke

A 64 year-old man presented with nausea, vomiting and right sided ataxia. CT scan showed a right cerebellar stroke. Two days later he abruptly deteriorated, and became obtunded with decerebrate ...
Case Western Reserve University

Acute Hydrocephalus from Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Case 1

A 43 year-old man presented with a sudden, severe headache, nausea and vomiting. Over the next eight hours, he became obtunded and fell into a coma. Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus from Subarachnoid ...
CNN

What questions do you have about Billy Joel’s diagnosis, normal pressure hydrocephalus?

Singer-songwriter Billy Joel’s upcoming tour dates have been canceled as he seeks treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that affects the brain. Symptoms might resemble dementia but ...
CNN

Billy Joel likens his neurological disorder to ‘being in a boat,’ says he feels ‘good’ nonetheless

Billy Joel is sharing a health update months after the cancellation of his tour, which was the result of his being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the ...
Nature

Yap is required for ependymal integrity and is suppressed in LPA-induced hydrocephalus

Timely generation and normal maturation of ependymal cells along the aqueduct are critical for preventing physical blockage between the third and fourth ventricles and the development of fetal ...