Few scientists doubt that backed-up clearance of detritus from the brain correlates with accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. But which comes first? Data presented at the 9th ...

Researchers have learned that the same molecular pathway is involved in both the infectious and hemorrhagic forms of acquired hydrocephalus, a life-threatening disease that triggers a massive ...

Medtronic PLC has voluntarily recalled all unused units of StrataMR adjustable valves and shunts used to manage hydrocephalus because of a problem that can occur after implantation that can lead to ...

A 44 year-old woman presented with headaches, worse when lying down. Her neurological examination was normal. Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus: Axial CT scans. Note the prominent enlargement of the ...

A 1 year-old boy developed an enlarged head. He had been born prematurely, with an intraventricular hemorrhage at birth. Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus: Axial CT scans. Note the massive enlargement ...

Prior to the high-volume LP, Mr. M was carefully evaluated for gait, cognition, and memory. Then between 30 and 50 ml of CSF was removed and he was reevaluated several hours later using the same ...