{"id":35582,"date":"2024-09-06T22:17:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T02:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/?page_id=35582"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:45:31","slug":"hydrocephalus-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrocephalus Resource Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tHydrocephalus Resource Library\n\t<\/h1>\n<h3>\n\t\tOur Hydrocephalus Resource Library offers everything in one place, from toolkits and medical information to tips for daily life. Explore expert guidance on treatment options, managing the condition, and thriving at all stages of life. Empower yourself with knowledge.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<fieldset>\n\t\t<legend>Search<\/legend>\n\t\t<label>\n\t\t\t\tSearch content\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"search\" name=\"search\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"off\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/label><button type=\"button\" hidden>Clear<\/button>\t<\/fieldset>\n\t<style>:root{--wpgb-accent-scheme-1:#0069ff;--wpgb-dark-scheme-1:#262626;--wpgb-dark-scheme-2:#565656;--wpgb-dark-scheme-3:#767676;--wpgb-light-scheme-1:#ffffff;--wpgb-light-scheme-2:#f6f6f6;--wpgb-light-scheme-3:#f5f5f5;}<\/style>\t<fieldset>\n\t\t<legend>Audience<\/legend>\n\t\t<label>Select content<select name=\"audience\"><option value=\"\">Audience<\/option><option value=\"i-have-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-(nph)\">I have normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)&nbsp;(199)<\/option><option value=\"i-have-hydrocephalus\">I have hydrocephalus&nbsp;(325)<\/option><option value=\"i-am-newly-diagnosed\">I am newly diagnosed&nbsp;(196)<\/option><option value=\"i-am-a-parent\">I am a parent&nbsp;(322)<\/option><\/select><\/label>\t<\/fieldset>\n\t<style>:root{--wpgb-accent-scheme-1:#0069ff;--wpgb-dark-scheme-1:#262626;--wpgb-dark-scheme-2:#565656;--wpgb-dark-scheme-3:#767676;--wpgb-light-scheme-1:#ffffff;--wpgb-light-scheme-2:#f6f6f6;--wpgb-light-scheme-3:#f5f5f5;}<\/style><style>:root{--wpgb-accent-scheme-1:#0069ff;--wpgb-dark-scheme-1:#262626;--wpgb-dark-scheme-2:#565656;--wpgb-dark-scheme-3:#767676;--wpgb-light-scheme-1:#ffffff;--wpgb-light-scheme-2:#f6f6f6;--wpgb-light-scheme-3:#f5f5f5;}<\/style><!-- Gridbuilder \u1d42\u1d3e Plugin (https:\/\/wpgridbuilder.com) -->\n\t\t\t<article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Managing-Prescriptions-as-an-Adult-Stay-on-Track-Easily.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Managing Prescriptions as an Adult Stay on Track Easily\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Managing-Prescriptions-as-an-Adult-Stay-on-Track-Easily.jpg\" alt=\"Managing Prescriptions, medicine\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/managing-prescriptions-as-an-adult\/\">Managing Prescriptions as an Adult: Stay on Track Easily<\/a><\/h3><p>Managing prescriptions as an adult? Stay on track with simple tips to organize meds, set reminders, and make prescription management easier.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/managing-prescriptions-as-an-adult\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Normal-Pressure-Hydrocephalus-NPH-vs-Alzheimers-and-Parkinsons.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) vs Alzheimer's and Parkinson's\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Normal-Pressure-Hydrocephalus-NPH-vs-Alzheimers-and-Parkinsons.jpg\" alt=\"Normal pressure hydrocephalus, NPH, alzheimer&#039;s, parkinson&#039;s\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-vs-alzheimers-parkinsons\/\">Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) vs Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>Learn how normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) differs from Alzheimer&#8217;s and Parkinson&#8217;s, key symptoms to watch for, and why the right diagnosis is essential.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-vs-alzheimers-parkinsons\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mindfulness-for-Hydrocephalus-Tools-to-Manage-Stress.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Mindfulness for Hydrocephalus Tools to Manage Stress\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mindfulness-for-Hydrocephalus-Tools-to-Manage-Stress.jpg\" alt=\"Mindfulness for hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/mindfulness-for-hydrocephalus\/\">Mindfulness for Hydrocephalus: Tools to Manage Stress<\/a><\/h3>Mindfulness helps manage stress, improve focus, and build resilience for those with hydrocephalus and caregivers. Learn simple ways to incorporate it daily!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/mindfulness-for-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prescription-Management-Helping-Your-Teen-Master-It-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Prescription Management Helping Your Teen Master It (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prescription-Management-Helping-Your-Teen-Master-It-1.jpg\" alt=\"Prescription management\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teen-prescription-management\/\">Prescription Management: Helping Your Teen Master It<\/a><\/h3>Prescription management is easier with routines, reminders, and safety tips, empowering your teen to take charge of their health with confidence.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teen-prescription-management\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Advocacy-February.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy February\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Advocacy-February.png\" alt=\"Advocacy, The scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-scoop-from-capitol-hill-february-2025\/\">The Scoop from Capitol Hill &#8211; February 2025<\/a><\/h3>House and Senate Republicans have been focused on passing the Administration&#8217;s priorities. The Senate approved a billion-dollar budget framework focusing on defense and border enforcement funding. On the other side of the Capitol, the House&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-scoop-from-capitol-hill-february-2025\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Caring-for-the-Caregiver-How-to-Recognize-Prevent-and-Manage-Burnout.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Caring for the Caregiver How to Recognize, Prevent, and Manage Burnout\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Caring-for-the-Caregiver-How-to-Recognize-Prevent-and-Manage-Burnout.jpg\" alt=\"Caregiver\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/caring-for-the-caregiver\/\">Caring for the Caregiver: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Manage Burnout<\/a><\/h3>Caring for a loved one with a medical condition like hydrocephalus is a profound act of love. But even the most devoted caregivers can feel the heavy weight of exhaustion, worry, and emotional strain. If&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/caring-for-the-caregiver\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brain-Fog-Simple-Productivity-Hacks-for-Clearer-Thinking.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Brain Fog Simple Productivity Hacks for Clearer Thinking\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brain-Fog-Simple-Productivity-Hacks-for-Clearer-Thinking.jpg\" alt=\"Brain Fog, Productivity hacks\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/brain-fog-productivity-hacks\/\">Brain Fog: Simple Productivity Hacks for Clearer Thinking<\/a><\/h3>Struggling with brain fog? These simple productivity hacks will help improve focus, stay organized, and manage daily tasks with ease. Small changes add up!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/brain-fog-productivity-hacks\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Boost-Your-Brain-Power-Proven-Strategies-for-Optimal-Nutrition.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Boost Your Brain Power Proven Strategies for Optimal Nutrition\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Boost-Your-Brain-Power-Proven-Strategies-for-Optimal-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Brain, Nutrition, brain power\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/boost-brain-power-strategies-for-nutrition\/\">Boost Your Brain Power: Proven Strategies for Optimal Nutrition<\/a><\/h3>Discover proven strategies for optimal nutrition to boost brain power, mental clarity, and cognitive function with essential nutrients and brain-healthy meals.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/boost-brain-power-strategies-for-nutrition\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Can-Diet-Help-with-Headaches-Foods-to-Eat-and-Avoid-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Can Diet Help with Headaches Foods to Eat and Avoid\u00a0 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Can-Diet-Help-with-Headaches-Foods-to-Eat-and-Avoid-1.jpg\" alt=\"Diet, headaches\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/can-diet-help-with-headaches\/\">Can Diet Help with Headaches? Foods to Eat and Avoid\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>Can Diet Help with Headaches? Learn which foods help prevent headaches, which to avoid, and how hydration, nutrients, and meal timing can make a difference!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/can-diet-help-with-headaches\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bill-SYS-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Bill &#8211; SYS (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bill-SYS-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/bill\/\">Bill<\/a><\/h3>Born in the late 1960s, Bill faced early challenges with hydrocephalus but went on to earn a master&#8217;s degree, teach, and become a parent, grateful for his stability while recognizing every journey is unique.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/bill\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Savannah-SYS-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Savannah &#8211; SYS (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Savannah-SYS-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/savannah\/\">Savannah<\/a><\/h3>Savannah introduced her mother to hydrocephalus 13 years ago and has since been her greatest teacher. Her resilience and determination inspired her mother to become a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, turning challenges into&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/savannah\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/research-we-fund-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"research we fund\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/research-we-fund-.png\" alt=\"Research Priorities\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-priorities\/\">Research Priorities<\/a><\/h3>Research Priorities In collaboration with experts in the field, HA has identified the pressing gaps and challenges in the different aspects of hydrocephalus to move research forward to improve care. Why does this matter? The&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-priorities\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Easily-Explain-Hydrocephalus-to-a-Child-with-Confidence-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Easily Explain Hydrocephalus to a Child with Confidence (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Easily-Explain-Hydrocephalus-to-a-Child-with-Confidence-1.jpg\" alt=\"explain hydrocephalus, child\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-to-explain-hydrocephalus-to-a-child\/\">Easily Explain Hydrocephalus to a Child with Confidence<\/a><\/h3>Learn how to explain hydrocephalus to a child in simple terms. With support from doctors, family, and friends, kids can live happy and fulfilling lives.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-to-explain-hydrocephalus-to-a-child\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Essential-Guide-Developmental-Milestones-in-Hydrocephalus.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Essential Guide Developmental Milestones in Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Essential-Guide-Developmental-Milestones-in-Hydrocephalus.jpg\" alt=\"Developmental Milestones in hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/developmental-milestones-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Essential Guide: Developmental Milestones in Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Discover key tips for tracking developmental milestones in kids with hydrocephalus. Learn how to support their growth with expert advice and resources.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/developmental-milestones-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Featured-Photo.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Featured Photo\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Featured-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-community-advocates-capitol-hill\/\">Hydrocephalus Community Advocates for Change on Capitol Hill<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association brought over 50 key leaders from the hydrocephalus community to advocate for change by meeting with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-community-advocates-capitol-hill\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Overcoming-Fatigue-Simple-Habits-to-Boost-Energy-and-Focus.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Overcoming Fatigue Simple Habits to Boost Energy and Focus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Overcoming-Fatigue-Simple-Habits-to-Boost-Energy-and-Focus.jpg\" alt=\"fatigue, overcoming fatigue\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/overcoming-fatigue\/\">Overcoming Fatigue: Simple Habits to Boost Energy and Focus<\/a><\/h3>Struggling with fatigue? Discover daily habits to boost energy, improve focus, and regain control over your well-being with simple, effective strategies.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/overcoming-fatigue\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (5)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.png\" alt=\"Headaches, headaches and hydrocephalus, pain\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/headaches-causes-types\/\">Headaches and Hydrocephalus: Causes and Types Explained<\/a><\/h3>It is not uncommon for people with hydrocephalus to experience headaches, whether they are shunt dependent or not. Discover the causes and types of headaches in hydrocephalus, from shunt issues to pressure changes, and how&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/headaches-causes-types\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.jpg\" alt=\"January, Advocacy, Hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-january-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-the-hill\/\">The January Hydrocephalus Scoop on the Hill<\/a><\/h3>The 119th Congress is in full swing. Republican leadership is zoned in on crafting a large legislative package that includes key priorities around tax, immigration, and budgetary issues. The package will likely go through a&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-january-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-the-hill\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-Shunt_featured-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Smart Shunt_featured image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-Shunt_featured-image-768x711.png\" alt=\"Smart Shunt, emerging technology\" height=\"711\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/exploring-emerging-technology-in-smart-shunts\/\">Exploring Emerging Technology in Smart Shunts<\/a><\/h3>To address the challenges of traditional shunt systems, scientists are developing innovative devices known as &#8220;smart shunts&#8221;. These emerging technologies aim to make hydrocephalus management easier.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/exploring-emerging-technology-in-smart-shunts\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-Anxiety-Depression-and-Mental-Health-in-Hydrocephalus.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Genesis Fitness Journey\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-Anxiety-Depression-and-Mental-Health-in-Hydrocephalus.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness Journey,\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transformative-fitness-journey-hydrocephalus\/\">My Transformative Fitness Journey with Hydrocephalus: Overcoming Challenges and Gaining Confidence<\/a><\/h3>My journey to fitness with hydrocephalus taught me resilience, self-care, and confidence as I overcame challenges and embraced progress.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transformative-fitness-journey-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Effective-Workplace-Accommodations-for-Employees-with-Hydrocephalus-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Effective Workplace Accommodations for Employees with Hydrocephalus (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Effective-Workplace-Accommodations-for-Employees-with-Hydrocephalus-1.jpg\" alt=\"workplace accommodations, employees with hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/workplace-accommodations\/\">Effective Workplace Accommodations for Employees with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Discover key workplace accommodations for employees with hydrocephalus, including flexible scheduling, ergonomic setups, and emergency preparedness. Learn how to advocate for support, manage symptoms, and thrive in your career.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/workplace-accommodations\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Say-No-Without-Guilt-While-Living-with-Hydrocephalus-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"How to Say No Without Guilt While Living with Hydrocephalus (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Say-No-Without-Guilt-While-Living-with-Hydrocephalus-1.jpg\" alt=\"no, guilt, living with hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/say-no-without-guilt-hydrocephalus\/\">How to Say No Without Guilt While Living with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Living with hydrocephalus? Discover how to set boundaries, say no without guilt, and take control of your health with these empowering tips.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/say-no-without-guilt-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sleep-and-Hydrocephalus-A-Guide-to-Better-Rest.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Sleep and Hydrocephalus A Guide to Better Rest\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sleep-and-Hydrocephalus-A-Guide-to-Better-Rest.jpg\" alt=\"Sleep, Sleep Challenges, hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/sleep-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Sleep and Hydrocephalus: A Guide to Better Rest<\/a><\/h3>Struggling with sleep? Discover common challenges, practical tips, and tools to improve rest and enhance your overall well-being.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/sleep-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Manage-Invisible-Symptoms-of-Hydrocephalus-at-Work-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"How to Manage Invisible Symptoms of Hydrocephalus at Work (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Manage-Invisible-Symptoms-of-Hydrocephalus-at-Work-1.jpg\" alt=\"Manage Invisible Symptoms of Hydrocephalus at Work, Understanding Invisible Hydrocephalus Symptoms\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/manage-invisible-symptoms-hydrocephalus-work\/\">How to Manage Invisible Symptoms of Hydrocephalus at Work<\/a><\/h3>Managing invisible symptoms of hydrocephalus, like headaches, fatigue, and cognitive challenges, during the workday can feel overwhelming. This article offers practical strategies-from creating a supportive workspace to using symptom management kits-to help maintain productivity and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/manage-invisible-symptoms-hydrocephalus-work\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/engineering-roadshow-3-Featured-Image.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"engineering roadshow 2025\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/engineering-roadshow-3-Featured-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Engineers\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/next-generation-of-engineers-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Bringing in the Next Generation of Engineers in Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s research department has expanded its outreach efforts to include engineers, aiming to broaden their network beyond physicians and scientists.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/next-generation-of-engineers-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Exercise-and-Hydrocephalus-Stay-Safe-and-Active.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Exercise and Hydrocephalus Stay Safe and Active\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Exercise-and-Hydrocephalus-Stay-Safe-and-Active.jpg\" alt=\"exercise, hydrocephalus, active\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/exercise-hydrocephalus\/\">Exercise and Hydrocephalus: Stay Safe and Active<\/a><\/h3>Discover how individuals with hydrocephalus can stay active and healthy. From low-impact exercises to high-intensity activities, find tips to safely incorporate fitness into your lifestyle.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/exercise-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overdraining-and-Underdraining-with-Hydrocephalus-Key-Causes-Symptoms-and-Solutions-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Overdraining and Underdraining with Hydrocephalus Key Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overdraining-and-Underdraining-with-Hydrocephalus-Key-Causes-Symptoms-and-Solutions-1.jpg\" alt=\"overdraining, underdraining\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/overdraining-underdraining\/\">Overdraining and Underdraining with Hydrocephalus: Key Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions<\/a><\/h3>Overdraining and underdraining with hydrocephalus can lead to significant challenges. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and possible solutions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/overdraining-underdraining\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cerebrospinal-Fluid-CSF-Leaks-and-Hydrocephalus-Causes-Symptoms-and-Treatments-3.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks and Hydrocephalus Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cerebrospinal-Fluid-CSF-Leaks-and-Hydrocephalus-Causes-Symptoms-and-Treatments-3.jpg\" alt=\"cerebrospinal fluid leaks, csf leaks\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/csf-leaks-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks in Hydrocephalus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments<\/a><\/h3>Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are a challenging complication of hydrocephalus. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention to stay informed and supported.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/csf-leaks-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_cure.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroWebBanner_1500x800_cure\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_cure-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"About Us Women Holding CURE sign Research Priorities\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/neuropsychological-cognitive-priorities\/\">Research Priorities to Improve Cognitive and Neuropsychological Outcomes in Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Research Priorities to Improve Neuropsychological and Cognitive Outcomes in Hydrocephalus Read Study Here Hydrocephalus affects cognitive and emotional well-being across the lifespan. Challenges with attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, stress, anxiety, and depression are common and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/neuropsychological-cognitive-priorities\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-Anxiety-Depression-and-Mental-Health-in-Hydrocephalus.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health in Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-Anxiety-Depression-and-Mental-Health-in-Hydrocephalus.png\" alt=\"Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health in Hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-anxiety-depression-and-mental-health-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health in Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Anxiety and depression are common in people living with chronic conditions. Hydrocephalus is no exception. The link between hydrocephalus and mental health is influenced by a combination physical, emotional, and social factors. Explore how hydrocephalus&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-anxiety-depression-and-mental-health-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-a-Shuntogram-Shunt-Patency-Study-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Understanding a Shuntogram (Shunt Patency Study) (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-a-Shuntogram-Shunt-Patency-Study-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shuntogram\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shuntogram-shunt-patency-study\/\">Understanding a Shuntogram (Shunt Patency Study)<\/a><\/h3>A shuntogram, or shunt patency study, checks if a shunt is working properly by tracking fluid flow to identify blockages or leaks.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shuntogram-shunt-patency-study\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-External-Ventricular-Drains-EVDs-in-Hydrocephalus-Management.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Understanding External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) in Hydrocephalus Management\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-External-Ventricular-Drains-EVDs-in-Hydrocephalus-Management.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding External Ventricular Drains\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/external-ventricular-drains-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Understanding External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) in Hydrocephalus Management<\/a><\/h3>External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) are crucial for managing hydrocephalus, providing temporary relief and helping treat infections or test shunt effectiveness. Understanding their use can help patients and families feel more confident.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/external-ventricular-drains-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-Intracranial-Pressure-ICP-Monitors-in-Hydrocephalus-When-and-Why-Theyre-Used-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Understanding Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitors in Hydrocephalus When and Why They're Used (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Understanding-Intracranial-Pressure-ICP-Monitors-in-Hydrocephalus-When-and-Why-Theyre-Used-1.jpg\" alt=\"ICP Monitors in Hydrocephalus, managing hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-icp-monitors-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Understanding Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitors in Hydrocephalus: When and Why They&#8217;re Used<\/a><\/h3>Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors are essential for managing hydrocephalus, offering real-time insights into intracranial pressure. They help diagnose symptoms, evaluate shunt performance, and guide treatment decisions, empowering patients and families to actively participate in care.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-icp-monitors-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Managing-Chronic-Pain-Headaches-and-Hydrocephalus-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Guide to Managing Chronic Pain, Headaches and Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Managing-Chronic-Pain-Headaches-and-Hydrocephalus-1-768x614.png\" alt=\"Guide to Managing Chronic Pain Headaches and Hydrocephalus\" height=\"614\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/guide-to-managing-headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Guide to Managing Headaches, Chronic Pain, and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Chronic pain and headaches can impact every aspect of life, but with the right strategies, relief is possible. This guide offers practical tips for managing symptoms, including tracking with HydroAssist\u00ae, staying hydrated, prioritizing sleep, and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/guide-to-managing-headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Diane-SYS-.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Diane SYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Diane-SYS-.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/diane\/\">Diane<\/a><\/h3>At 70 years old, Diane was diagnosed with NPH after struggles with falls and incontinence. Following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery, she has made steady progress, moving from a walker to a cane, supported by her&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/diane\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dereck-SYS-.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Dereck SYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dereck-SYS-.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/dereck\/\">Dereck<\/a><\/h3>Dereck&#8217;s journey with hydrocephalus has made him resilient, navigating over 500 surgeries and countless challenges. Despite unexpected turns, he finds fulfillment in volunteering and inspiring hope in others.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/dereck\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Explain-Hydrocephalus-to-Your-Teachers-and-Friends.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"How to Explain Hydrocephalus to Your Teachers and Friends\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-Explain-Hydrocephalus-to-Your-Teachers-and-Friends.jpg\" alt=\"How to Explain Hydrocephalus to Your Teachers and Friends\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/explaining-hydrocephalus-to-teachers-friends\/\">How to Explain Hydrocephalus to Your Teachers and Friends<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus can be tricky to explain, but keeping it simple helps: Share what&#8217;s important for others to know, like when you might need a break, and remember-it&#8217;s your story to tell, your way.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/explaining-hydrocephalus-to-teachers-friends\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-3.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Social Sharing Photo 1200&#215;630 (3)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-3-768x403.jpg\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Community, 2024\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/looking-back-at-key-accomplishments-in-2024\/\">Looking Back at Key Accomplishments in 2024<\/a><\/h3>2024 was a year full of legislative accomplishments for the Hydrocephalus Association and the broader hydrocephalus community. Our successes could not have been achieved without the hard work of advocates from across the country. Partners&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/looking-back-at-key-accomplishments-in-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/US-House-Foreign-Affairs-Committee.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"US House Foreign Affairs Committee\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/US-House-Foreign-Affairs-Committee.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Challenges\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/house-hearing-global-hydrocephalus-challenges\/\">U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on the Challenges Affecting Global Hydrocephalus Patients<\/a><\/h3>The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee&#8217;s November 20th hearing discussed global brain health challenges, focusing on hydrocephalus in developing countries. Experts, including Dr. Benjamin Warf of NeuroKids, highlighted the need for better care and training to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/house-hearing-global-hydrocephalus-challenges\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Relationships.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Relationships\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Relationships.jpg\" alt=\"emotional support, relationships and hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/relationships-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Navigating Relationships with Hydrocephalus: Building Strong Connections<\/a><\/h3>Navigating relationships with hydrocephalus requires patience, open communication, and mutual support. With understanding and balance, strong connections can thrive beyond the challenges.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/relationships-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Relationships-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Relationships (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Relationships-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/intimacy-and-hydrocephalus-strengthening-bonds\/\">Intimacy and Hydrocephalus: Strengthening Bonds Together<\/a><\/h3>Learn how hydrocephalus affects intimacy and find ways to strengthen emotional and physical connections in romantic relationships.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/intimacy-and-hydrocephalus-strengthening-bonds\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Maximizing-Doc-Appointments-2.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Maximizing Doc Appointments (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Maximizing-Doc-Appointments-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/maximizing-your-doctors-appointments\/\">Maximizing Your Doctor Appointments: Tips, Tools, and Insights<\/a><\/h3>Doctor appointments can be overwhelming, but preparation is the key to making them count. This article offers practical tips, trusted resources, and insights from those living with hydrocephalus to help you take charge of your&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/maximizing-your-doctors-appointments\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (5)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/november-2024-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-the-hill\/\">The Exclusive Hydrocephalus Scoop on the Hill | Key Updates for November 2024<\/a><\/h3>Washington, D.C. is buzzing as Congress pushes key legislation and the Hydrocephalus Association partners with advocates to drive priorities forward. With government funding set to expire on December 20th, a short-term resolution is likely. The&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/november-2024-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-the-hill\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Second-Opinion.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Second Opinion\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Second-Opinion.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/seeking-a-second-opinion\/\">The Power of a Second Opinion: Advocating for Your Health<\/a><\/h3>Even though second opinions are a common and accepted practice in medicine, many people feel uncomfortable asking for them.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/seeking-a-second-opinion\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blog-clinical-trial.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"blog clinical trials\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blog-clinical-trial.png\" alt=\"Join a clinical trials\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/learn-more-about-ongoing-studies\/\">Join a Clinical Trial<\/a><\/h3>Help further hydrocephalus research by participating in clinical research trials. Your input is valuable in our quest to find a cure for hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/learn-more-about-ongoing-studies\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Announcing-the-2024-HA-Innovator-Award-Recipients-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Announcing the 2024 HA Innovator Award Recipients (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Announcing-the-2024-HA-Innovator-Award-Recipients-1.png\" alt=\"Announcing the 2024 HA Innovator Award Recipients\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2024-innovator-awards-hydrocephalus-research\/\">Announcing the 2024 Hydrocephalus Association Innovator Award Recipients<\/a><\/h3>The Innovator Awards fund groundbreaking projects advancing hydrocephalus research, driving innovation, and improving outcomes for those impacted worldwide.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2024-innovator-awards-hydrocephalus-research\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Featured-Image-Fred-SYS-.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Featured Image Fred &#8211; SYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Featured-Image-Fred-SYS-.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/fred\/\">Fred<\/a><\/h3>Despite the countless challenges of living with hydrocephalus, Fred has found resilience through self-advocacy, community connection, and a passion for supporting others facing similar journeys.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/fred\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Breaking-Myths-About-Hydrocephalus-Whats-Fact-and-Whats-Fiction-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Breaking Myths About Hydrocephalus What's Fact and What's Fiction (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Breaking-Myths-About-Hydrocephalus-Whats-Fact-and-Whats-Fiction-1.png\" alt=\"Myths about hydrocephalus, myths, facts\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/breaking-myths-about-hydrocephalus\/\">Breaking Myths About Hydrocephalus: What&#8217;s Fact and What&#8217;s Fiction?<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus is often misunderstood, with myths overshadowing the realities of this invisible condition. This blog breaks down common misconceptions, highlights the facts, and sheds light on the challenges faced by those living with hydrocephalus, proving&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/breaking-myths-about-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Understanding-CerebralCortical-Visual-Impairment-CVI-and-Hydrocephalus-How-Vision-Can-Be-Affected-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Understanding-CerebralCortical-Visual-Impairment-CVI-and-Hydrocephalus-How-Vision-Can-Be-Affected-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-cvi-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Understanding Cerebral\/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Hydrocephalus: How Vision Can Be Affected<\/a><\/h3>Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) affects how the brain processes visual information. This article highlights the link between CVI and hydrocephalus, its impact on vision, and ways to support those affected.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-cvi-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-12.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Strategies for Coping with Memory Issues and Forgetfulness\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-12.png\" alt=\"Strategies for Coping with Memory Issues and Forgetfulness, stress reduction\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/strategies-coping-memory-issues-forgetfulness\/\">Strategies for Coping with Memory Issues and Forgetfulness<\/a><\/h3>Memory challenges can impact daily life in many ways, whether they&#8217;re related to managing medical conditions like hydrocephalus or are part of the natural aging process. Here are some practical strategies, tools, and resources to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/strategies-coping-memory-issues-forgetfulness\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-8.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"open enrollment\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-8.png\" alt=\"open enrollment\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medicare-enrollment-guide-hydrocephaluspatients\/\">What Hydrocephalus Patients Should Know for Medicare Open Enrollment<\/a><\/h3>As Medicare beneficiaries navigate through the open enrollment period, it is crucial for them to understand the surplus of 2025 changes as they choose a new Medicare insurance plan. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period began&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medicare-enrollment-guide-hydrocephaluspatients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryder-Cook-SYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ryder Cook &#8211; SYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryder-Cook-SYS.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ryder\/\">Ryder<\/a><\/h3>Ryder, an 11-year-old living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, has faced countless challenges, yet his resilience inspires his family every day. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ryder\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/new-website-1500x800-7-1024x546.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 1500&#215;800 (7)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/new-website-1500x800-7-1024x546-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"ETV surgery, Surgery, Healthcare team\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/what-to-expect-with-etv-surgery\/\">What to Expect With ETV Surgery<\/a><\/h3>The best way to prepare for endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) surgery is to learn as much as you can about the procedure, your medical team, and what to expect post-surgery. The thought of having to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/what-to-expect-with-etv-surgery\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/new-website-1500x800-8-1024x546.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 1500&#215;800 (8)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/new-website-1500x800-8-1024x546-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"ETV and ETV with CPC, treatment option\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-and-etv-with-cpc\/\">ETV and ETV with CPC<\/a><\/h3>ETV Surgery Versus a Shunt A shunt system is a commonly used method to treat hydrocephalus and involves draining excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain into other parts of the body where it can&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-and-etv-with-cpc\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_withstick.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroWebBanner_1500x800_withstick\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_withstick-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"signs and symptoms, etv complications\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-complications\/\">ETV Complications<\/a><\/h3>Complications of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Hydrocephalus can be treated by undergoing a surgical procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) or endoscopic third ventriculostomy with choroid plexus cauterization (ETV\/CPC). ETV and ETV\/CPC can be alternative treatments&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-complications\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Advocacy-October.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy October\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Advocacy-October.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop Capitol Hill October\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/october2024-hydrocephalus-scoop\/\">Get the Exclusive Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for October 2024<\/a><\/h3>As healthcare advocates race to secure passage of critical bills before the end of the 118th Congress, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is joining forces on Capitol Hill, advocating for vital legislation to support Medicare coverage&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/october2024-hydrocephalus-scoop\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"iNPH Research Workshop\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"iNPH Research Workshop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/inph-research-workshop\/\">Scientists Uncover Emerging Insights on Fluid Systems in the Brain at the iNPH Research Workshop<\/a><\/h3>In October 2024, the Hydrocephalus Association and RSRI hosted a workshop with over 70 experts to discuss cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) movement, a key factor in understanding idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/inph-research-workshop\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-hydrocephalus.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"What Is Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-hydrocephalus-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"csf, symptoms, hydrocephalus\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/about-hydrocephalus\/\">About Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>What is Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is a chronic, neurological condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the cavities (ventricles) of the brain. Hydrocephalus happens when there is an imbalance between the amount&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/about-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Big-Banner-1500x800-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Big Banner 1500&#215;800 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Big-Banner-1500x800-1-768x410.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-2\/\">Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)<\/a><\/h3>What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)? Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is when there is a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in an area in the center of the brain called (ventricles). This causes the ventricles&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_teamgreen.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroWebBanner_1500x800_teamgreen\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_teamgreen-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-in-adults\/\">Hydrocephalus in Adults<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus occurs when there is a buildup of fluid, known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), in cavities called ventricles inside the brain. Anyone at any age can be diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus in young and middle-aged&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-in-adults\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hydrocephalus-preganancy-1500x800-2.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 1500&#215;800 (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hydrocephalus-preganancy-1500x800-2-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"hydrocephalus in pregnancy\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-in-pregnancy\/\">Hydrocephalus in Pregnancy<\/a><\/h3>Why do Babies Develop Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus that is present at birth is referred to as congenital hydrocephalus. Congenital hydrocephalus is caused by a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors during fetal development. The most&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-in-pregnancy\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hydrocephalus-infants-children-1500x800-4.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"hydrocephalus-infants-children-1500&#215;800-4\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hydrocephalus-infants-children-1500x800-4-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus in Infants and Children image with brother and baby\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-in-infants-and-children\/\">Hydrocephalus in Infants and Children<\/a><\/h3>In simplest terms, hydrocephalus is extra fluid in the brain. The fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is found within spaces (cavities) in the brain which are called ventricles. The main purpose of CSF is to cushion&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-in-infants-and-children\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-rally-for-medical-research\/\">Advocates Participate in Rally for Medical Research To Educate Lawmakers on Hydrocephalus Research<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association recently brought advocates to Washington, D.C. for the Rally for Medical Research Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. This event united a diverse group of stakeholders, including doctors, scientists, patients, and caregivers, to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-rally-for-medical-research\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NIH-grants.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NIH grants\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NIH-grants.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nih-grants-for-hydrocephalus-research\/\">HA Innovator Awardees Garner Multi-Million Dollar NIH Grants for Hydrocephalus Research<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is thrilled to highlight the continued success of two of our Innovator Award recipients, Dr. Brandon Miller and Dr. Sheng Chih (Peter) Jin who have recently secured substantial multi-million dollar grants from&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nih-grants-for-hydrocephalus-research\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Understanding-Hydrocephalus.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Understanding Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Understanding-Hydrocephalus.png\" alt=\"Understanding Hydrocephalus, Resources\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-hydrocephalus\/\">Resources For Understanding Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Resources For UnderstandingHydrocephalus About Hydrocephalus The Hydrocephalus Association is your trusted source for information at every stage of life. We offer resources that provide life-changing support to people living with hydrocephalus and their loved ones&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TYPES-AND-CAUSES-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"TYPES AND CAUSES (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TYPES-AND-CAUSES-1.png\" alt=\"types and causes of hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/types-and-causes\/\">Discover the Types and Causes of Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Types and Causes Hydrocephalus is a complex, chronic condition that can develop for a variety of reasons, sometimes as part of another condition. Hydrocephalus is a complex, chronic condition that can develop for a variety&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/types-and-causes\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RAISE-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"RAISE (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RAISE-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/raise-resilience-program\/\">RAISE Resilience Program<\/a><\/h3>RAISE The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s Resilience Program The Hydrocephalus Association RAISE program is a six-module research-informed program intended to help caregivers of children with hydrocephalus build the skills of resilience. It was designed by the University&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/raise-resilience-program\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/36.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211;  Communicating\/non-communicating hydro\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/36-768x403.png\" alt=\"Communicating hydrocephalus, non-communicating hydrocephalus\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/communicating-non-communicating-hydrocephalus\/\">Communicating and Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Communicating hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is blocked after it exits the ventricles. Non-communicating hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of CSF is blocked along one of or more of the narrow&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/communicating-non-communicating-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/congenital-hydro.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"congenital hydro\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/congenital-hydro.png\" alt=\"congenital hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/congenital-hydrocephalus\/\">Congenital Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Congenital hydrocephalus is caused by a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors during fetal development.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/congenital-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aquired-hydro.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"aquired hydro\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/aquired-hydro.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/acquired-hydrocephalus\/\">Acquired Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Acquired hydrocephalus develops after birth as a result of neurological conditions such as head trauma, brain tumor, cyst, brain bleed, or infection.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/acquired-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Peters-Family.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Peters Family\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Peters-Family.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"360\" width=\"450\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cavan-breccan-and-teagan\/\">Cavan, Breccan, and Teagan<\/a><\/h3>Caitlin shares her family&#8217;s unique journey of having three children diagnosed with hydrocephalus, beginning with her oldest son, Cavan. Despite being told the condition wasn&#8217;t genetic, both of her younger children, Breccan and Teagan, were&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cavan-breccan-and-teagan\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pat-shunt2-1500x800-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Pat-Shunt2-1500&#215;800\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pat-shunt2-1500x800-1-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"Shunt, VA, VP, shunt system\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shunt-systems\/\">Shunt Systems<\/a><\/h3>What is a Shunt? The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical placement of a medical device called a shunt that drains the excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body.A&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shunt-systems\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/next-Steps.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"next Steps\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/next-Steps.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/whats-next-newly-diagnosed\/\">You or Your Loved One Has Just Been Diagnosed &#8211; What&#8217;s Next?<\/a><\/h3>Have you or a loved one been newly diagnosed with hydrocephalus? We&#8217;re here to help you on this journey!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/whats-next-newly-diagnosed\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Teens_Young-Adults.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Teens_Young Adults\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Teens_Young-Adults.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teen-young-adult-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Resources for Teens and Young Adults with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Resources For Teens and Young Adults Living with Hydrocephalus Know You&#8217;re Not Alone We are here to help you live your best life. Find essential tools and resources to help you advocate for yourself, make&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teen-young-adult-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Download PDF\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/barney-beagle-coloring-book\/\">Just Like Any Other Beagle: Coloring Book<\/a><\/h3>This coloring book helps children with hydrocephalus understand the condition through the story of Barney Beagle, making learning fun and engaging for families.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/barney-beagle-coloring-book\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_twodocsboy.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroWebBanner_1500x800_twodocsboy\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_twodocsboy-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"complications, shunt system\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/complications-of-shunt-systems\/\">Complications of Shunt Systems<\/a><\/h3>Shunt systems save lives and are successful in reducing pressure in the brain for most people. However, like any other long-term medically implanted device, they can malfunction (fail). Complications can arise from various factors, including&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/complications-of-shunt-systems\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adults.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"adults\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/adults.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/adult-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Resources for Adults with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Resources For Adults Living with Hydrocephalus Know You&#8217;re Not Alone We are here to help you live your best life. Find essential tools and resources to help you advocate for yourself, make informed decisions, and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/adult-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/parents.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"parents\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/parents.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/parent-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Resources for Parents Caring for a Child with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Resources For Parents Caring for a Child with Hydrocephalus Know You&#8217;re Not Alone We&#8217;re here to help your child live their best life. As your child grows, our resources grow with you. Find essential tools&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/parent-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Download PDF\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/a-guide-for-families\/\">A Guide for Families<\/a><\/h3>We know a new diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our guide offers essential information on hydrocephalus in children, its diagnosis, treatment options, and supportive programs to help your family cope and thrive.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/a-guide-for-families\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Download PDF\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/a-guide-for-adults\/\">A Guide for Adults<\/a><\/h3>Our guide offers essential information on hydrocephalus, including supportive programs to help your family navigate this journey with confidence!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/a-guide-for-adults\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"3\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Resources for Adults with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)<\/a><\/h3>Resources For Adults Living with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Know You&#8217;re Not Alone We are here to help you live your best life. Find essential tools and resources to help you advocate for yourself, make&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-resources\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Website-Big-Banner-1500x800-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"hydrocephalus shunt surgery\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Website-Big-Banner-1500x800-1-768x410.png\" alt=\"hydrocephalus shunt surgery\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-shunt-surgery\/\">What to Expect with Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery<\/a><\/h3>The thought of having to undergo brain surgery is frightening and can be physically and emotionally taxing. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to learn as much as you can about the procedure, get to know the&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-shunt-surgery\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FIND-A-COMMUNITY-NETWORK-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FIND A COMMUNITY NETWORK\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/FIND-A-COMMUNITY-NETWORK-1.png\" alt=\"Find a hydrocephalus community network\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/find-a-community-network\/\">Find a Community Network<\/a><\/h3>Find a Community Network It&#8217;s important to know that you&#8217;re not alone as you deal with hydrocephalus. The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s\u00a0Community Networks, also known as support groups, provide localized support, education, and empowerment through the community&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/find-a-community-network\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Advocacy-September.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy September\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Advocacy-September.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-september-2024\/\">Get the Exclusive Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for September 2024<\/a><\/h3>Stay informed with the latest updates on hydrocephalus advocacy from Capitol Hill as we highlight key legislative efforts and community engagement for September 2024.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-september-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-the-choroid-plexus-function-location-and-its-role-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Understanding the Choroid Plexus: Function, Location, and Its Role in Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>The choroid plexus produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions the brain and maintains pressure. Located in the brain&#8217;s ventricles, it plays a key role in fluid balance. When this balance is disrupted, conditions like hydrocephalus&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/understanding-the-choroid-plexus-function-location-and-its-role-in-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/helpline.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"helpline\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/helpline.png\" alt=\"hydrocephalus helpline\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/helpline\/\">Helpline<\/a><\/h3>Helpline Connect with Staff who Listen and Can Help &#8211; It&#8217;s Why We&#8217;re Here It&#8217;s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when dealing with a chronic medical condition, and we want you to know there are&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/helpline\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Generalizability.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Generalizability\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Generalizability.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-research-101-generalizability\/\">Research 101: Generalizability<\/a><\/h3>The concept of Generalizability in research studies is especially important for individuals living with hydrocephalus because there are so many different causes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-research-101-generalizability\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimage-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Research Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimage-1.png\" alt=\"Research, cell junctions\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-brain-development\/\">Research 101: Brain Development<\/a><\/h3>We are continuing our series on the role of cell junctions and the ventricular zone in the development of hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-brain-development\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Living-with-Hydrocephalus-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Living with Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Living-with-Hydrocephalus-1.png\" alt=\"Living with Hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/livingwithhydrocephalus\/\">Living with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Resources For Living with Hydrocephalus We have tools and tips to guide you through every stage in life. For Parents Gain the tools and resources to help you advocate for your child, make informed decisions,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/livingwithhydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oliver.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Oliver\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oliver.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/oliver\/\">Oliver<\/a><\/h3>It has now been almost 4 months since Oliver had his shunt placed, and he is living life to the fullest!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/oliver\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cadogan.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Cadogan\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cadogan.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cadogan\/\">Cadogan<\/a><\/h3>Cadogan, born with hydrocephalus, has faced multiple surgeries and challenges, but continues to show resilience and progress with the strong support of his family.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cadogan\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-for-august-2024\/\">Get the Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for August 2024<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-for-august-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lauren.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Lauren\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lauren.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lauren\/\">Lauren<\/a><\/h3>After years of misdiagnoses, Lauren was finally diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 2021 and underwent successful endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) surgery.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lauren\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/cerebrospinal-fluid-dynamics-hydrocephalus\/\">Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Relevant to Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) flows through the four ventricles and then flows between the meninges in an area called the subarachnoid space.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/cerebrospinal-fluid-dynamics-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Image_20240819_205833_621-scaled.jpeg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Image_20240819_205833_621\" data-desc=\"Swimming from Alcatraz through San Francisco bay. \" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Image_20240819_205833_621-768x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Team Hydro celebrates 20 years.\" height=\"576\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/team-hydro-20th-swim\/\">Nearly 20 Years of Endurance, Dedication, and Swimming the Unswimmable In the Name of Hydrocephalus Research with Team Hydro<\/a><\/h3>Team Hydro is a group of dedicated volunteers and swimmers helping to raise awareness and funding for advanced research of hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/team-hydro-20th-swim\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/XChromosome.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"XChromosome\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/XChromosome.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/finding-our-way-with-l1cam\/\">Finding Our Way with L1CAM<\/a><\/h3>The causes of hydrocephalus are varied, but one with a clear genetic linkage is X-linked hydrocephalus, a genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 of 30,000 births.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/finding-our-way-with-l1cam\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CellJunctions101.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"CellJunctions101\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CellJunctions101.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-junction-junction-whats-your-function\/\">Research 101: Junction, Junction, What&#8217;s Your Function?<\/a><\/h3>By understanding why and how these disruptions occur, scientists may be able to repair or replace abnormal junctions and prevent or arrest the development of hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-junction-junction-whats-your-function\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Benaiah.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Benaiah\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Benaiah.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/benaiah\/\">Benaiah<\/a><\/h3>Nineteen. That&#8217;s how many days Benaiah&#8217;s family had with him before realizing how much he was up against. Benaiah&#8217;s story is hard, but it&#8217;s a good one, filled with hope and strength.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/benaiah\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/scoop-on-capitol-hill-in-july-2024\/\">Get the Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for July 2024<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/scoop-on-capitol-hill-in-july-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_cure.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroWebBanner_1500x800_cure\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/hydrowebbanner_1500x800_cure-768x410.jpg\" alt=\"About Us Women Holding CURE sign Research Priorities\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/community-research-priorities\/\">Community Research Priorities<\/a><\/h3>Read Study Here Community Research Priorities We listened closely to the needs of our community over the last few years by conducting a formal study using the James Lind Alliance (JLA) methodology that included patients,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/community-research-priorities\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ResearchersInLab.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ResearchersInLab\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ResearchersInLab-768x410.png\" alt=\"Get Involved in Research, hydrocephalus\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-involved-in-research\/\">Get Involved in Research<\/a><\/h3>Get Involved In Research Researchers may have the scientific expertise, but they need input from people living with hydrocephalus in order to ask the right questions and develop treatments that will benefit our entire community&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-involved-in-research\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/research-we-fund-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"research we fund\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/research-we-fund-.png\" alt=\"Research Priorities\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-we-fund\/\">Research We Fund<\/a><\/h3>Research We Fund By connecting basic, translational, and clinical researchers, HA is accelerating hydrocephalus research and working to fulfill our mission. Bench to Bedside The Hydrocephalus Association Research Program is focused on advancing promising avenues&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-we-fund\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HAPPIER.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HAPPIER\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/HAPPIER.png\" alt=\"HAPPIER hydrocephalus patient powered registry\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/join-the-hydrocephalus-patient-registry\/\">Join the Hydrocephalus Patient Registry<\/a><\/h3>Share your experiences and help inform critical hydrocephalus research! JOIN HAPPIER! &nbsp; What is HAPPIER? HAPPIER is an online database created for our community to share your experience living with hydrocephalus. By sharing your experience,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/join-the-hydrocephalus-patient-registry\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Clinical Networks\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.png\" alt=\"The Clinical Networks\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-clinical-networks\/\">The Clinical Networks<\/a><\/h3>Clinical Networks The HCRN and AHCRN are focused on improving the lives of those living with hydrocephalus. Our Clinical Networks are Making a Difference! The HCRN and AHCRN are focused on improving the lives of&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-clinical-networks\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SENSEER.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Senseer\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SENSEER.png\" alt=\"senseer-data-drive-care\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-research-grant-shunt-monitor\/\">Department of Defense Awards $5.6 Million Grant to Senseer Health Inc. for Innovative Hydrocephalus Shunt Monitoring Technology<\/a><\/h3>DOD has awarded Senseer Health Inc. $5.6 million to develop an innovative medical monitoring device for individuals living with hydrocephalus. This could be a game-changer for the hydrocephalus community. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-research-grant-shunt-monitor\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-for-june-2024\/\">Get the Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for June 2024<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-for-june-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nppact-Briefing.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Nppact Briefing\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nppact-Briefing.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nppact-hosts-first-congressional-event\/\">National Partnership for Pediatric to Adult Care Transition (NPPACT) Hosts First Congressional Event<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association, alongside several other organizations, hosted a Capitol Hill Briefing to address the significant challenges young adults with pediatric-onset conditions face when transitioning to the adult healthcare system, highlighting the urgent need for&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nppact-hosts-first-congressional-event\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SampleSize.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SampleSize\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SampleSize.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-the-importance-of-sample-size\/\">Research 101: The Importance of Sample Size<\/a><\/h3>Having a large number of participants reduces the risk of accidently having extreme, or biased, groups. Let&#8217;s find out why.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-the-importance-of-sample-size\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/NHC-featured-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NHC featured image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/NHC-featured-image.png\" alt=\"Patient Engagement: A Key Healthcare Priority\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/patient-engagement-a-key-healthcare-priority\/\">Patient Engagement: A Key Healthcare Priority<\/a><\/h3>HA staff recently attended the National Health Council&#8217;s (NHC) Science of Patient Engagement Symposium. The event, hosted in Washington, D.C., brought together an array of patients and patient organizations to speak on the importance of&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/patient-engagement-a-key-healthcare-priority\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Website-1500x800-9.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 1500&#215;800 (9)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Website-1500x800-9-768x410.png\" alt=\"traveling with hydrocephalus\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/traveling-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Traveling with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Your Resource to Traveling with Hydrocephalus Traveling Soon? Whether you are flying, cruising, camping, or driving abroad or within the states, the ability to travel is important to independence, self-esteem, and lifestyle. Individuals living with&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/traveling-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-6.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Physicians' Directory\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-6.png\" alt=\"Physicians' Directory\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/physicians-directory\/\">Physicians&#8217; Directory<\/a><\/h3>Find A Doctor To find a specialist, use the search tool below. New specialists are regularly added. DISCLAIMER: We are pleased to provide this resource and want to remind you that the Directory is not&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/physicians-directory\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Randomization.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Randomization\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Randomization.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-randomization\/\">Research 101: Randomization<\/a><\/h3>Our Research Blog 101 series continues with a look at how randomization works in clinical trials.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-randomization\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-7.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Questions for Your Doctor about Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-7.png\" alt=\"Questions for Your Doctor about Hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-your-doctor\/\">Questions for Your Doctor about Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Questions for Your Doctor about Hydrocephalus All questions are valuable and this is your chance to take charge, so use our suggestions as a starting point. We have compiled lists of questions that we believe&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-your-doctor\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-10.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (10)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-10.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-adults-with-nph\/\">What to Ask Your Doctor about NPH<\/a><\/h3>Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-adults-with-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-9.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (9)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-9.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-young-and-middle-age-adults\/\">What to Ask Your Doctor about Young and Middle-Age Adults with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-young-and-middle-age-adults\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-8.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (8)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-8.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-teens-and-young-adults\/\">What to Ask Your Doctor about Teens with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-teens-and-young-adults\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/As-your-child-grows.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"As your child grows\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/As-your-child-grows.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-parents-of-infants-and-children\/\">What to Ask Your Doctor About Infants and Children with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Creating and maintaining a good relationship with qualified doctors is vital in overall healthcare planning. We have compiled lists of questions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/questions-for-parents-of-infants-and-children\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ryan.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ryan\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ryan.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ryan\/\">Ryan<\/a><\/h3>After a benign brain tumor diagnosis amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan faced an even greater challenge when a subsequent injury unveiled hydrocephalus. His emergency surgery marked a turning point, empowering him to pursue a fulfilling&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ryan\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Download PDF\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Download-PDF.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-history-summary\/\">Medical History Summary<\/a><\/h3>Fill out this form to keep track of your medical history and other vital information regarding your health. Keep a printed copy always with you.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-history-summary\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Blogs-300x240-1-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Blogs-300x240-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advancing-hydrocephalus-treatment-options\/\">Advancing Engineering Solutions for Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>As part of its strategic plan, HA&#8217;s research team expanded its network to include bioengineers, inspiring a new generation to drive device innovation for hydrocephalus-leading to the Engineering Roadshow!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advancing-hydrocephalus-treatment-options\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Prenatal-FAQ-Checklist-for-Expectant-Parents-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Prenatal FAQ Checklist for Expectant Parents (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Prenatal-FAQ-Checklist-for-Expectant-Parents-1.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus in pregnancy\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/prenatal-faq-checklist-for-expectant-parents\/\">Prenatal FAQ Checklist for Expectant Parents<\/a><\/h3>Receiving an unexpected prenatal diagnosis of hydrocephalus can be difficult to handle. Expectant parents can experience a range of emotions. We&#8217;re here for you.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/prenatal-faq-checklist-for-expectant-parents\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/research-workshop-24-sized-for-blog.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"research workshop 24 sized for blog\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/research-workshop-24-sized-for-blog.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Association Research Workshop 2024\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advancing-hydrocephalus-treatment\/\">Advancing Hydrocephalus Research and Treatment Options: Non-Invasive Therapy Research Workshop<\/a><\/h3>More than 75 experts in hydrocephalus gathered in Cincinnati, OH for the 2024 Research Workshop focused on finding ways to better treat hydrocephalus, aiming to make treatments safer and less invasive.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advancing-hydrocephalus-treatment\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-march-2024\/\">Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for March 2024<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues. (March 2024)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-march-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"Congressional Briefing\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/congressional-briefing\/\">Hydrocephalus Association Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association recently partnered with the Defense Health Research Consortium (DHRC) to host a research-centered Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/congressional-briefing\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/olga.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"olga\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/olga.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/olga\/\">Olga<\/a><\/h3>Olga confronted unexpected health hurdles at 62. From navigating unexplained falls to advocating for her treatment, her story embodies resilience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/olga\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/HA-X-AANS-600x503-1.webp\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HA-X-AANS-600&#215;503\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/HA-X-AANS-600x503-1.webp\" alt=\"\" height=\"503\" width=\"600\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-association-highlights-revolutionary-women-in-medical-research-blazeryost\/\">Revolutionary Women in Hydrocephalus Research &#8211; Dr. Blazer-Yost<\/a><\/h3>Celebrate Influential Leaders during National Women&#8217;s History Month. Dr. Blazer-Yost, scientist and medical researcher is making strides for hydrocephalus. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-association-highlights-revolutionary-women-in-medical-research-blazeryost\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Carla-and-Cassidy-Featured-Image-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Carla and Cassidy Featured Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Carla-and-Cassidy-Featured-Image-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/carla\/\">In Memory of Our Miracle Carla<\/a><\/h3>Carla&#8217;s journey began with a revelation that resonated with uncertainty. Carla was diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus in-utero in the first trimester. Their physician, unfamiliar with delivering babies diagnosed with hydrocephalus, advocated for abortion, citing a&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/carla\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Women in Medical Research\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6-768x644.png\" alt=\"Women in Medical Research\" height=\"644\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-women-of-impact-2024\/\">Hydrocephalus Association Highlights Revolutionary Women in Medical Research<\/a><\/h3>Celebrate Influential Leaders during National Women&#8217;s History Month. Dr. Robinson &#038; Dr. Jantzie are both revolutionary women making strides for hydrocephalus<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-women-of-impact-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-the-hydrocephalus-scoop-february-2024\/\">Get the Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for February 2024<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-the-hydrocephalus-scoop-february-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rare-Disease-Advocacy-Week-Photo-scaled.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Rare Disease Advocacy Week Photo\" data-desc=\"Hydrocephalus Association Advocates for Rare Disease Week\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rare-Disease-Advocacy-Week-Photo-768x731.jpg\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Association Advocates for Rare Disease Week\" height=\"731\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/rare-disease-week-2024\/\">Hydrocephalus Association Unites Advocates for 2024 Rare Disease Week<\/a><\/h3>Members from the Hydrocephalus Association Action Network came to Washington, DC, to participate in the Everylife Foundation for Rare Disease&#8217;s Rare Disease Week, which took place from February 25-28, 2024.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/rare-disease-week-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cecilia.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Cecilia\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cecilia.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/tyerria\/\">Tyerria<\/a><\/h3>&#8220;Our miracle baby is now a young woman who has been truly blessed and remains steadfast.&#8221; Read Tyerria&#8217;s story, told by her mom, Terra.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/tyerria\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NTD.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NTD\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NTD.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/neural-tube-defects-ntd\/\">Neural Tube Defects (NTD)<\/a><\/h3>Learn about the genetics of neural tube defects, which can lead to hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/neural-tube-defects-ntd\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ControlTrial.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ControlTrial\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ControlTrial.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-an-explanation-of-clinical-trials-design\/\">Research 101: An Explanation of Clinical Trials Design<\/a><\/h3>Dr. Koschnitzky continues our Science Facts blog series with an explanation of the various clinical trial designs we find in hydrocephalus research.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-an-explanation-of-clinical-trials-design\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Coping-with-hosptal-stays.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Coping with hospital stays\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Coping-with-hosptal-stays.png\" alt=\"Coping with hospital stays\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/coping-with-hospital-stays\/\">Coping with Hospital Stays<\/a><\/h3>If you have hydrocephalus, the hospital may be a very familiar place. Learn tips and tools on how to cope with hospitalizations.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/coping-with-hospital-stays\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-january-2024\/\">Get the Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for January 2024<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-january-2024\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featuredimaage.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"featuredimaage\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featuredimaage.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/genetic-mutations-and-their-role-in-congenital-hydrocephalus\/\">Genetic Mutations and their Role in Congenital Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus has been shown to have multiple causes, including numerous genetic origins. Dr. Jenna Koschnitzky explores genetic mutations in a three blog series.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/genetic-mutations-and-their-role-in-congenital-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-9.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (9)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-9.png\" alt=\"Teacher resources for hydrocephalus, school\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teacher-resources\/\">Teacher Resources<\/a><\/h3>Teacher Resources Give your child&#8217;s teacher the information they need to support your child on their academic journey. Teachers&#8217; Guides to Hydrocephalus There is no &#8220;typical&#8221; learning profile that can be assigned to a child&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teacher-resources\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MEdical-IDS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MEdical IDS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MEdical-IDS.png\" alt=\"Medical Ids\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-alert-ids-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Medical Alert IDs and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Without proper ID of a medical condition, common symptoms can be misdiagnosed and appropriate care could be jeopardized or delayed. Learn more about Medical Alert IDs.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-alert-ids-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-10.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Treatment Team\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-10.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Treatment Team\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-to-be-an-assertive-member-of-the-treatment-team\/\">How to be an Assertive Member of the Treatment Team<\/a><\/h3>People with hydrocephalus and their caregivers are highly encouraged to become active, assertive members of their treatment team.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-to-be-an-assertive-member-of-the-treatment-team\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhiteGreyMatter.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"WhiteGreyMatter\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhiteGreyMatter.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/grey-is-the-new-white-not-in-the-brain\/\">Grey is the new White? Not in the brain!<\/a><\/h3>This Science Facts blog explains the difference between white and grey matter in the brain. Helping you untangle complex concepts and language in research studies!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/grey-is-the-new-white-not-in-the-brain\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PetriDish.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"PetriDish\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PetriDish.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-levels-of-evidence-in-hydrocephalus-clinical-research-studies\/\">Research 101: Levels of Evidence in Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Studies<\/a><\/h3>Clinical studies are often reported in the news, but how do you know if the study is strong? Dr. Koschnitzky describes how to interpret the results of a study.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-101-levels-of-evidence-in-hydrocephalus-clinical-research-studies\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NeuronSuperhighway.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NeuronSuperhighway\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NeuronSuperhighway.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/neurons-a-brain-superhighway\/\">Neurons &#8211; a brain superhighway!<\/a><\/h3>This month&#8217;s Science Facts blog focuses on the neuron and it&#8217;s role in basic brain function. Helping you untangle complex concepts and language in research studies!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/neurons-a-brain-superhighway\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-early-elementary\/\">Teacher&#8217;s Guide: Early Elementary (K-2nd)<\/a><\/h3>Our Teachers&#8217; Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-early-elementary\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/New-Website-830x445-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 830&#215;445 (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/New-Website-830x445-2-768x421.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"421\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-late-elementary\/\">Teacher&#8217;s Guide: Late Elementary (Grades 3-5)<\/a><\/h3>Our Teachers&#8217; Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-late-elementary\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/New-Website-1500x800-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 1500&#215;800 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/New-Website-1500x800-1-768x410.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-high-school\/\">Teacher&#8217;s Guide to Hydrocephalus: High School<\/a><\/h3>Our Teachers&#8217; Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-high-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-17.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Social Sharing Photo 1200&#215;630 (17)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-17-768x403.png\" alt=\"african american kid writing in school\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-middle-school\/\">Teachers&#8217; Guide: Middle School (6th-8th)<\/a><\/h3>Our Teachers&#8217; Guides address common learning challenges faced by many children with hydrocephalus as well as their needs in mainstream classrooms.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/teachers-guide-middle-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-for-december-2023\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for December 2023<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-for-december-2023\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/walker-hero-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"walker hero &#8211; 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/walker-hero-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/health-challenges-and-school\/\">Health Challenges and School<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus, as well as the other medical conditions that can accompany it, can have an impact on a child&#8217;s ability to participate fully in school.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/health-challenges-and-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toolkit-for-Transitioning-Medical-Care-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Toolkit for Transitioning Medical Care (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toolkit-for-Transitioning-Medical-Care-1.png\" alt=\"Toolkit for Transitioning Medical Care\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/toolkit-transitioning-medical-care\/\">Toolkit for Transitioning Medical Care<\/a><\/h3>Working with both pediatric and adult providers, we have developed a tool for you to use to help ensure a smooth transition of care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/toolkit-transitioning-medical-care\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-for-a-Successful-Transition-to-Adult-Care.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Timeline for a Successful Transition to Adult Care\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-for-a-Successful-Transition-to-Adult-Care.png\" alt=\"Timeline for a Successful Transition to Adult Care\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/timeline-for-transitioning-to-adult-care\/\">Timeline for a Successful Transition to Adult Care<\/a><\/h3>Mapping out a path to taking over your medical care once you are of legal age and\/or ready to move away from home will help you have a successful transition into the adult medical world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/timeline-for-transitioning-to-adult-care\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/primary-care-needs-of-children-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Primary Care Needs of Children with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Children with hydrocephalus may have life-long special health needs. It&#8217;s key that caregivers understand hydrocephalus to provide the right primary healthcare.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/primary-care-needs-of-children-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-4.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (4)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-4.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/learning-disabilities-in-children-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Learning Disabilities in Children with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Learning disabilities (difficulties) are not uncommon in kids with hydrocephalus. Parents must be prepared to act early to give their child the best chance for success.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/learning-disabilities-in-children-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-3.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (3)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-3.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/sending-your-child-to-daycare\/\">Sending your Child to Daycare<\/a><\/h3>Sending off a child to daycare is scary on its own. We have developed a checklist to help you prepare.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/sending-your-child-to-daycare\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/social-skills-development-in-children-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Social Skills Development in Children with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Some kids with hydrocephalus face difficulty developing their social skills. This article talks about those difficulties and suggests tools for overcoming them.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/social-skills-development-in-children-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"Cynthia Solomon Resident&#039;s Prize\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/dr-chiarelli-receives-ha-residents-prize\/\">Dr. Peter Chiarelli Receives the Hydrocephalus Association Cynthia Solomon Resident&#8217;s Prize for Noninvasive Shunt Function Assessment Method<\/a><\/h3>The Resident&#8217;s prize is awarded each year to the most promising hydrocephalus-related research paper presented by a neurosurgical resident at the Pediatric Section meeting of the AANS\/CNS. The prize is designed to encourage young doctors&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/dr-chiarelli-receives-ha-residents-prize\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-17.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Social Sharing Photo 1200&#215;630 (17)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-17-768x403.png\" alt=\"african american kid writing in school\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/individualized-education-program\/\">Individualized Education Program (IEP)<\/a><\/h3>Guidance for parents so they can learn how to develop and maintain good communication between with school personnel.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/individualized-education-program\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-Hydrocephalus-Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-november-2023\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for November 2023<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-november-2023\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/College.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"College\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/College.png\" alt=\"college, college and hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/scholarship\/\">Scholarship<\/a><\/h3>Scholarship Program Established in 1994 to provide financial assistance to capable and promising young adults who live with the ongoing challenges and complexities of hydrocephalus. We are proud to offer a total of twelve scholarships&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/scholarship\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/17.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; Managing Day to Day Challenges\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/17-768x403.png\" alt=\"Managing Day to Day Challenges, hydrocephalus\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/bullying-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Bullying and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Bullying. We hold on to the 1950s image of the big kid on the playground taunting, name-calling, pushing, and intimidating other children.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/bullying-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-6.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Back To School\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-6-768x403.png\" alt=\"Back To School\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/back-to-school\/\">Back To School Checklist<\/a><\/h3>It&#8217;s that time of the year &#8211; back to school time! Here is a checklist that includes a couple of simple tips for starting the school year on the right foot.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/back-to-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/College.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"College\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/College.png\" alt=\"college, college and hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/college\/\">College<\/a><\/h3>College Share College is an exciting, intimidating, and emotionally charged event. College opens the door to new opportunities and offers personal development, growth, and independence. Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult for&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/college\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-9.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; Driving and Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-9-768x403.png\" alt=\"Driving and Hydrocephalus\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/driving-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Driving and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Driving is often seen as a rite of passage into adulthood. However, it&#8217;s not uncommon for individuals with hydrocephalus to experience challenges.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/driving-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy Toolkit pic 1500&#215;800\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-2-768x410.png\" alt=\"advocate with us, tools for advocates, advocacy strategy\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advocate-with-us\/\">Advocate With Us<\/a><\/h3>Advocate With Us The\u00a0Hydrocephalus Action Network (HAN)\u00a0is a grassroots network of volunteers &#8220;at the ready&#8221; who are willing to take action to help the Hydrocephalus Association advocate on behalf of all those affected by hydrocephalus&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advocate-with-us\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy Toolkit pic 1500&#215;800\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-2-768x410.png\" alt=\"advocate with us, tools for advocates, advocacy strategy\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/our-advocacy-strategy\/\">Advocacy Strategy<\/a><\/h3>Our Advocacy Strategy Alongside the hydrocephalus community, we advocate for policies, programs and agencies that help advance research into a cure for hydrocephalus and new treatment options, improve the lives of the over 1 million&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/our-advocacy-strategy\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/caucus-memebers.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/caucus-memebers.png\" alt=\"Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus, hydrocephalus caucus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/congressional-pediatric-and-adult-hydrocephalus-caucus\/\">Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus<\/a><\/h3>Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus The Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus works to increase awareness of hydrocephalus and the myriad of medical, educational, and social issues faced by the over 1 million Americans&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/congressional-pediatric-and-adult-hydrocephalus-caucus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Transitioning-from-pediatric-to-adult-care.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Transitioning from pediatric to adult care\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Transitioning-from-pediatric-to-adult-care.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"399\" width=\"600\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transitioning-from-pediatric-to-adult-care\/\">Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care<\/a><\/h3>A major milestone in a young adult living with hydrocephalus is the transition from pediatric to adult medical care. Planning for transition is vital, but this process can be complex and overwhelming. Transitioning from Pediatric&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transitioning-from-pediatric-to-adult-care\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Advocacy-SM-posts-300-\u00d7-240-px-Oct-2023.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy SM posts (300 \u00d7 240 px) Oct 2023\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Advocacy-SM-posts-300-\u00d7-240-px-Oct-2023.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-october-2023\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for October 2023<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-october-2023\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/about-hydrocephalus-video\/\">Video: About Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Our video simplifies and explains what hydrocephalus is, showcases the treatment options, and highlights the key symptoms to look out for in case of complications. Take a minute to watch and expand your understanding like&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/about-hydrocephalus-video\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cecilia.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Cecilia\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cecilia.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cecilia\/\">Cecilia<\/a><\/h3>Kristen shares Cecilia&#8217;s inspiring journey, born at 29 weeks, a testament to resilience and the human spirit&#8217;s triumph.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cecilia\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Advocacy-Update-9-2023.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy Update 9 2023\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Advocacy-Update-9-2023.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-september-2023\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill for September 2023<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-scoop-september-2023\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/James-featured-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"James featured image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/James-featured-image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/james\/\">James<\/a><\/h3>James recounts his journey navigating academic success and personal growth while living with hydrocephalus. His story underscores resilience and the call for improved support.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/james\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/44.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"44\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/44.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/healthy-living-nph\/\">Healthy Living: NPH<\/a><\/h3>Healthy Living: NPH Staying healthy, from the inside out, is key to maintaining a good quality of life when living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Gain tips and tools to optimize your body and mind&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/healthy-living-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-8-23-RESIZED-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Scoop on Capitol Hill 8 23 RESIZED 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-8-23-RESIZED-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Scoop\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-august-2023\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill | August 2023<\/a><\/h3>Things in Washington, DC are both quiet and chaotic at the same time. Apparently, it&#8217;s a thing with the political world. Here&#8217;s the scoop on what&#8217;s happening on hydrocephalus issues.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-august-2023\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jamieft.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"jamieft\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jamieft.png\" alt=\"Photo of Jamie Mae Wright\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/post-surgical-depression\/\">Post-surgical Depression<\/a><\/h3>There&#8217;s one surgical complication that is seldom if ever, mentioned before or after surgery, post-surgical depression. Learn more.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/post-surgical-depression\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/remarkable-journey-julia\/\">The Remarkable Journey of One of America&#8217;s Earliest Shunt Surgeries<\/a><\/h3>In 1957, Julia entered the world as a healthy infant. However,  just 19 days old, Julia had one of the first successful shunt surgeries in the United States.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/remarkable-journey-julia\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Untitled-design-8.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroAssist\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Untitled-design-8.png\" alt=\"hydroassist cards\" height=\"300\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydroassist-cards-request-form\/\">HydroAssist Cards Request Form<\/a><\/h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydroassist-cards-request-form\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Capitol.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Capitol\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Capitol.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capital-hill-for-july-2023-2\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capital Hill for June\/July 2023<\/a><\/h3>Right now, Congress has two important tasks as it works to increase the country&#8217;s debt limit and also come to agreement on how much money will be spent in next year&#8217;s federal budget. Here&#8217;s the&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capital-hill-for-july-2023-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Evelyn.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Evelyn\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Evelyn.png\" alt=\"Evelyn\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/evelyn\/\">Evelyn<\/a><\/h3>Evelyn shares how the surgical placement of a shunt for NPH transformed her life.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/evelyn\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ReFlow-for-Featured-Image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ReFlow for Featured Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ReFlow-for-Featured-Image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/anuncia-medical-inc-announces-published-data-with-clinical-outcomes-using-the-reflow-ventricular-system-in-line-with-hydrocephalus-shunts\/\">Anuncia Medical, Inc., Announces Published Data with Clinical Outcomes Using the ReFlow\u2122 Ventricular System In-Line with Hydrocephalus Shunts<\/a><\/h3>Anuncia Medical, Inc., a company advancing innovations for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management systems and neurocritical care haspublished an article in the journal Pediatric Neurosurgery reporting the use of the ReFlow\u2122 Ventricular System with Hydrocephalus shunts&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/anuncia-medical-inc-announces-published-data-with-clinical-outcomes-using-the-reflow-ventricular-system-in-line-with-hydrocephalus-shunts\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/John-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"John\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/John-.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/john\/\">John<\/a><\/h3>Sukey shares her husband&#8217;s journey with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/john\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blogs-300x240-8.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240 (8)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blogs-300x240-8.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shuntcheck-study\/\">Study Finds ShuntCheck is an Effective Aid for Emergency Room Doctors<\/a><\/h3>Study Finds ShuntCheck is an effective aid for emergency room doctors in determining the need for surgical intervention in a possible shunt failure. The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical placement of a&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shuntcheck-study\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WalktoEndHydrocepahus3.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"WalktoEndHydrocepahus3\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WalktoEndHydrocepahus3-768x421.png\" alt=\"WALK to end Hydrocephalus, find a walk\" height=\"421\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/find-a-walk-near-you\/\">Find a WALK Near You<\/a><\/h3>HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION WALK To End Hydrocephalus Goal $1,900,000 0 Help us find a cure for hydrocephalus by participating in a WALK to End Hydrocephalus near you! Every year, over 8,500 people participate in a WALK&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/find-a-walk-near-you\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Capitol.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Capitol\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Capitol.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capital-hill-for-may-2023\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capital Hill for May 2023<\/a><\/h3>Right now, Congress has two important tasks as it works to increase the country&#8217;s debt limit and also come to agreement on how much money will be spent in next year&#8217;s federal budget. Here&#8217;s the&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capital-hill-for-may-2023\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Just-Keep-Going-Featured-Image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Just Keep Going Featured Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Just-Keep-Going-Featured-Image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/living-with-nph-part-2-tips-for-living-with-nph\/\">Living With NPH Part 2: Tips for Living With NPH<\/a><\/h3>Frank Salamone shares tips for living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/living-with-nph-part-2-tips-for-living-with-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Frank-Featured-Image-300x240-.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Frank Featured Image 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Frank-Featured-Image-300x240-.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/living-with-nph-part-1\/\">Living With NPH Part 1: Trying to Make Peace With a &#8220;New Normal&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>Frank Salamone, L.C.S.W.\u00a0is living with NPH and shares his story.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/living-with-nph-part-1\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kyleigh-16-in-Snow-EDITED.jpeg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Kyleigh 16 in Snow EDITED\" data-desc=\"??????????\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kyleigh-16-in-Snow-EDITED.jpeg\" alt=\"\" height=\"450\" width=\"536\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/kyleigh\/\">Kyleigh<\/a><\/h3>At the age of 10 months, Kyleigh was diagnosed with obstructive hydrocephalus, also known as non-communicating hydrocephalus. She developed hydrocephalus from a tectal glioma (brain tumor).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/kyleigh\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Marcos.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Image Marcos\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Marcos.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/marcos-24\/\">Marcos<\/a><\/h3>Marcos acquired hydrocephalus at 3 days old due to a brain bleed. Growing up with hydrocephalus, he faced multiple surgeries and hospital stays. But those challenges led him to his life mission!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/marcos-24\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blogs-300x240-Stanley-White.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240 Stanley White\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blogs-300x240-Stanley-White.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/stanley-white-receives-presidents-lifetime-achievement-award\/\">Dr. Stanley White, Living with NPH, Receives President&#8217;s Lifetime Achievement Award<\/a><\/h3>Dr. Stanley White will receive the President&#8217;s Lifetime Achievement Award on April 28 at the Providence Mission Hospital Annual Awards Luncheon. Stanley has had NPH since 1986 and received a ventriculoarterial shunt at UCLA in&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/stanley-white-receives-presidents-lifetime-achievement-award\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mira-1-Edited-FINAL.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Mira 1 Edited FINAL\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mira-1-Edited-FINAL.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"239\" width=\"278\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/mira-nph\/\">Mira<\/a><\/h3>Mira was diagnosed with NPH at the age of 79. She believes in early detection of hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/mira-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Relationships-and-Hydrocephalus.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Relationships and Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Relationships-and-Hydrocephalus.png\" alt=\"Relationships and Hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/relationships-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Relationships and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Relationships and Hydrocephalus Share Navigating relationships can be difficult &#8211; even more so when complicated by hydrocephalus, headaches and other complications. An area that is often neglected is how hydrocephalus affects the most important aspects&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/relationships-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Employment-and-Hydrocephalus.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Employment and Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Employment-and-Hydrocephalus.png\" alt=\"Employment and Hydrocephalus, employment, work\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/employment\/\">Employment and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Employment and Hydrocephalus Share Many adults diagnosed with hydrocephalus lead full lives with proper management of the condition. People diagnosed with hydrocephalus in childhood often go on to find jobs and people diagnosed in adulthood&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/employment\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022-Innovator-Awards-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"2022 Innovator Awards (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022-Innovator-Awards-2-768x644.png\" alt=\"Innovator Awards\" height=\"644\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/announcing-ha-2022-innovator-award-recipients\/\">Announcing the Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s 2022 Innovator Award Recipients<\/a><\/h3>The 2022 Innovator Award recipients are investigating novel aspects about the development of hydrocephalus and evaluating innovative treatments to enhance long-term results.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/announcing-ha-2022-innovator-award-recipients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blogs-300x240-1-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Blogs 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blogs-300x240-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/kim-62\/\">Kim<\/a><\/h3>Kim was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) at the age of 62.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/kim-62\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Webinars.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Webinars\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Webinars.jpg\" alt=\"Webinars\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/webinars\/\">Webinars<\/a><\/h3>WEBINARS Stay Connected and Informed: Free Webinars on Hydrocephalus Care, Life, and Breakthrough Research. We are pleased to offer educational webinars to help you stay informed and current on the latest news surrounding hydrocephalus. These&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/webinars\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/what-i-know-now-tips-to-prepare-for-shunt-surgery\/\">What I Know Now: Tips to Prepare for Shunt Surgery<\/a><\/h3>If you are an adult with NPH heading into your first shunt surgery or revision Frank Salamone has some tips for you!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/what-i-know-now-tips-to-prepare-for-shunt-surgery\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penpal.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"penpal\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/penpal.png\" alt=\"pen pal program\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/penpalprogram\/\">Pen Pal Program<\/a><\/h3>PEN PAL PROGRAM The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s Pen pal program is designed to support kids ages 7- 12.\u00a0 The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s Pen pal program is designed to support kids ages 7-12 in finding real and lasting&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/penpalprogram\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/thriving-with-nph-trish-boguckis-story\/\">Trish<\/a><\/h3>Trish was diagnosed with NPH and had shunt surgery. Thanks to that and several kinds of therapy, Trish is now back to doing what she loves.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/thriving-with-nph-trish-boguckis-story\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240 (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/gary-chaffee-nph\/\">Gary<\/a><\/h3>Gary has been living with NPH for over 40 years. He hopes the information he offers is helpful to someone that is just learning about the condition.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/gary-chaffee-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/44.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"44\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/44.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/dorothy-sorlie-nph\/\">Dorothy<\/a><\/h3>Dorothy&#8217;s goal is to help others find an accurate NPH diagnosis and treatment to avoid what she, and so many, have experienced.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/dorothy-sorlie-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/untitled-design-5.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Wesley\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/untitled-design-5-768x644.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"644\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wesley-29\/\">Wesley<\/a><\/h3>In high school, football player Wesley got some shocking news. He was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and told to stop playing football. However, he didn&#8217;t let that stop him from living life to the fullest. Today,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wesley-29\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy Toolkit pic 1500&#215;800\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-1-768x410.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-advocacy-jan-feb-2022-update\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill: Jan\/Feb 2022 Update<\/a><\/h3>It&#8217;s been a busy time in Congress. Find out what we&#8217;ve been up to on Capitol Hill!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-advocacy-jan-feb-2022-update\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/istock-151617200-1024x680.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Science and Lab Research\" data-desc=\"A scientist holding a Petri Dish with Virus and bacteria cells.\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/istock-151617200-1024x680-768x510.jpg\" alt=\"Research\" height=\"510\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalusresearchinnovatoraward2022\/\">Five Scientists Awarded HA Grants for Their Bold and Innovative Work<\/a><\/h3>Announcing our 2021 Innovator Award recipients! These brilliant scientists are exploring new ideas about why hydrocephalus develops and testing new treatments to improve long term outcomes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalusresearchinnovatoraward2022\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MatterInjury.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MatterInjury\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MatterInjury.jpg\" alt=\"Image scan of Grey Matter Injury\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/grey-matter-brain-damage\/\">Grey Matter Brain Damage<\/a><\/h3>This blog explains the difference between white and grey matter injuries and their effects on the brain.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/grey-matter-brain-damage\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SOPHIA GIGANTE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-benefits-of-boxing\/\">The Benefits of Boxing<\/a><\/h3>As a health and fitness professional, Sophia tells us that boxing is not about fighting, she believes that with the proper guidance and precautions, boxing can be an empowering and beneficial form of exercise for&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-benefits-of-boxing\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Transitioning-to-College-Healthcare-Management.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Transitioning to College Healthcare Management\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Transitioning-to-College-Healthcare-Management.png\" alt=\"College Transition\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transitioning-to-college-healthcare-management\/\">Transitioning to College: Healthcare Management<\/a><\/h3>For many young adults living with hydrocephalus, college is the first time they are managing their medical condition(s) on their own, particularly if the individual has moved away from home to live on campus. For&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transitioning-to-college-healthcare-management\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Transitioning-to-College-Academics.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Transitioning to College Academics\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Transitioning-to-College-Academics.png\" alt=\"Transitioning to College: Academics\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transitioning-to-college-academics\/\">Transitioning to College: Academics<\/a><\/h3>There are a lot of moving parts once a student with hydrocephalus commits to a college and moves on to requesting accommodations (for those that need them), honing their self-advocacy skills, and preparing to navigate&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transitioning-to-college-academics\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/College.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"College\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/College.png\" alt=\"college, college and hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/choosing-the-right-college\/\">Choosing the Right College<\/a><\/h3>Alongside the typical comparisons for choosing a college, like cost, distance from home, academic major, etc., students with hydrocephalus should consider proximity to a medical center with neurosurgical care as well as compare the services&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/choosing-the-right-college\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/College-Status-and-Leave-Policies.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"College Status and Leave Policies\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/College-Status-and-Leave-Policies.png\" alt=\"College Status and Leave Policies\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/college-status-and-leave-policies\/\">College Status and Leave Policies<\/a><\/h3>Students with hydrocephalus may require more flexibility in their college experience, due to unpredictable hospitalization, medical procedures, and illness. It&#8217;s important for students and families to understand the policies on full- and part-time student status&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/college-status-and-leave-policies\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/College-Programs-for-Academic-and-Accessibility-Support.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"College Programs for Academic and Accessibility Support\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/College-Programs-for-Academic-and-Accessibility-Support.png\" alt=\"College Programs for Academic and Accessibility Support\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/college-programs-for-academic-and-accessibility-support\/\">College Programs for Academic and Accessibility Support<\/a><\/h3>Academic support varies across colleges, from peer tutoring and writing centers to specialized programs to schools completely built around educating students with learning disabilities. Additionally, some schools are well known for their inclusive approach to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/college-programs-for-academic-and-accessibility-support\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Differences-Between-High-School-and-College-Accommodations.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Differences Between High School and College Accommodations\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Differences-Between-High-School-and-College-Accommodations.png\" alt=\"Differences Between High School and College Accommodations\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/differences-between-high-school-and-college-accommodations\/\">Differences Between High School and College Accommodations<\/a><\/h3>It is important for students and families to understand that the services, supports, and accommodations that a student received in high school may not be available in the college setting. The responsibility for requesting and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/differences-between-high-school-and-college-accommodations\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-14.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (14)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-14.png\" alt=\"college search\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-college-search\/\">The College Search<\/a><\/h3>There is a lot to consider when thinking about transitioning to college with hydrocephalus. Beyond the typical considerations around academic fit and cost, you will also need to think about your medical needs and what&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-college-search\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mental-Health-and-Wellness-for-College-Students.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Mental Health and Wellness for College Students\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mental-Health-and-Wellness-for-College-Students.png\" alt=\"Mental Health and Wellness for College Students\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/mental-health-and-wellness-for-college-students\/\">Mental Health and Wellness for College Students<\/a><\/h3>College is an exciting time for many students but it can also be overwhelming, as students transition to a more independent lifestyle with new academic and social pressures. It can be a lot for some&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/mental-health-and-wellness-for-college-students\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Flowsense-device-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Flowsense device image 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Flowsense-device-image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/rhaeos-awarded-nih-grant-for-flowsense\/\">TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: Rhaeos, Inc. Awarded NIH Grant to Advance Development of FlowSense Wireless Sensor<\/a><\/h3>Rhaeos, Inc. was awarded an NIH grant to advance their development of wearable sensors to detect failed shunts in patients with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/rhaeos-awarded-nih-grant-for-flowsense\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-Photo-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Scoop on Capitol Hill Photo 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-Photo-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/capitol-hill-update\/\">Fighting for Hydrocephalus Funding in Congress. October Update<\/a><\/h3>October has been a busy time for Congress, and the Hydrocephalus Association has been hard at work ensuring that we have a seat at the table. We have an exciting new bill introduced and an&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/capitol-hill-update\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/42.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS- Complications of ETV\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/42-768x403.png\" alt=\"Complications of ETV\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/supportsystem\/\">The Importance of a Support System<\/a><\/h3>Living with hydrocephalus can feel overwhelming at times. That&#8217;s why building a strong support system is so important. Our team of trained professionals is here to help! Our staff will listen to your concerns and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/supportsystem\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-freaks-out-more-when-its-time-for-brain-surgery-you-or-your-parents\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Who Freaks Out More When It&#8217;s Time for Brain Surgery &#8211; You or Your Parents?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, talks about who gets more anxious when it&#8217;s time for her brain surgery-her or her parents.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-freaks-out-more-when-its-time-for-brain-surgery-you-or-your-parents\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-scars\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: After Brain Surgery, Do You Hide or Show Off Your Scars?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, opens up about how she feels about her scars after brain surgery.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-scars\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-do-you-prefer-the-cold-or-the-heat\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Do You Prefer the Cold or the Heat?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, shares whether she prefers cold or warm weather.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-do-you-prefer-the-cold-or-the-heat\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-can-you-hear-your-shunt\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Can You Hear Your Shunt?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, shares her experience with being able to hear her shunt.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-can-you-hear-your-shunt\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-cancelling-plans\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Cancelling Plans<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, opens up about whether she ever lies about canceling plans because of hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-cancelling-plans\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-headaches\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Headaches<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, discusses how she distinguishes between a hydrocephalus headache and a regular headache.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-headaches\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-do-you-feel-your-parents-are-overprotective\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Do You Feel Your Parents Are Overprotective?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, shares her perspective on whether she feels her parents are overprotective.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-do-you-feel-your-parents-are-overprotective\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-are-you-comfortable-with-people-touching-your-hair-or-your-head\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Are You Comfortable With People Touching Your Hair or Your Head?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, shares her thoughts on feeling comfortable with others touching her hair and head.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-are-you-comfortable-with-people-touching-your-hair-or-your-head\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-how-do-you-manage-on-a-bad-hydrocephalus-day\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: How do you Manage on a Bad Hydrocephalus Day?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, talks about how she manages tough days living with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-how-do-you-manage-on-a-bad-hydrocephalus-day\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-are-you-getting-your-drivers-license\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Are you Getting your Driver&#8217;s License?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a senior in high school, discusses driving and hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-are-you-getting-your-drivers-license\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-do-you-tell-that-you-have-hydrocephalus\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Who do you tell that you have Hydrocephalus?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a senior in high school, describes subjects that can be difficult in school.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-do-you-tell-that-you-have-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-Photo-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Scoop on Capitol Hill Photo 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-Photo-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-update-sept-oct-2021\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill &#8211; Sept\/Oct 2021<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association has been busy protecting hydrocephalus-related research dollars in Congress, and working with members Congress to recognize National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-update-sept-oct-2021\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Anuncia-reflow-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Anuncia reflow image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Anuncia-reflow-image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/anunciareflowtmsystemminihydrocephalus\/\">Announcement About Anuncia ReFlowTM System Mini<\/a><\/h3>Earlier this year, Anuncia Inc., a medical device company focused on the development of treatment devices for hydrocephalus and other cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders, announced that the ReFlowTM System Mini received the U.S Food and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/anunciareflowtmsystemminihydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-what-subjects-do-you-find-difficult-in-school\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: What Subjects do you Find Difficult in School?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a senior in high school, describes subjects that can be difficult in school.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-what-subjects-do-you-find-difficult-in-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/NICU-pic-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NICU pic 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/NICU-pic-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nicu-preparing-families-for-life-with-hydrocephalus\/\">In the NICU: Preparing Families for Life with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>A recent study explored how neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) can better prepare families that receive a diagnosis of posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus\u00a0 of prematurity (PHHP).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nicu-preparing-families-for-life-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Healthy-Eating.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Healthy Eating\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Healthy-Eating.png\" alt=\"Healthy Eating\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/healthy-eating\/\">Healthy Eating<\/a><\/h3>Healthy Eating Share Research shows that a balanced diet can contribute to your overall health and help your body work more effectively. Learn more about the importance of healthy foods, diet, and nutrition. What You&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/healthy-eating\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240 (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/foods-to-nourish-the-brain\/\">9 Foods to Nourish Brain Health<\/a><\/h3>After having brain surgery, eating nutrient-dense foods that support your brain can promote healing. Learn more about the 9 foods that can help nourish brain health.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/foods-to-nourish-the-brain\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240 (1)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-and-independence\/\">Hydrocephalus and Independence<\/a><\/h3>By Madeleine Darowiche, HA Volunteer So, you&#8217;re considering living on your own for the first time, but you have hydrocephalus and question if it&#8217;s possible? You&#8217;ve come to the right place. My name is Madeleine&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-and-independence\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240 (2)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-to-reconnect-and-trust-your-body\/\">How to Reconnect and Trust your Body<\/a><\/h3>In this blog, Bethany Holmes, Certified Integrative Health Coach, and Reiki Practitioner discusses how to reconnect, trust, love, and heal your body after trauma.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-to-reconnect-and-trust-your-body\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Morgan-Featured-Image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Morgan Featured Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Morgan-Featured-Image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/morgan-36\/\">Morgan<\/a><\/h3>Morgan struggled for years with debilitating symptoms that no one could explain until finally being diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Now, her struggle continues to get better even after her shunt placement but she refuses to give&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/morgan-36\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merlin-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Merlin 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Merlin-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nphmerlinstory\/\">A Mystery Disease: One Woman&#8217;s Struggle to Get Diagnosed with NPH<\/a><\/h3>Merlin Bott woke up one morning in October 2013 with a severe case of vertigo. It quickly got worse and soon, she became so dehydrated that she had to be hospitalized. Finally after 29 harrowing&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nphmerlinstory\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dr.-Pandey-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Dr. Pandey- Blogs 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dr.-Pandey-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-researcher-dr-aditya-s-pandey\/\">Innovator Award Series: Get to Know Dr. Aditya S. Pandey<\/a><\/h3>In this installment of our Meet the Innovator Award Grantees Blog Series, we interviewed Dr. Aditya S. Pandey, one of four scientists who received a 2020 Innovator Award. Dr. Pandey&#8217;s team is testing the use&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-researcher-dr-aditya-s-pandey\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-Photo-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Scoop on Capitol Hill Photo 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Scoop-on-Capitol-Hill-Photo-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-march-2021\/\">The Hydrocephalus Scoop on Capitol Hill March 2021<\/a><\/h3>The cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington, DC, which is a sure sign that the new Congressional session is well underway. Let&#8217;s get you up to speed on what&#8217;s been happening on hydrocephalus policy issues&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-hydrocephalus-scoop-on-capitol-hill-march-2021\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website &#8211; Blogs 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/New-Website-Blogs-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/thoughts-for-teachers\/\">My Thoughts for Teachers<\/a><\/h3>Sarah Kell, an adult living with hydrocephalus, offers thoughts for teachers when working with a child with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/thoughts-for-teachers\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/New-Website-300x240-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"New Website 300&#215;240\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/New-Website-300x240-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/technology-update-neurallys-developing-bluetooth-enabled-icp-monitor\/\">Technology Update:  Neurallys developing Bluetooth enabled ICP monitor<\/a><\/h3>French startup Neurallys is developing an implantable intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor for hydrocephalus. The device continuously measures, records and sends ICP data to a patient&#8217;s smartphone via a Bluetooth connection.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/technology-update-neurallys-developing-bluetooth-enabled-icp-monitor\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dr.-Stavros-Taraviras.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Dr. Stavros Taraviras\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dr.-Stavros-Taraviras.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2020-innovator-award-series-get-to-know-dr-stavros-taraviras\/\">2020 Innovator Award Series: Get to Know Dr. Stavros Taraviras<\/a><\/h3>Learn about Dr. Stavros Taraviras, one of four scientists who received a Hydrocephalus Association 2020 Innovator Award. Dr. Taraviras is working to turn scar tissue back into ependymal cells as a novel therapeutic strategy for&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2020-innovator-award-series-get-to-know-dr-stavros-taraviras\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; NPH and Rehab\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24-768x403.png\" alt=\"NPH and Rehab\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-emotional-well-being\/\">NPH and Emotional Well-Being<\/a><\/h3>NPH and Emotional Well-Being Share Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging. It is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management, which has an impact on the emotional and mental well being&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-emotional-well-being\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Elis.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Elis\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Elis.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/elis-28\/\">Elis<\/a><\/h3>Despite the headaches, vertigo and learning challenges caused by her hydrocephalus, Elis is studying to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer and loves trying new adventures!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/elis-28\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Cathy-R.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Cathy R\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Cathy-R.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cathy-46\/\">Cathy<\/a><\/h3>Cathy had always experienced headaches. But in 2018 a laughing fit sent her to the emergency room, where she learned she had hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cathy-46\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Samantha.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Samantha\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Samantha.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/samantha-23\/\">Samantha<\/a><\/h3>Samantha lived her entire life with a shunt to treat her hydrocephalus until an emergency trip to the hospital at age 22 changed everything.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/samantha-23\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Danielle-Smith-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Danielle Smith\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Danielle-Smith-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/danielle-29\/\">Danielle<\/a><\/h3>Danielle spent years with debilitating symptoms that caused her to struggle in school and life. Eventually as an adult, she was treated for hydrocephalus and it changed her life.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/danielle-29\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Size-Zoe.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Image Size Zoe\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Size-Zoe.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/zoe-6-months-old\/\">Zoe<\/a><\/h3>Zoe is not even a year old but has already endured 13 surgeries due to hydrocephalus. Despite her challenges, she continues to amaze everyone with her smiles and joy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/zoe-6-months-old\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Jacob.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Jacob\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Jacob.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/jacob-37\/\">Jacob<\/a><\/h3>Jacob grew up with learning disabilities due to his hydrocephalus. However, he eventually figured out a way to turn his challenges into a gift for himself and others as a tool for memory retrieval and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/jacob-37\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Size-Jack.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Image Size Jack\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Size-Jack.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/jack-2\/\">Jack<\/a><\/h3>At almost 2 years old, Jack has already endured nine brain surgeries to treat his hydrocephalus. But his parents have no doubt that their little &#8220;fighter&#8221; will continue to amaze them and make them stronger&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/jack-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Isaac.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Image Isaac\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Isaac.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/isaac-3\/\">Isaac<\/a><\/h3>When Isaac developed hydrocephalus, his parents were told that he would have severe disabilities his entire life. Now, the spunky 3-year-old is defying the odds &#8211; running, laughing, dancing, speaking two languages and more!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/isaac-3\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Wali-featured-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Wali featured image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Wali-featured-image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wali-23\/\">Wali<\/a><\/h3>Wali was in and out of the hospital frequently as a child due to his hydrocephalus, and then again when he was older. But that didn&#8217;t stop him from pushing hard in school. Today, he&#8217;s&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wali-23\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Tyler.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Tyler\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Tyler.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/tyler-36\/\">Tyler<\/a><\/h3>I have learned that no matter what I&#8217;m going through, I can have a positive attitude and a determination to overcome any obstacle I meet. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/tyler-36\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/34.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; Healthy Living\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/34-768x403.png\" alt=\"Healthy Living\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/staying-active\/\">Staying Active<\/a><\/h3>Staying Active Share Exercise is key for your overall health. Exercise and staying active can provide physical and emotional benefits as well as improve your mood. Learn from what individuals living with hydrocephalus are doing&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/staying-active\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-James.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image James\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-James.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/james-36\/\">James | Share Your Story<\/a><\/h3>James has always been fearless. He never let his hydrocephalus stop him from climbing mountains or volunteering to build houses in Cambodia. Even after a physical set back, he&#8217;s determined to continue living life and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/james-36\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Brenna.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Brenna\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Brenna.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brenna-39\/\">Brenna<\/a><\/h3>Brenna&#8217;s life was turned upside down after she developed hydrocephalus six years ago. But after undergoing brain surgery for a shunt, she refused to let her condition stop her from enjoying the outdoor adventures she&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brenna-39\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Danielle.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Danielle\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Danielle.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/danielle-21\/\">Danielle | Share Your Story<\/a><\/h3>I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of 7 years old and had my first shunt on August 14, 2007. Doctors told me I was going to live with a shunt for the rest&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/danielle-21\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/emotional-wellbeing.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"emotional well-being\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/emotional-wellbeing.png\" alt=\"emotional well-being, hydrocephalus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/emotional-well-being\/\">Emotional Well-Being<\/a><\/h3>Emotional Well-Being Share Hydrocephalus can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging. It is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management, which has an impact on the emotional and mental well being of the person living with&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/emotional-well-being\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Brianna.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Image Brianna\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Brianna.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brianna-23\/\">Brianna | Share Your Story<\/a><\/h3>Brianna grew up in and out of the hospital. That&#8217;s when she found her passion of becoming a pediatric nurse. Now she&#8217;s about to achieve her childhood dream. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brianna-23\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/adults-300x240-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"adults &#8211;\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/adults-300x240-1.png\" alt=\"adults with nph\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-and-rehabilitation-services\/\">NPH and Rehabilitation Services<\/a><\/h3>NPH and Rehabilitation Services Share Undergoing surgery is a critical first step to regaining functionality lost to normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), but it may not be the whole solution.\u00a0 After surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-and-rehabilitation-services\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Eric.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share Your Story BLOG Image Eric\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-Your-Story-BLOG-Image-Eric.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/eric-23\/\">Eric<\/a><\/h3>My perception of hydrocephalus has changed. I no longer view it as a limitation nor a difference to be scared of, but a unique quality that brings out my greatest strengths while nurturing my weaknesses.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/eric-23\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Lynn.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Lynn\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Lynn.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lynn-54\/\">Lynn<\/a><\/h3>What happens if you wake up one morning to crippling headaches and learn that you&#8217;ve had hydrocephalus your whole life? That&#8217;s what happened to Lynn.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lynn-54\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Michael.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Michael\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Michael.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/michael-27\/\">Michael<\/a><\/h3>&#8220;I use my #hydrocephalus fears to inspire me to live without regrets. So, I&#8217;ve done every WALK to End Hydrocephalus held in my hometown and intend to continue to raise money and awareness.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/michael-27\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Lola.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Share your Story Featured Image Lola\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Share-your-Story-Featured-Image-Lola.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lola-30\/\">Lola<\/a><\/h3>Today I&#8217;m happy that the good days still outnumber the bad days. My hope is that in sharing a snippet of my journey with hydrocephalus, you are able to focus on the good days and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lola-30\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/38.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"38\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/38.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/balancing-work-school-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Balancing Work, School, and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>In this blog, Carly shares the important takeaways about what it means to balance parts of your life along with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/balancing-work-school-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Advocacy Toolkit pic 1500&#215;800\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Advocacy-Toolkit-pic-1500x800-2-768x410.png\" alt=\"advocate with us, tools for advocates, advocacy strategy\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advocacy-toolkit\/\">Advocacy Toolkit<\/a><\/h3>Advocacy Toolkit Welcome to our Advocacy Toolkit. Here you will find suggestions, tips, and sample documents to use when raising awareness of hydrocephalus with elected officials. We are excited to work together to advocate for&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/advocacy-toolkit\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/41.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"41\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/41.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/informing-your-childs-school\/\">The Benefits of Informing Your Child&#8217;s School about Their Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Informing your child&#8217;s school about hydrocephalus is important. Read these tips to ensure that you&#8217;re prepared when talking to the school about your child&#8217;s condition.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/informing-your-childs-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/39.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"39\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/39.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-on-the-right-career-track\/\">Get on the Right Career Track<\/a><\/h3>When choosing a career, college major, or educational program, it&#8217;s important to take the time to explore your options.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-on-the-right-career-track\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/40.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"40\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/40.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-work-environment\/\">Making Your Work Environment Work For You\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>Individuals with hydrocephalus can succeed at work despite their condition. Learn how to make your work environment work for you.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-work-environment\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Recovering-and-Maintaining-Functionality.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Recovering and Maintaining Functionality\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Recovering-and-Maintaining-Functionality.png\" alt=\"nph Recovering and Maintaining Functionality\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/recovering-and-maintaining-functionality\/\">Recovering and Maintaining Functionality<\/a><\/h3>Symptom improvement after shunt surgery to treat NPH is impacted by a number of variables. After surgery, PT, OT, and other therapies may be advised to help.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/recovering-and-maintaining-functionality\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-17.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; Covid-19 and Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-17-768x403.png\" alt=\"Covid-19 and Hydrocephalus\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/covid-19-guidance-for-people-living-with-hydrocephalus\/\">COVID-19 Guidance for People Living with Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>We know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing concern and raising questions. To help you navigate, here you&#8217;ll find information and recommendations.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/covid-19-guidance-for-people-living-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NPH-blog.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NPH-blog\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NPH-blog.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-use-of-lumboperitoneal-shunts-in-inph-patients\/\">The Use of Lumboperitoneal Shunts in iNPH Patients<\/a><\/h3>In the United States, the standard treatment for idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) patients is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS). But a new study explores the effectiveness of lumboperitoneal shunts (LPS), which have also been shown&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-use-of-lumboperitoneal-shunts-in-inph-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-do-you-share-your-scars\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Do You Share Your Scars?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Cree, a high school senior, talks about who gets more anxious when it&#8217;s time for her brain surgery-her or her parents.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-do-you-share-your-scars\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-worries-more-you-or-your-parents\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Who Worries More? You or Your Parents?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Lauren reflects on whether she or her parents worry more about her hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-worries-more-you-or-your-parents\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-do-you-share-your-condition-with\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Who Do You Share Your Condition With?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Lauren opens up about who she chooses to share her hydrocephalus condition with.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-who-do-you-share-your-condition-with\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-what-is-the-best-app-youve-found\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: What is the Best App You&#8217;ve Found?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Lauren talks about the best app she&#8217;s discovered that helps her manage life with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-what-is-the-best-app-youve-found\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-types-of-headaches\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: Types of Headaches<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Lauren discusses the different types of headaches she experiences with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-types-of-headaches\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-how-do-you-tell-your-school-about-your-condition\/\">I Can Relate Video Series: How Do You Tell Your School About Your Condition?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our I Can Relate Video Series, Lauren shares her experience with informing her school about her hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/i-can-relate-video-series-how-do-you-tell-your-school-about-your-condition\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog-image.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"blog-image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog-image.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/qualityoflifestudy\/\">Study Explores Quality of Life of Children with Hydrocephalus and Caregivers<\/a><\/h3>A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics assessed quality of life and mental wellbeing of both children with hydrocephalus and their caregivers.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/qualityoflifestudy\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/High-School.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"High School\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/High-School.png\" alt=\"High School\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/high-school\/\">High School<\/a><\/h3>High School Share College is an exciting, intimidating, and emotionally charged event. College opens the door to new opportunities and offers personal development, growth, and independence. Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/high-school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (5)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-5.png\" alt=\"Headaches, headaches and hydrocephalus, pain\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Headaches and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Headaches and Hydrocephalus Share It is not uncommon for people with hydrocephalus to experience headaches. Find the resources, tips, and tools you need to manage daily pain. What You Need to Know Headaches and Hydrocephalus:&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/15.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; School\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/15-768x403.png\" alt=\"School\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/school\/\">School<\/a><\/h3>School Share Sending your child off to school for the first time can cause fear and anxiety. Preparation is key. The following resources are intended to guide and help you manage your child&#8217;s school and&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/school\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sophia-photo-resized.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Sophia-photo-resized\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sophia-photo-resized.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/sophia-gigante-finding-strength-from-within\/\">Sophia Gigante: Finding Strength from Within<\/a><\/h3>Born with hydrocephalus and later developing hypotonia, Sophia Gigante was tired of hearing doctors tell her no. But at age 16, a trip to the gym changed everything and she soon realized there wasn&#8217;t much&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/sophia-gigante-finding-strength-from-within\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Featured-BLOG-Image-2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Featured-BLOG-Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Featured-BLOG-Image-2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-to-know-dr-engin-deniz-ha-2019-innovator-award-grantee\/\">Get to Know Dr. Engin Deniz: HA 2019 Innovator Award Grantee<\/a><\/h3>For our Meet the Innovator Award Grantees Blog Series, we interviewed Dr. Engin Deniz, one of four scientists who received a 2019 Innovator Award. Through his research, he hopes to determine how cilia, small hair&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-to-know-dr-engin-deniz-ha-2019-innovator-award-grantee\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Powerful-Facts-About-Hydrocephalus.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Powerful Facts About Hydrocephalus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Powerful-Facts-About-Hydrocephalus-768x403.png\" alt=\"hydrocephalus facts\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/powerful-hydrocephalus-facts\/\">20 Powerful Facts About Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Use our hydrocephalus facts and stats to educate your friends, family, and social followers. Together, we can build public awareness about this condition! 1. Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that affects more than 1 million&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/powerful-hydrocephalus-facts\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/caucus-memebers.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/caucus-memebers.png\" alt=\"Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus, hydrocephalus caucus\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/our-advocacy-impact\/\">Our Advocacy Impact<\/a><\/h3>We started our advocacy efforts in the late 1990s, representing the patient community at a handful of federally-hosted events. It was not until 2004 that we began to formalize an advocacy strategy when we put&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/our-advocacy-impact\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SS &#8211; ETV and ETV with CPC\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-768x403.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Team\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/your-healthcare-team-2\/\">Your Healthcare Team<\/a><\/h3>Living well with hydrocephalus often requires a team of healthcare providers. Together, you&#8217;ll monitor your condition.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/your-healthcare-team-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NPH-blog.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"NPH-blog\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/NPH-blog.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/individuals-diagnosed-with-idiopathic-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-show-improved-quality-of-life-after-shunting\/\">Individuals Diagnosed with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Show Improved Quality of Life after Shunting<\/a><\/h3>A new study found that shunting improved quality of life for people living with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/individuals-diagnosed-with-idiopathic-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-show-improved-quality-of-life-after-shunting\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/44.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"44\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/44.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-and-comorbidities\/\">NPH and Comorbidities<\/a><\/h3>NPH can frequently co-exist with other age-related neurologic and medical conditions that may produce similar symptoms.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/nph-and-comorbidities\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-E-Newsletter-FT-Image-TEST-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"3 generations\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-E-Newsletter-FT-Image-TEST-1-768x384.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"384\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalusconnect-peer-support\/\">HydrocephalusCONNECT Peer Support<\/a><\/h3>PEER SUPPORT:HydrocephalusCONNECT Talk with someone who understands HA wants you to know that You Are Not Alone &#8211; We Are Here For You! The Hydrocephalus Association staff and teams of trained volunteers are ready to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalusconnect-peer-support\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-11.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Transition Initiative: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-11.png\" alt=\"Transition Initiative: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transition-initiative\/\">Transition Initiative: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care<\/a><\/h3>A major milestone in a young adult living with hydrocephalus is the transition from pediatric to adult medical care. Learn about the HA Transition Initiative.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/transition-initiative\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Brandon-Miller-Innovator-Awardee_resized.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"20180911JKM008\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Brandon-Miller-Innovator-Awardee_resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"120\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-to-know-dr-brandon-miller-ha-2019-innovator-award-grantee\/\">Get to Know Dr. Brandon Miller: HA 2019 Innovator Award Grantee<\/a><\/h3>In the second installment of our Meet the Innovator Awardees Blog Series, we interviewed Dr. Brandon A. Miller, one of four scientists who received an Innovator Award grant.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-to-know-dr-brandon-miller-ha-2019-innovator-award-grantee\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-16.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Summer Camp\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/New-Website-Social-Sharing-Photo-1200x630-16-768x403.png\" alt=\"Summer Camp\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/summer-camp\/\">Summer Camp<\/a><\/h3>If you think that your child&#8217;s condition will prevent him or her from participating in a summer camp, it&#8217;s time to think again. Learn more about camps available!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/summer-camp\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HydroWebBanner_1500x800_blackshirts.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HydroWebBanner_1500x800_blackshirts\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HydroWebBanner_1500x800_blackshirts-768x410.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"410\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/living-independently\/\">Living Independently<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus can affect your independence and day-to-day needs, and there are additional considerations to keep in mind. Learn more about living independently and hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/living-independently\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/College.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"College\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/College.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"399\" width=\"600\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/preparing-for-college\/\">Preparing for College<\/a><\/h3>Are you preparing for college? Learn about the important issues to consider when you&#8217;re living with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/preparing-for-college\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-7.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (7)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-7.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/epilepsy-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Epilepsy and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Epilepsy is common in people with hydrocephalus. Of individuals with shunted hydrocephalus, an estimated 20% have epilepsy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/epilepsy-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-11.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (11)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-11.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/types-of-vision-problems-hydrocephalus\/\">Vision and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Some children and adults with hydrocephalus develop vision (eye) problems.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/types-of-vision-problems-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-6.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for Blogs and SYS 300&#215;240 (6)\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-6.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/chronic-pain-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Chronic Pain and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Many people with hydrocephalus experience chronic pain although the exact numbers are unknown.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/chronic-pain-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Disclosing in the workplace\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-768x403.png\" alt=\"disclosing, workplace\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/disclosing-in-the-workplace\/\">Disclosing in the Workplace<\/a><\/h3>Deciding whether to disclose your hydrocephalus diagnosis in the workplace can be daunting. While sharing may lead to understanding and support, it&#8217;s a personal choice that requires careful planning, clear boundaries, and consideration of timing&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/disclosing-in-the-workplace\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-3.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Hydrocephalus Research Milestones\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ft-Image-for-Blogs-and-SYS-300x240-3.png\" alt=\"Hydrocephalus Research Milestones\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-events\/\">Research Events<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association sponsors research conferences and workshops to bring together researchers, clinicians and academics from across multiple disciplines.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-events\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max3.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Max3\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Max3.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/max-3\/\">Max<\/a><\/h3>&#8220;Max is our inspiration for everything. As his parents, we couldn&#8217;t be prouder of him!&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/max-3\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bernadette-Holdener-in-her-lab-1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Bernadette-Holdener-in-her-lab-1\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bernadette-Holdener-in-her-lab-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"120\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-to-know-dr-bernadette-holdener-ha-2019-innovator-award-grantee\/\">Get to Know Dr. Bernadette Holdener: HA 2019 Innovator Award Grantee<\/a><\/h3>In our first installment of our Meet the Innovator Awardees Blog Series, we interview Dr. Bernadette Holdener, one of four scientists who received a Hydrocephalus Association 2019 Innovator Award.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/get-to-know-dr-bernadette-holdener-ha-2019-innovator-award-grantee\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Image_Research\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/four-scientists-awarded-ha-grants-to-deepen-our-understanding-about-hydrocephalus\/\">Four Scientists Awarded HA Grants to Deepen Our Understanding about Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>There is a lot we do not know about how hydrocephalus develops and how to best treat the condition across our many communities. Our 2019 Innovator Award recipients are looking to change that.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/four-scientists-awarded-ha-grants-to-deepen-our-understanding-about-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DanKricke.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"DanKricke\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DanKricke.jpg\" alt=\"Dan, Pediatric Care\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-day-to-day\/\">The Day-to-Day of Headaches and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Living with hydrocephalus means living with headaches. In his latest post, Dan discusses headaches, weather changes, and the importance of knowing your body.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-day-to-day\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CERTAS-Plus-Programmable-Valve-picture.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"CERTAS-Plus-Programmable-Valve-picture\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CERTAS-Plus-Programmable-Valve-picture.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"305\" width=\"417\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/study-finds-certas-plus-programmable-valve-safe-from-everyday-magnets\/\">Study Finds CERTAS\u2122 Plus Programmable Valve Safe from Everyday Magnets<\/a><\/h3>Can everyday magnets affect programmable shunt valves? A  new study found that the CERTAS\u2122 Plus Programmable Valve resisted interference from common household magnets, even at close proximity.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/study-finds-certas-plus-programmable-valve-safe-from-everyday-magnets\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/researchdinnerfeatured.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"researchdinnerfeatured\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/researchdinnerfeatured.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/st-louis-event-celebrates-10th-anniversary-of-has-research-initiative\/\">St. Louis Event Celebrates 10th Anniversary of HA&#8217;s Research Initiative<\/a><\/h3>Families and researchers from across the country came together on Nov. 3 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of HA&#8217;s Research Initiative. The event, held in St. Louis, MO, highlighted the successes of our research investments&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/st-louis-event-celebrates-10th-anniversary-of-has-research-initiative\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-return-of-nph-symptoms\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Return of NPH Symptoms<\/a><\/h3>In this episode, we explore why symptoms may return after treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-return-of-nph-symptoms\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-etv-as-a-treatment-for-nph\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: ETV as a Treatment for NPH<\/a><\/h3>In this episode, we discuss the treatment options for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), including the endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, a surgical method that allows for treatment without the use of a shunt.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-etv-as-a-treatment-for-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-symptom-improvement-after-nph-treatment\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Symptom Improvement after NPH Treatment<\/a><\/h3>This episode explores symptom improvement after treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-symptom-improvement-after-nph-treatment\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-untreated-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Untreated Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)<\/a><\/h3>This episode discusses the long-term prognosis for individuals unable to be treated or who choose not to be treated for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-untreated-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-dementia-or-nph\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Dementia or NPH?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode, we explore the proper diagnosis of NPH and the next steps once a diagnosis has been made.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-dementia-or-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-transitioning-to-adult-healthcare\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Transitioning to Adult Healthcare<\/a><\/h3>Planning for transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is key to its success; however, this process can be complex and overwhelming. In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, we discuss how a&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-transitioning-to-adult-healthcare\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-intracranial-pressure-in-hydrocephalus-patients\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Intracranial Pressure in Hydrocephalus Patients<\/a><\/h3>Is there a normal level for intracranial pressure? How do doctors measure intracranial pressure and how is this procedure helpful for some hydrocephalus patients? In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series for&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-intracranial-pressure-in-hydrocephalus-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-with-no-problems-should-you-see-a-neurosurgeon\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: With No Problems, Should You See a Neurosurgeon?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, Drs. Mark Luciano and Abhay Moghekar, from Johns Hopkins Medicine, discuss whether hydrocephalus patients should see a neurosurgeon or neurologist even if they don&#8217;t have&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-with-no-problems-should-you-see-a-neurosurgeon\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-pregnancy-and-hydrocephalus-is-it-safe\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Pregnancy and Hydrocephalus &#8211; Is It Safe?<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Adult Hydrocephalus Ask the Expert Video Series, Drs. Mark Luciano and Abhay Moghekar, from Johns Hopkins Medicine, answer a commonly asked question &#8211; is it safe for women with hydrocephalus&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-pregnancy-and-hydrocephalus-is-it-safe\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Headaches and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>In our Ask the Expert video for adults living with hydrocephalus, doctors from Johns Hopkins Medicine address whether hydrocephalus patients are predisposed to headaches and why. They also discuss ways to alleviate and prevent headaches&#8230;.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-slit-ventricles-vs-slit-ventricle-syndrome\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Slit Ventricles vs. Slit Ventricle Syndrome<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Adult Hydrocephalus Ask the Expert Video Series, Drs. Mark Luciano and Abhay Moghekar, from Johns Hopkins Medicine, discuss the difference between having slit ventricles and slit ventricle syndrome, and how&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-slit-ventricles-vs-slit-ventricle-syndrome\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Skylene.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Skylene\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Skylene.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/in-memory-of-skylene-10\/\">In Memory Of Skylene<\/a><\/h3>&#8220;Skylene saved the lives of 5 individuals through organ donation. She was the most giving person. If she knew she gave this gift of life she would be so proud!&#8221; Read Skylene&#8217;s story, told by&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/in-memory-of-skylene-10\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ETV\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" alt=\"ETV-CPC\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-cpc\/\">ETV-CPC for the treatment of infants with hydrocephalus: Predicting Success<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) conducted a study to determine which babies under two years old with hydrocephalus have the best chance of success with an ETV-CPC procedure. In her blog, Dr. Jenna Koschnitzky,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-cpc\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Image_Research\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-clinical-trial-aims-to-determine-effectiveness-of-shunting-for-inph-patients\/\">New Clinical Trial Aims to Determine Effectiveness of Shunting for iNPH Patients<\/a><\/h3>Patients diagnosed with idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) are typically treated by having a shunt placed surgically. A new clinical trial will determine whether or not shunts are an effective form of treatment for iNPH&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-clinical-trial-aims-to-determine-effectiveness-of-shunting-for-inph-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MarySullivan.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MarySullivan\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MarySullivan.png\" alt=\"SYS - Ft image Mary Sullivan\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/mary-57\/\">Mary<\/a><\/h3>I joined the Peace Corps and taught high school Math in Morocco and Kenya.\u00a0My school in Kenya was at about 10,000 feet. I don&#8217;t know if the elevation attributed to the increase in symptoms or&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/mary-57\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/websiteCOLLEGE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"websiteCOLLEGE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/websiteCOLLEGE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/surviving-college-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Surviving College with the Ups and Downs of Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>College is an exciting time but can be challenging when you&#8217;re living with hydrocephalus. Here are some tips to survive college while managing the ups and downs of hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/surviving-college-with-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/websiteEXTRA.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"websiteEXTRA\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/websiteEXTRA.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/extracurricular-activities-and-hobbies-the-positive-effect-they-have-for-individuals-with-disabilities\/\">Extracurricular Activities and Hobbies: The Positive Effect They Have for Individuals with Disabilities<\/a><\/h3>People with disabilities can benefit greatly by taking part in hobbies and extracurricular activities. Here are some tips to help you identify the activity that&#8217;s right for you.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/extracurricular-activities-and-hobbies-the-positive-effect-they-have-for-individuals-with-disabilities\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Image_Research\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/you-spoke-we-wrote\/\">You spoke! We wrote!<\/a><\/h3>In October 2017, 82 individuals responded to a question we posed on social media about how hydrocephalus impacts their daily life. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center analyzed their responses in a new&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/you-spoke-we-wrote\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Carolyn-harris-lab_0021-e1549383692842.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Carolyn-harris-lab_0021-e1549383692842\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Carolyn-harris-lab_0021-e1549383692842.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/three-scientists-awarded-ha-grants-for-their-bold-and-innovative-work\/\">Three Scientists Awarded HA Grants for Their Bold and Innovative Work<\/a><\/h3>What if you could prevent or stop the development of hydrocephalus after a brain bleed or develop a shunt that doesn&#8217;t get clogged? That&#8217;s what the 2018 HA Innovator Award grantees are hoping to do&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/three-scientists-awarded-ha-grants-for-their-bold-and-innovative-work\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ETV\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" alt=\"ETV-CPC\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/does-the-size-of-an-endoscopic-third-ventriculostomy-etv-hole-increase-over-time\/\">Does the size of an Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) hole increase over time?<\/a><\/h3>This study is the first to evaluate the size of the ETV hole using MR imaging over a period of time. This research is important because it shows us how useful MR imaging can be&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/does-the-size-of-an-endoscopic-third-ventriculostomy-etv-hole-increase-over-time\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dody.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Dody\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dody.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-funded-researchers-awarded-2-3-million-grant-from-the-department-of-defense\/\">HA-Funded Researchers Awarded $2.3 Million Grant from the Department of Defense<\/a><\/h3>HA-funded researchers were awarded funding through the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) to study acquired hydrocephalus, with a particular focus on hydrocephalus that develops after a brain injury.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-funded-researchers-awarded-2-3-million-grant-from-the-department-of-defense\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.newsletter.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.newsletter\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.newsletter.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-funded-researcher-awarded-1-8m-nih-grant\/\">HA-Funded Researcher Awarded $1.8M NIH Grant<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is funding the best and brightest. Since 2009, HA has spent $7.8 million on our research programs. Our researchers have then gone on to secure over $19 million in additional funding&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-funded-researcher-awarded-1-8m-nih-grant\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tracyFT.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"tracyFT\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tracyFT.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/tracy-38\/\">Tracy<\/a><\/h3>We are not sure if I was born with hydrocephalus or when it actually developed, but my condition didn&#8217;t rear it&#8217;s ugly head until one morning when I was 23 years old that I woke&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/tracy-38\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Image_Research\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/announcing-the-2018-discovery-science-award-grantees\/\">Announcing the 2018 Discovery Science Award Grantees!<\/a><\/h3>The award allows these scientists to expand their research on posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/announcing-the-2018-discovery-science-award-grantees\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog-res.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"blog-res\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog-res.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-research-presented-at-the-international-europhysiology-conference\/\">Hydrocephalus research presented at the international Europhysiology Conference<\/a><\/h3>Alexandra Hochstetler was one of our ten Young Investigator Travel Award winners at the 2018 HACONNECT. This past weekend, she presented her work at the Europhysiology Conference held in London, United Kingdom!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-research-presented-at-the-international-europhysiology-conference\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ETV\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" alt=\"ETV-CPC\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shunt-versus-etv-five-year-outcomes-from-the-international-infant-hydrocephalus-study-iihs\/\">Shunt versus ETV: Five year outcomes from the International Infant Hydrocephalus Study (IIHS)<\/a><\/h3>The IIHS gathered data from more than 20 hospitals around the world, compared the effectiveness of shunts versus endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETVs). This study started in 2005 and these are the five year outcomes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/shunt-versus-etv-five-year-outcomes-from-the-international-infant-hydrocephalus-study-iihs\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VPShunt.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"VPShunt\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VPShunt.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/risk-factors-for-ventriculoperitoneal-vp-shunt-failure-in-children-and-adults\/\">Risk Factors for Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Failure in Children and Adults<\/a><\/h3>What specific factors are associated with VP shunt failure within 30 days of its placement? Do secondary shunts fail more often than primary (or first) shunts?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/risk-factors-for-ventriculoperitoneal-vp-shunt-failure-in-children-and-adults\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ft.Rafael.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Rafael\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ft.Rafael.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/rafael\/\">Rafael<\/a><\/h3>Rafael is a PhD student in Learning, Design, and Technology. He is currently developing a narrative video game to discuss &#8220;hidden disabilities&#8221;, focusing on his own experience with hydrocephalus!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/rafael\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/collegeApplication.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"collegeApplication\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/collegeApplication.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/choosing-the-best-college-for-you\/\">Choosing The Best College For You<\/a><\/h3>Some of us with Hydrocephalus have the added stress of learning differences. These factors come into play when we start thinking about college.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/choosing-the-best-college-for-you\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/normalvsNPH-280x140-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"normalvsNPH-280&#215;140\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/normalvsNPH-280x140-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/is-there-a-connection-between-apathy-and-gait-improvement-in-patients-with-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph\/\">Is there a connection between apathy and gait improvement in patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)?<\/a><\/h3>Idiopathic NPH (iNPH) is a disorder commonly seen in older adults. The three common symptoms seen in adults with iNPH include: gait disorder (difficulty walking), inability to control urination, and behavioral disturbances.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/is-there-a-connection-between-apathy-and-gait-improvement-in-patients-with-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Image_Research\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_Research.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/half-a-million-dollars-secured-for-hydrocephalus-research\/\">Half a Million Dollars Secured for Hydrocephalus Research<\/a><\/h3>In 2015, HA supported Dr. Michael Piper with a $50,000 Innovator Award\u00a0to study how ependymal cells develop. We are happy to report that this preliminary work recently resulted in Dr. Piper winning a $500,000 grant&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/half-a-million-dollars-secured-for-hydrocephalus-research\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Trish_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Trish_\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Trish_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/balance-therapy-tips-for-nph-patients\/\">Balance Therapy Tips for NPH Patients<\/a><\/h3>A few months ago, I noticed that my balance was deteriorating so I mentioned it to my GP at my annual physical.\u00a0 He immediately ordered a CT scan and more Physical Therapy.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/balance-therapy-tips-for-nph-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/foto.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"foto\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/foto-768x443.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"443\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-views-on-postinfectious-hydrocephalus\/\">New views on Postinfectious Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>A recent study published in Nature, Dr. Chay Kuo, out of Duke University, discovered a mechanism that may lead to the development of Postinfectious Hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-views-on-postinfectious-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cayden.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"cayden\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cayden.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cayden-11-months\/\">Cayden<\/a><\/h3>Besides the Chiari 2 malformation, there was no sign of hydrocephalus. At 38 weeks, our beautiful baby boy Cayden was born. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cayden-11-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/deborah.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"deborah\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/deborah.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/deborah-59\/\">Deborah<\/a><\/h3>Knowledge is power and I believe it&#8217;s better to be educated than to go into something blindly. Particularly, brain surgery!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/deborah-59\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimagejenna2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ftimagejenna2\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimagejenna2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/choice-of-treatment-could-alter-risk-of-hydrocephalus-after-a-subarachnoid-hemorrhage\/\">Choice of Treatment could Alter Risk of Hydrocephalus After a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus research is conducted all over the world. A recent study sheds light on the risk of developing shunted hydrocephalus after a specific type of brain bleed.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/choice-of-treatment-could-alter-risk-of-hydrocephalus-after-a-subarachnoid-hemorrhage\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gabrielle_featured.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"gabrielle_featured\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gabrielle_featured.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/gabrielle-25\/\">Gabrielle<\/a><\/h3>My hydrocephalus has played a role in shaping me into the person I am today and has changed my outlook on life. &#8220;Always play the best game with the cards you&#8217;ve been handed.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/gabrielle-25\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Featured_alexsis.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Featured_alexsis\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Featured_alexsis.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/alexsis-18\/\">Alexsis<\/a><\/h3> I was born 3 months early at just 28 weeks and I have had more brain surgery&#8217;s than birthday&#8217;s!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/alexsis-18\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ETV\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ETV.jpg\" alt=\"ETV-CPC\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-cpc-for-treatment-of-infants-hydrocephalus\/\">ETV-CPC for the treatment of infants with hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>To determine if ETV-CPC provided a benefit compared to ETV alone or placement of a shunt, the HCRN decided to conduct a study which was recently published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/etv-cpc-for-treatment-of-infants-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/featired-vincent.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"featired-vincent\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/featired-vincent.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/vincent-12\/\">Vincent<\/a><\/h3>As Vincent recovered we scoured the internet looking for anything on Hydrocephalus. We had no idea so many people of all ages suffered from this condition!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/vincent-12\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FT_Luna.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT_Luna\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FT_Luna.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/luna-18-months\/\">Luna<\/a><\/h3>Luna was born 7 weeks early and delivery went pretty well, and after 17 hours our baby girl was finally here!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/luna-18-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featured-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"featured\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featured-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/csf-shunt-entry-site-trial-2\/\">CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial<\/a><\/h3>The CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial has reached the 75% mark in patient enrollment, that is 385 patients enrolled!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/csf-shunt-entry-site-trial-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FT-Hiro.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT-Hiro\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FT-Hiro.png\" alt=\"Hiro\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/hiro-22-months\/\">Hiro<\/a><\/h3>Hydrocephalus. I had never heard of the word and it sent me into a panic. The next day we named him\u00a0Hiro, which means\u00a0vast \u00a0in Japanese, we thought the name was very fitting!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/hiro-22-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/R-PatientStudies.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"R-PatientStudies\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/R-PatientStudies.png\" alt=\"tools for Patient\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/tools-to-help-patients-with-hydrocephalus-make-informed-decisions-about-their-health-care\/\">Tools To Help Patients With Hydrocephalus Make Informed Decisions About Their Health Care.<\/a><\/h3>Most people with hydrocephalus have to live with the condition for their whole lives. Shunt surgery is just a method of treatment for hydrocephalus, but it is not a cure.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/tools-to-help-patients-with-hydrocephalus-make-informed-decisions-about-their-health-care\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ftWylie.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ftWylie\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ftWylie.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wylie-6-months\/\">Wylie<\/a><\/h3>Family members and friends remained very confused about Wylie&#8217;s condition. It was from that point on that my husband and I would make it our mission to educate others on hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wylie-6-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ft.olivia.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.olivia\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ft.olivia.png\" alt=\"Olivia\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/olivia-7\/\">Olivia<\/a><\/h3>Olivia had Grade III intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH) &#8211; or brain bleeds &#8211; in both ventricles. Today she is a beautiful 7 year old who has the ability to open doors that will lead her over&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/olivia-7\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DOD.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"DOD\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DOD.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/department-of-defense-funds-two-research-studies-on-hydrocephalus\/\">Department of Defense Funds Two Research Studies on Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Department of Defense funding of two hydrocephalus researchers reflects the success of the Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s Research and Advocacy Initiatives.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/department-of-defense-funds-two-research-studies-on-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ft.Wyatt_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Wyatt\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ft.Wyatt_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wyatt-18-months\/\">Wyatt<\/a><\/h3>He&#8217;s the funniest, sweetest, most caring, and heartfelt little boy I&#8217;ve ever laid eyes on and I&#8217;m so proud of him.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/wyatt-18-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ft.image_.chris_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.image.chris\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ft.image_.chris_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/christopher-46\/\">Christopher<\/a><\/h3>Having a shunt has made my life anything but boring, and adjusting to what I call, &#8220;life in low resolution,&#8221; was not easy, it has changed my life&#8217;s path, but it hasn&#8217;t ruined it.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/christopher-46\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/blair.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"blair\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/blair.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/blair-38\/\">Blair<\/a><\/h3>The author of Adolescence Interrupted,\u00a0a coming-of-age memoir that serves as a\u00a0motivational road map for anyone forced to confront the overwhelming reality of a daily existence without stability or safety nets.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/blair-38\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ftimage_philip.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ftimage_philip\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ftimage_philip.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/philip-44\/\">Philip<\/a><\/h3>I was born with an eye condition called Congenital Toxoplasmosis. During the 1970&#8217;s doctors did not know much about the Toxoplasmosis condition. However they now know this condition does more damage to the body than&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/philip-44\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Trish_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Trish_\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Trish_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/exercise-tips-for-nph-patients\/\">Exercise Tips for NPH patients<\/a><\/h3>Trish recommends finding an activity to help you challenge both your mind and body and have fun while doing it! Read more about her exercise tips for NPH patients.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/exercise-tips-for-nph-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ft.Lyra_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.Lyra\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ft.Lyra_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lyra-3\/\">Lyra<\/a><\/h3>This is Lyra. She is a beautiful, sassy, and strong 3 year old who was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lyra-3\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FT-matthew.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT-matthew\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/FT-matthew.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/matthew-9\/\">Matthew | Share Your Story<\/a><\/h3>Matthew needed additional brain surgeries to move the catheter into his ventricle where, unless a cure is found, it will stay for the rest of his life.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/matthew-9\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/featured-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"featured\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/featured-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/maylee-16-months\/\">Maylee<\/a><\/h3>Maylee has an amazing, happy little personality despite all she&#8217;s been through.\u00a0 She is truly a tough little hydrocephalus warrior!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/maylee-16-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Featured_Logan.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Featured_Logan\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Featured_Logan.png\" alt=\"Logan\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/logan-9\/\">Logan<\/a><\/h3>In the end, we had no answer to what caused Logan&#8217;s acquired hydrocephalus but it didn&#8217;t matter, he can do anything he puts his mind to and Hydrocephalus will not stop him!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/logan-9\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ft.heather.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Heather\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Ft.heather.png\" alt=\"Heather\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/heather-30\/\">Heather<\/a><\/h3>An MRI in January 2016 revealed a break in the catheter and I prepared myself for surgery number 5 in one year!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/heather-30\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimagejenna2.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ftimagejenna2\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimagejenna2.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/preliminary-results-from-the-international-infant-hydrocephalus-study\/\">Preliminary results from the International Infant Hydrocephalus Study<\/a><\/h3>There are two common treatment options available for infants that suffer from Aqueductal stenosis: implantation of a shunt or an endoscopic third ventriculostomy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/preliminary-results-from-the-international-infant-hydrocephalus-study\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftblogjenna.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ftblogjenna\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftblogjenna.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/from-patient-to-progress-new-insights-into-preventing-shunt-blockages\/\">From Patient to Progress: New insights into preventing shunt blockages<\/a><\/h3>While shunt implantation is a typical treatment option for people with hydrocephalus, there have been surprisingly few advances to decrease shunt failure rates since the 1950s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/from-patient-to-progress-new-insights-into-preventing-shunt-blockages\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featured.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"featured\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featured.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-vision-to-end-hydrocephalus-after-a-brain-bleed\/\">The Vision to End Hydrocephalus after a Brain Bleed<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s annual Vision Dinner highlights the advances in research that aims to prevent or minimize the development of hydrocephalus after a brain bleed.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-vision-to-end-hydrocephalus-after-a-brain-bleed\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ft.Kaine_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.Kaine\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ft.Kaine_.png\" alt=\"Kaine\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/kaine-9-months\/\">Kaine<\/a><\/h3>On January 22nd my water broke with my second child. The problem: He wasn&#8217;t due until March 10!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/kaine-9-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FtImageCHARLIE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FtImageCHARLIE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FtImageCHARLIE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/charlie-11\/\">Charlie<\/a><\/h3>We had to make the decision to either deliver the boys to save baby &#8216;B&#8217;, or let him go, so that the other two could keep growing.  We chose to deliver.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/charlie-11\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fotoft.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"fotoft\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fotoft.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-theories-in-posthemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">New Theories in Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>A recent study expands these results to posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in premature infants. Please take a moment to read more about this important research.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-theories-in-posthemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FtImage.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft,Image\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/FtImage.png\" alt=\"Taelley\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/taelley-2-12\/\">Taelley<\/a><\/h3>My identical twin girls Taelley and Pelley were born at 26 weeks 6 days. Too early!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/taelley-2-12\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FTIMAGE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FTIMAGE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FTIMAGE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/interview-with-olivia-bell-cognitive-therapist-part-1\/\">Interview with Olivia Bell, Cognitive Therapist &#8211; Part 1<\/a><\/h3>This is the first part of Trish&#8217;s interview with cognitive therapist Olivia Bell. It covers who benefits from CT, how to find a therapist, and how to get the most out of the therapy appointments.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/interview-with-olivia-bell-cognitive-therapist-part-1\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FtImage_Blog.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FtImage_Blog\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FtImage_Blog.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-theories-in-fetal-onset-hydrocephalus\/\">New Theories in Fetal-Onset Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Current research suggests that a cascade of events involving cell junctions, the VZ, and the SVZ may be the cause of fetal-onset hydrocephalus and its accompanying neurological disorders.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-theories-in-fetal-onset-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ft.ziler_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.ziler\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ft.ziler_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ziler-5\/\">Ziler<\/a><\/h3>At two and a half years old it was determined her ETV was not working any longer. She had her first shunt placed and a month later had her first revision. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ziler-5\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MelindaLIVIAFEATURED.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Melinda(LIVIA)FEATURED\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MelindaLIVIAFEATURED.png\" alt=\"Livia\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/livia-8\/\">Livia<\/a><\/h3>Brain surgery is scary stuff.\u00a0 A new baby is scary stuff.\u00a0 3 months in the NICU and spitting in the face of death are all scary stuff.\u00a0 Together they are absolutely petrifying. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/livia-8\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FT_Annelise.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT_Annelise\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FT_Annelise.png\" alt=\"Annelise\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/annelise-18-months\/\">Annelise<\/a><\/h3>&#8220;During an emergency 18-week scan after sustaining a blow to my tummy, the technician had a very worried look on her face.,. It was there my fears went from bad to worse.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/annelise-18-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ft.Blythe.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.Blythe\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ft.Blythe.png\" alt=\"Blythe\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/blythe-10-month\/\">Blythe<\/a><\/h3>I had a very typical pregnancy with Blythe. She is my third child an not unlike her brothers. Blythe Raye was born at 40 weeks on October 24, 2016 weighing 7 pound 11 ounces. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/blythe-10-month\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ft.Robbie-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.Robbie\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ft.Robbie-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/robbie-1\/\">Robbie<\/a><\/h3>The words that stuck in my head were &#8220;there is still time to terminate the pregnancy&#8221;, but one thing that was certain was that God gave us this little boy and we were going to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/robbie-1\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Cassandra_FT.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Cassandra_FT\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Cassandra_FT.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-tai-chi-helped-get-me-nearly-back-to-normal\/\">How Tai Chi Helped Get Me Nearly Back to Normal<\/a><\/h3>When it comes to treating balance issues that attend Parkinson&#8217;s and other brain and balance disorders such as hydrocephalus and aging, there&#8217;s only so much medication can do.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/how-tai-chi-helped-get-me-nearly-back-to-normal\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ft.Noelle.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Noelle\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ft.Noelle.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/noelle-5\/\">Noelle<\/a><\/h3>We are determined to continue to raise awareness for hydrocephalus and help those impacted as much as possible.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/noelle-5\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ShuntDoctor.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ShuntDoctor\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ShuntDoctor.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-challenge-of-diagnosing-shunt-dysfunction\/\">The Challenge of Diagnosing Shunt Dysfunction<\/a><\/h3>Researchers aim to improve the way that physicians identify problems with a shunt implant.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-challenge-of-diagnosing-shunt-dysfunction\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FT.Lycy_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT.Lycy\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FT.Lycy_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lucy-17-months\/\">Lucy<\/a><\/h3>When Lucy woke up from surgery, she looked right at us and we couldn&#8217;t believe the immediate changes. A year later, we are revision free, she is doing wonderful and she is meeting her milestones.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lucy-17-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FT.Ashley.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT.Ashley\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/FT.Ashley.png\" alt=\"Ashley\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ashley-8\/\">Ashley<\/a><\/h3>The doctor explained to us that Ashley&#8217;s brain was bleeding and not draining properly. She used the word hydrocephalus, which I&#8217;m pretty sure was the first time I had ever heard that word.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/ashley-8\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FELIXX.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FELIXX\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FELIXX.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/felix-1\/\">Felix<\/a><\/h3>People often ask us how we do it- how do we cope with all the surgeries? For us it is really very simple&#8230;you just do what you have to do.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/felix-1\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Sofia_Featured.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Sofia_Featured\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Sofia_Featured.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/0719-sofia-8-months\/\">Sofia<\/a><\/h3>&#8220;So there was not going to be a magic pill, my 8lb, one month old little girl was going to be having brain surgery.&#8221; Those were the words of Sofia&#8217;s mom when she first learned&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/0719-sofia-8-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ft.blog_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.blog_\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ft.blog_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-tool-detects-pressure-non-invasively\/\">New Tool Detects Pressure Non-invasively<\/a><\/h3>Non-invasive tool may be instrumental in evaluating elevated ICP &#8211; a symptom of hydrocephalus and shunt malfunction.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-tool-detects-pressure-non-invasively\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/normalvsNPH.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"normalvsNPH\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/normalvsNPH.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-insights-into-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus\/\">New Insights into Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)<\/a><\/h3>A recently published study attempts to shed light on the long term outcomes of untreated iNPH by examining mortality rates, risk of dementia, and symptom progression in individuals with ventricular enlargement.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-insights-into-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_-1.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft.Image_\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ft.Image_-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/pt-tips-for-nph-patients\/\">Physical Therapy Tips for NPH Patients<\/a><\/h3>By the time Trish was diagnosed with NPH and had shunt surgery, she had lost her ability to walk unaided, so her neurosurgeon gave her a prescription for physical therapy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/pt-tips-for-nph-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FT.Robby_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT.Robby\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/FT.Robby_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/0705-robby-11\/\">Robby<\/a><\/h3>Robby is a happy young man with an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/0705-robby-11\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ResearchFT.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ResearchFT\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ResearchFT.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-study-seeks-to-improve-outcomes-after-a-brain-bleed\/\">New Study Seeks to Improve Outcomes After a Brain Bleed<\/a><\/h3>Germinal matrix hemorrhage (GMH) is a brain bleed that occurs in approximately 3.5 per 1000 live births and remains a leading cause of mortality and lifelong morbidity in premature infants.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-study-seeks-to-improve-outcomes-after-a-brain-bleed\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RylieFT.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"RylieFT\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/RylieFT.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/rylie-3\/\">Rylie<\/a><\/h3>Rylie is a bright and bubbly 3-year-old who loves to laugh and play.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/rylie-3\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Env.Enrichment.blog_.FT_.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Env.Enrichment.blog_.FT_\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Env.Enrichment.blog_.FT_.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-importance-of-environmental-enrichment\/\">The Importance of Environmental Enrichment<\/a><\/h3>Learn more about a recent study that suggests stimulating environments can improve cognitive outcomes for children living with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/the-importance-of-environmental-enrichment\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MERYLft.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MERYLft\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MERYLft.png\" alt=\"Meryl\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/meryl-2\/\">Meryl<\/a><\/h3>She is an incredibly smart, active two-year-old with a great sense of humor.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/meryl-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ft.tttrish.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ft.tttrish\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ft.tttrish.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/cognitive-therapy-for-nph-patients\/\">Cognitive Therapy for NPH Patients<\/a><\/h3>If you have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) you might find Cognitive Therapy useful. Trish Bogucki explains what it consists of and shares some tips for others who might be in the same boat she was&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/cognitive-therapy-for-nph-patients\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amandabreem.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"amandabreem\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amandabreem.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"186\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/amanda-22\/\">Amanda<\/a><\/h3>I am so blessed to have such a diagnosis. It makes me appreciate the good days, and makes me realize how valuable and precious health truly is. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/amanda-22\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Davison.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Davison\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Davison.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/davison-30\/\">Davison<\/a><\/h3>From that last surgery at the age of eight, I have been in great health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/davison-30\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/christine.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"christine\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/christine.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/christine-48\/\">Christine<\/a><\/h3>I view the challenges I have faced as an avenue for opportunity.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/christine-48\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featuredJOHNATHAN.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"featuredJOHNATHAN\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/featuredJOHNATHAN.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/en-garde-the-sport-of-fencing-and-hydrocephalus\/\">En Garde! The Sport of Fencing and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Jonathan, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares discovering fencing as a form of exercise and competition.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/en-garde-the-sport-of-fencing-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimageRoadmap.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ftimageRoadmap\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ftimageRoadmap.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/csf-shunt-entry-site-trial\/\">CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial<\/a><\/h3>The CSF Shunt Entry Site Trial has reached the halfway mark in patient enrollment &#8211; that is 224 patients enrolled!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/csf-shunt-entry-site-trial\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Featured-Image-BLOG.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Featured-Image-BLOG\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Featured-Image-BLOG.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"140\" width=\"280\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2016-innovator-award-announcement\/\">2016 Innovator Award Announcement<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association is pleased to announce the funding of three hydrocephalus researchers through the HA Network for Discovery Science (HANDS), Innovator Award.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2016-innovator-award-announcement\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DanKricke.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"DanKricke\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DanKricke.jpg\" alt=\"Dan, Pediatric Care\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/aging-out-of-pediatric-care-a-cautionary-tale\/\">Aging Out of Pediatric Care: A Cautionary Tale<\/a><\/h3>Four. That is how many different hospitals I visited trying to transition from a pediatric to an adult neurosurgery program in the midst of a shunt malfunction.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/aging-out-of-pediatric-care-a-cautionary-tale\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sandy-SYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"sandy-sys\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sandy-SYS.jpg\" alt=\"Adult with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/sandy-58\/\">Sandy<\/a><\/h3>Congenital hydrocephalus<br \/>\nReceptionist\/Secretary\n<p>Sandy was diagnosed with hydrocephalus when she was 12, but not treated until she was 18. She is in the group of first generation hydrocephalus survivors!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/sandy-58\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-can-a-shunt-that-is-no-longer-needed-be-removed\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Can a Shunt that is No Longer Needed Be Removed<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss whether a shunt that is no longer needed can be safely removed.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-can-a-shunt-that-is-no-longer-needed-be-removed\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-arrested-compensated-hydrocephalus-in-adults\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Arrested (Compensated) Hydrocephalus in Adults<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our All Ages Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss abdominal pain in individuals with hydrocephalus. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-arrested-compensated-hydrocephalus-in-adults\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-barometric-pressure-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Barometric Pressure and Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss the effects of barometric pressure on individuals with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-barometric-pressure-and-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-hydrocephalus-and-epilepsy\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss the connection between hydrocephalus and epilepsy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-hydrocephalus-and-epilepsy\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-symptoms-of-overdrainage\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Symptoms of Overdrainage<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss the symptoms of shunt overdrainage.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-symptoms-of-overdrainage\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-shunt-revisions\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Shunt Revisions<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss shunt revisions and whether it&#8217;s common to go 20 years without needing one.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-shunt-revisions\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Ft Image for VIDEOS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ft-Image-for-VIDEOS.png\" alt=\"Video, I can Relate, Ask The Expert Video\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-abdominal-pain\/\">Ask the Expert Video Series: Abdominal Pain<\/a><\/h3>In this episode of our All Ages Ask the Expert Video Series, Marion L. (Jack) Walker, Amanda Garzon, and Jennifer Bechard discuss abdominal pain in individuals with hydrocephalus. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ask-the-expert-video-series-abdominal-pain\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PreemieBaby.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"PreemieBaby\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PreemieBaby.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-convenes-the-first-international-workshop-on-posthemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">HA Convenes the First International Workshop on Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Workshop on Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH) proves the potential for researchers to alter the course of the development of hydrocephalus and its long-term outcomes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-convenes-the-first-international-workshop-on-posthemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/LaylaSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"LaylaSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/LaylaSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/layla-2\/\">Layla<\/a><\/h3>Layla was born with an Occipital Encephalocele which caused her hydrocephalus. She&#8217;s a happy toddler, hitting her milestones and bringing joy to her family after a successful shunt placement.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/layla-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SummerCamp.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"SummerCamp\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SummerCamp.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/splash-into-summer-fun-with-summer-camp\/\">Splash Into Summer Fun with Summer Camp<\/a><\/h3>Summer is right around the corner. Where will you child go to summer camp this year? A young adult from our community offers some insight and tips.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/splash-into-summer-fun-with-summer-camp\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/EdgarSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"EdgarSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/EdgarSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Teen with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/edgar-17\/\">Edgar<\/a><\/h3>Edgar was diagnosed with communicating hydrocephalus as a child.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/edgar-17\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Brianna2SYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Brianna2SYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Brianna2SYS.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult living with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brianna-17\/\">Brianna | SYS<\/a><\/h3>Brianna was born with hydrocephalus and Dandy Walker Syndrome. With aspirations to become a doctor, Brianna refuses to let hydrocephalus run her life.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brianna-17\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/CohenSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"CohenSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/CohenSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Cohen, young boy with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cohen-20-months\/\">Cohen<\/a><\/h3>Cohen was born with hydrocephalus and later diagnosed with a rare, sporadic cerebellar malformation called rhombencephalosynapsis associated with Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez Syndrome. But it does not stop him from being every bit of wonderful!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/cohen-20-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ShuntDoctor.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ShuntDoctor\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ShuntDoctor.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ishcsf-newsletter-highlights-the-work-of-the-hcrn\/\">ISHCSF Highlights HCRN Studies on Shunt Failure and Infection<\/a><\/h3>ISHCSF newsletter highlights Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) studies around hydrocephalus shunt infection rates and risk factors.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ishcsf-newsletter-highlights-the-work-of-the-hcrn\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Innovator-Awardees-2015.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Innovator-Awardees-2015\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Innovator-Awardees-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/announcing-the-2015-innovator-award-grantees\/\">Announcing the 2015 Innovator Award Grantees<\/a><\/h3>2015 Awardees focused on research to better understand why hydrocephalus develops and to identify therapies to prevent or reverse hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/announcing-the-2015-innovator-award-grantees\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BrianHanakResidentPrize2.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"BrianHanakResidentPrize2\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BrianHanakResidentPrize2.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-association-resident-prize-award\/\">Hydrocephalus Association 2015 Resident&#8217;s Prize Award<\/a><\/h3>One way the Hydrocephalus Association promotes research and leadership in hydrocephalus is through our annual Resident&#8217;s Prize. This prize is awarded each year to the most promising hydrocephalus-related research paper presented by a neurosurgical resident&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-association-resident-prize-award\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/RobertSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"RobertSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/RobertSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Robert, congenital hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/robert-41\/\">Robert<\/a><\/h3>Robert was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at two weeks of age.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/robert-41\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DaraTTC.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"DaraTTC\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/DaraTTC.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/tips-on-the-college-application-process\/\">College Bound? Tips on the College Application Process<\/a><\/h3>Dara Tannariello offers advice on how to tackle the college application process and shares insight from her personal experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/tips-on-the-college-application-process\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OliverSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"OliverSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/OliverSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Young boy with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/oliver-4\/\">Oliver<\/a><\/h3>Oliver acquired hydrocephalus from a brain tumor when he was 18 months old. He doesn&#8217;t let any of this slow him down.  He loves going to preschool and playing with his little sister, Kate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/oliver-4\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/MelindaSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MelindaSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/MelindaSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult living with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/melinda\/\">Melinda<\/a><\/h3>Melinda was diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus at the age of 18. In the summer of 2013, her symptoms escalated to having migraines every day, urinary incontinence, vomiting, and severe neck pain.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/melinda\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JessieSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"JessieSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/JessieSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult living with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/jessie-19\/\">Jessie<\/a><\/h3>Jessie acquired hydrocephalus from a brain bleed and she has decided to share her story in the hopes that by talking, we can end the negative stigma around differently-abled people.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/jessie-19\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LarsSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"LarsSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/LarsSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Lars, toddler with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lars-20-months\/\">Lars<\/a><\/h3>Congenital hydrocephalus from a brain bleed\n<p>Lars spent 114 days in the NICU and went through 6 surgeries while there. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/lars-20-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/MerlinSYS1.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MerlinSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/MerlinSYS1.jpg\" alt=\"Share Your Hydrocephalus Story\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/merlin-60\/\">Merlin<\/a><\/h3>Merlin was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). She is a retired international flight attendant.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/merlin-60\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BriannaSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"BriannaSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/BriannaSYS.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brianna-8\/\">Brianna<\/a><\/h3>Brianna acquired hydrocephalus from a brain injury from being shaken as a child. She is the greatest gift her family could ever ask for. They consider themselves the very proud parents of a survivor who&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/brianna-8\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lymphaticsystem.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"lymphaticsystem\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lymphaticsystem.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-discovery-makes-researchers-rethink-csf-absorption\/\">New Discovery Makes Researchers Rethink CSF Absorption<\/a><\/h3>The discovery of lymphatic vessels in the brain creates a new focus for researchers looking for non-invasive treatments for hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/new-discovery-makes-researchers-rethink-csf-absorption\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DanielleSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"DanielleSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DanielleSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Congenital hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/danielle-41\/\">Danielle<\/a><\/h3>Danielle was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 18 months old.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/danielle-41\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DianeSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"DianeSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DianeSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Congenital hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/diane-23\/\">Diane<\/a><\/h3>Diane was born with hydrocephalus. She is now a 5th grade teacher.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/diane-23\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/MatthewSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"MatthewSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/MatthewSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Acquired hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/matthew-35\/\">Matthew<\/a><\/h3>Matthew acquired hydrocephalus from a brain bleed. Currently, he is a security officer and he is married with 5 kids. He is working and accomplishing things that doctors thought would not be possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/matthew-35\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/EmmaSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"EmmaSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/EmmaSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Kid with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/emma-8\/\">Emma<\/a><\/h3>Emma was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 9 months old and has undergone six shunt revisions since her shunt placement.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/emma-8\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/GregSYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"GregSYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/GregSYS.jpg\" alt=\"Congenital hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/greg-39\/\">Greg<\/a><\/h3>Greg has congenital hydrocephalus and is a manager at a bank. Hydrocephalus is part of who he is and it changes the way he does certain things, but he does not let the condition define&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/greg-39\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/CarlySYS.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"CarlySYS\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/CarlySYS.jpg\" alt=\"Teenager with hydrocephalus\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/carly-17\/\">Carly<\/a><\/h3>Carly acquired hydrocephalus from a brain bleed. She says that shunts quit; she doesn&#8217;t!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/carly-17\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TheGardnerFamily.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"TheGardnerFamily\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TheGardnerFamily.jpg\" alt=\"Share Your Hydrocephalus Story\" height=\"190\" width=\"285\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/elliott-six-months\/\">Elliott<\/a><\/h3>Elliot acquired hydrocephalus from aqueductal stenosis. His hydrocephalus was treated with an ETV\/CPC. He continues to amaze his family every day with his abilities and determination.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/people-view\/elliott-six-months\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ResearchLab.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ResearchLab\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ResearchLab.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-research-networks-are-changing-the-research-landscape\/\">Scientific Networks are Changing the Research Landscape<\/a><\/h3>Together, the HA-funded HCRN, AHCRN, and HANDS are changing how hydrocephalus research is conducted and accelerating research progress.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-research-networks-are-changing-the-research-landscape\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BryantWilliams.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"BryantWilliams\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BryantWilliams.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/learning-to-date-me\/\">Learning to Date Me<\/a><\/h3>Bryant, our new guest blogger, shares openly about the unconditional support of his fiancee and resilience of their relationship as he lives with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/learning-to-date-me\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WellonsHCRN.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"WellonsHCRN\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WellonsHCRN.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-researcher-dr-jay-wellons-demonstrates-importance-of-multi-center-studies\/\">HCRN Researcher Dr. Jay Wellons Demonstrates Importance of Multi-Center Studies<\/a><\/h3>How do surgeons make decisions? How do they stand by those decisions and evaluate themselves? The HCRN set out to answer these questions in their study.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-researcher-dr-jay-wellons-demonstrates-importance-of-multi-center-studies\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ShuntCloseup.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"ShuntCloseup\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ShuntCloseup.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/predicting-the-need-for-a-shunt-after-a-brain-bleed\/\">Predicting the Need for a Shunt after a Brain Bleed<\/a><\/h3>Diagnosing the need for a shunt early after someone has had a brain bleed could prevent additional neurological deterioration, study finds.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/predicting-the-need-for-a-shunt-after-a-brain-bleed\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Eskandari-Study.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"Eskandari-Study\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Eskandari-Study.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-using-the-newest-technology-to-understand-infant-hydrocephalus\/\">Research UPDATE: Using the Newest Technology to Understand Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>How do the cells of an infant&#8217;s developing brain react to the pressures of hydrocephalus? Our former MYI recipient, Dr. Eskandari&#8217;s, goal is to find out.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-using-the-newest-technology-to-understand-infant-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/JasonBlattResidentPrize2.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"JasonBlattResidentPrize2\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/JasonBlattResidentPrize2.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Blatt, MD\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-association-residents-prize-award\/\">Hydrocephalus Association Resident&#8217;s Prize Award<\/a><\/h3>Announcing the Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s 2014 Resident&#8217;s Prize Awardee.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-association-residents-prize-award\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BrainShunt.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"BrainShunt\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BrainShunt.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-ha-partnership-results-in-1-8-million-hydrocephalus-research-grant\/\">HCRN-HA Partnership Results in $1.8 Million Hydrocephalus Research Grant<\/a><\/h3>PCORI is awarding a $1.8 million grant in support of a HCRN-proposed randomized control trial to determine the most effective entry site for placing a shunt.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-ha-partnership-results-in-1-8-million-hydrocephalus-research-grant\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FeaturedImage.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FeaturedImage\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FeaturedImage.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"190\" width=\"380\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/through-the-nose-non-invasive-modulation-of-csf-absorption\/\">Through the NOSE! Non-invasive Modulation of CSF Absorption<\/a><\/h3>A proof of concept paper shows that drugs delivered through a nasal spray could one day provide a non-surgical way to manage hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/through-the-nose-non-invasive-modulation-of-csf-absorption\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/first-date.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"first date\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/first-date-768x403.png\" alt=\"first date\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/to-share-or-not-to-share-your-condition-on-a-first-date\/\">To Share or Not to Share Your Condition on a First Date?<\/a><\/h3>Our guest blogger talks about the thrill of the first date and whether or not to bring up living with hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/to-share-or-not-to-share-your-condition-on-a-first-date\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hakim.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"hakim\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hakim.png\" alt=\"normal pressure hydrocephalus, dr. hakim\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"\/><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/50th-anniversary-of-the-recognition-of-nph\/\">50th Anniversary of the Recognition of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>March 10, 2014, marks the 50th anniversary of the recognition of NPH as a distinct medical condition, allowing countless people access to the treatment needed to return to active lifestyles after possibly years of living&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/50th-anniversary-of-the-recognition-of-nph\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/rudi-schulte-research-institute-rsri-research-venture\/\">HA and the Rudi Schulte Research Institute Announce a New Research Venture<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association and the Rudi Schulte Research Institute (RSRI) announce a joint research venture with Dr. Mark Wagshul.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/rudi-schulte-research-institute-rsri-research-venture\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-advisory-board-member-on-research-team-to-investigate-long-term-outcomes-of-tbi\/\">Medical Advisory Board Member on Research Team to Investigate Long-Term Outcomes of TBI<\/a><\/h3>Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, a UW neurosurgeon and a member of the Hydrocephalus Association Medical Advisory Board, will serve as a principal investigator on a two-year, $2.4 million study looking into the long-term implications of damage&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/medical-advisory-board-member-on-research-team-to-investigate-long-term-outcomes-of-tbi\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-preventing-hydrocephalus-in-premature-infants\/\">Research UPDATE: Preventing Hydrocephalus in Premature Infants<\/a><\/h3>In a study published in the journal Brain, researchers find that the infusion of a naturally occurring protein can prevent the development of hydrocephalus after an intraventricular hemorrhage. The results show great promise in the&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-preventing-hydrocephalus-in-premature-infants\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/insight-into-the-hydrocephalic-brain-using-diffusion-tensor-imaging\/\">Insight into the Hydrocephalic Brain Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association aims to help our community understand the latest findings coming out of the hydrocephalus research community. In this blog, we summarize a study about Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and pediatric hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/insight-into-the-hydrocephalic-brain-using-diffusion-tensor-imaging\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-exploring-alternative-treatments\/\">Research UPDATE: Exploring Alternative Treatments<\/a><\/h3>In our third installment of the Mentored Young Investigator (MYI) blog series, we showcase 2009 MYI recipient, Joon Shim, Ph.D.\u00a0 At the time of the award, Dr. Shim was a postdoctoral fellow at Boston Children&#8217;s&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-exploring-alternative-treatments\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HCRN-Update-Shunt-Infection-Risk-and-Treatment-in-Children.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"HCRN Update Shunt Infection Risk and Treatment in Children\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/HCRN-Update-Shunt-Infection-Risk-and-Treatment-in-Children-768x403.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"403\" width=\"768\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-update-shunt-infection-risk-and-treatment-in-children\/\">HCRN Update: Shunt Infection Risk and Treatment in Children<\/a><\/h3>Dr. Tamara Simon discusses her work as the Principal Investigator for the shunt infection registry for the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network. Her study aims to understand the risk factors associated with shunt infection and how&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-update-shunt-infection-risk-and-treatment-in-children\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-update-biomarkers-in-post-hemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">HCRN Update: Biomarkers in Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>Dr. David Limbrick discusses his current research study which aims to develop a complementary tool to supplement the information from imaging in order to determine the best time to treat infants with post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-update-biomarkers-in-post-hemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-experienced-investigator-publishes-research-findings-on-congenital-hydrocephalus\/\">HA Established Investigator Publishes Research Findings on Congenital Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>James P. (Pat) McAllister, PhD, Director of Basic Hydrocephalus Research at the University of Utah and a Hydrocephalus Association Established Investigator grantee, has had his research findings related to congenital hydrocephalus published in the journal,&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-experienced-investigator-publishes-research-findings-on-congenital-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-update-shunt-outcomes-in-post-hemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">HCRN Update: Shunt Outcomes in Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>In a new Research Department blog series, HCRN Update, Ashly Westrick interviews Dr. Jay Wellons, principal HCRN investigator for the Shunt Outcomes in Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus study.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hcrn-update-shunt-outcomes-in-post-hemorrhagic-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-investigating-alternative-treatment-options-for-hydrocephalus\/\">Research UPDATE: Investigating Alternative Treatment Options for Hydrocephalus<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) Research Department update focuses on the research of Dr. Sonia Podvin who aims to develop safe, specific drugs to treat hydrocephalus. She is the recipient of a Mentored Young Investigator (MYI)&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/research-update-investigating-alternative-treatment-options-for-hydrocephalus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-associations-residents-prize-dr-ashley-g-tian\/\">Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s Resident&#8217;s Prize: Dr. Ashley G. Tian<\/a><\/h3>One way the Hydrocephalus Association promotes research and leadership in hydrocephalus is through our annual Resident&#8217;s Prize.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/hydrocephalus-associations-residents-prize-dr-ashley-g-tian\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-funds-research-announces-new-research-grants-2\/\">HA Funds Research, Announces New Research Grants<\/a><\/h3>HA is pleased to announce two recipients of the Hydrocephalus Association&#8217;s grant program focusing on CSF Production, Flow, and Regulation. The long term goal of these grants is to create therapeutic interventions such as a&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/ha-funds-research-announces-new-research-grants-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/article><article data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"1\" data-title=\"FT IMAGE RESEARCH UPDATE\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/FT-IMAGE-RESEARCH-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"240\" width=\"300\"><\/a><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/2010-hydrocephalus-association-residents-prize\/\">2010 Hydrocephalus Association Resident&#8217;s Prize<\/a><\/h3>The Hydrocephalus Association announces the 2010 Resident&#8217;s Prize Awardee, Ramin Eskandari, MD, MS.<a 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