25 Oct Hydrocephalus – A Shunting Alternative Treatment for Hydrocephalus

Many people associate September with autumn leaves, a cool breeze and children waiting at the bus stop anticipating their first day of school. But, September also marks Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.

06 Oct Living With Hydrocephalus: An Independent Life

Living with hydrocephalus can present daily challenges, both before and after treatment. At Advanced Neurosurgery Associates, we are familiar with the adjustments for both those living with hydrocephalus and their families or caregivers. We care about our making sure our patients have the most information as they navigate the complexities...

14 Sep Raising a Child With Hydrocephalus: The Journey to a Happy Life

Raising a child with hydrocephalus can be a scary adjustment. The build-up of brain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or shunt failure can quickly become life-threatening. There are symptoms to watch for, new terms to learn, and your child’s requirements constantly change as they grow and develop. It’s a condition that requires...

07 Sep Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Often Mistaken as Dementia

With the Baby Boomer generation reaching the ranks of the elderly, there’s a new consciousness of illness and health. This is an activist generation used to having the answers. That’s why it is of particular interest for us at Advanced Neurosurgery Associates (ANA) the news about the mistaken diagnosis of...

01 Sep September Is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

During the month of September, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) invites everyone to celebrate and honor the many faces of hydrocephalus, and to unite with the organization to create a voice of awareness. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month (HAM) is a time that individuals and organizations can work together to support the organization’s...

09 Aug Premature Baby With Hydrocephalus Now Sings Like an Angel

Brandon had hydrocephalus, which is not unusual given the circumstances. Dr. Fried managed to clear up the infection without having to remove the shunt.

17 Mar Yvans Tsague: Surviving an Infected Hydrocephalus Shunt

Yvans Tsague was found to have a shunt infection in the abdomen because that is where the catheter is placed so fluid drains from the brain. The shunt was...

27 Oct Genetic Malfunction in Mice Linked to Hydrocephalus

One of every 500 babies in the United States is born with hydrocephalus, a neurological condition for which scientists are still trying to determine the cause and find a cure.

26 Aug The Female Face of Hydrocephalus

ANA patient Hailie Mussinan was selected as 2014 National “Face” of Hydrocephalus Awareness. When you look at 4-year-old Hailie Mussinan, you see an incredibly happy child. She is a perfect example of the pediatric hydrocephalus patients we treat at ANA. In Hallie’s case, a shunt inserted by Dr. Arno Fried...