Lumbar puncture is a frequently used procedure in the diagnosis and treatment of CSF disorders. Specialized tests such as the lumbar tap test and CSF infusion study are often used…
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a treatable condition marked by gait disturbances, cognitive decline, and urinary incontinence. Biomarkers play a crucial role in distinguishing iNPH from Alzheimer’s disease (AD)…
In 1965, Hakim and Adams described 3 patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus who responded to treatment with a ventriculoatrial shunt. Afterward the adoption of shunt treatment without clear diagnostic criteria…
Adult hydrocephalus comprise a family of disorders characterized by a cerebrospinal fluid dynamic disturbance and a shared core symptomatology. Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) has gained an increasing scientific attention…
Adult hydrocephalus is a heterogeneous disorder with variable cognitive impairments among 4 subtypes: idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH), secondary hydrocephalus, unidentified congenital hydrocephalus, and transitional hydrocephalus. INPH is the most…
Adult hydrocephalus, especially idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), involves cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dysfunction that is associated with impaired waste clearance in the brain, potentially causing toxic protein buildup. This condition…
Monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP) is important in a variety of neurologic conditions, including aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury. Monitoring and controlling ICP can mitigate secondary injury of the…
Adult hydrocephalus comprises 4 pragmatic categories: (1) transition; (2) unrecognized congenital; (3) acquired; and (4) suspected idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Each of these groups has unique clinical presentations and care…
Adult hydrocephalus is a common neurologic condition with an estimated prevalence of 85 per 100,000 globally, caused by abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation within the cerebral ventricles. Subtypes include idiopathic…
The delivery of neurotrauma care exists in the context of a system addressing the continuum of injury from prevention to postacute care and community reintegration. Given this complexity, there is…
