In this Article

• What is hydrocephalus?
• What are the different types of hydrocephalus?
• Who gets this disorder?
• What causes hydrocephalus?
• What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus?
• How is hydrocephalus diagnosed?
• What is the current treatment for hydrocephalus?
• What are the possible complications of a shunt system?
• What is the prognosis for hydrocephalus?
• What research is being done?
• Where can I get more information?
• Patient Discussions: Hydrocephalus - Describe Your Experience
• Hydrocephalus Glossary
• Hydrocephalus Index

What research is being done for hydrocephalus?

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research related to hydrocephalus in laboratories and clinics at the NIH and support additional research through grants to major medical institutions across the country. Much of this research focuses on finding better ways to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure disorders such as hydrocephalus. The NINDS also conducts and supports a wide range of fundamental studies that explore the complex mechanisms of normal and abnormal brain development.

Where can I get more information about hydrocephalus?

For more information on neurological disorders or research programs funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, contact the Institute's Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN) at:

BRAIN
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(800) 352-9424
http://www.ninds.nih.gov

Information also is available from the following organizations:

Guardians of Hydrocephalus Research Foundation
2618 Avenue Z
Brooklyn, NY 11235-2023
GHRF2618@aol.com
http://ghrf.Homestead.com/ghrf.html
Tel: 718-743-GHRF (4473)
Fax: 718-743-1171

Hydrocephalus Association
870 Market Street
Suite 705
San Francisco, CA 94102
info@hydroassoc.org
http://www.hydroassoc.org
Tel: 415-732-7040 888-598-3789
Fax: 415-732-7044

Hydrocephalus Support Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 4236
Chesterfield, MO 63006-4236
hydrodb@earthlink.net
Tel: 636-532-8228
Fax: 314-251-5871

National Hydrocephalus Foundation
12413 Centralia Road
Lakewood, CA 90715-1623
debbifields@nhfonline.org
http://nhfonline.org
Tel: 562-924-6666 888-857-3434
Fax: 562-924-6666

SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

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