hydrocephalus

Shivayya’s head has grown huge and he can barely open his eyes.Shivayya is diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a rare disease which builds-up fluid in the cavities deep within the brain. In India, rare diseases are serious public health…

Mass General researchers have discovered a novel molecular mechanism responsible for the most common forms of acquired hydrocephalus, potentially opening the door to the first-ever nonsurgical treatment for a life-threatening disease that…

Hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain," occurs when the cerebral ventricles -- four interconnected cavities of the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid -- become enlarged, but its cause is unknown in many cases. A better…