Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) normally circulates through the brain’s ventricles to cushion and nourish neural tissue. In refractory hydrocephalus, CSF accumulates abnormally, enlarging the ventricles and ...

Monotherapy for fever and neutropenia in cancer patients: a randomized comparison of ceftazidime versus imipenem. Intralumbar methotrexate is one of the primary therapeutic modalities for the ...

Researchers have revealed that a molecule called Daple is essential for the correct orientation and coordinated beating of cilia on the surface of cells lining ventricles in the brain. Without Daple, ...

Cerebrospinal fluid is the liquid around your brain and spinal cord. If a doctor thinks you have an illness that affects your nervous system, they might take a sample for testing. The fluid is made by ...

INPH typically occurs in adults more than 60 years old and is a progressive, chronic disorder without a specific identifiable cause. The classic triad of symptoms gait disturbance, cognitive ...

Also known as water in the brain, hydrocephalus in the pediatric population occurs due to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. Hydrocephalus is an extremely dangerous ...

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a medical device that relieves pressure on the brain caused by the accumulation of fluid. Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are primarily used to treat a condition ...