Shunt surgery significantly improves gait velocity at three months among patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus with a response to temporary CSF drainage.

"The canonical triad of symptoms in normal-pressure hydrocephalus is subacute gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and ...

A landmark placebo-controlled trial shows shunting improves walking and reduces falls in idiopathic normal-pressure ...

Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus is a neurologic disorder characterized by impaired gait, balance, cognition, and bladder control in older adults. The disorder is treated with shunt ...

Risk factors for NPH include hypertension and diabetes. Krauss et al. (1996) cite a significant association between NPH and arterial hypertension. In addition, the investigators found a positive ...

A new clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among patients with idiopathic ...

“Piano Man” singer Billy Joel, 76, said Friday that he is bowing out of his 2025 tour after being diagnosed with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Recent live performances “lead ...

As Trish Bogucki walked from her office to her car, she often felt unsteady, tripping and stumbling. She expected it: She had a bunion and a hammer toe that probably needed surgical repair. Finally, ...

NEW YORK — Billy Joel is stepping away from the stage. The 76-year-old music legend announced Friday that he’s canceling all remaining concerts after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ...