The conclusion from the article “Prediction of shunt response in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus by combined lumbar infusion test and preoperative imaging scoring” written by researchers in Copenhagen:
Although only indicative, lumbar infusion test results increased the likelihood of a positive shunt outcome. Pulse amplitude measures showed promising results that should be further explored in prospective studies.
The entire article is found below:
Umeå – 2021-03-10 12:55 CET By combining the two companies’ techniques and methods, specialists in neurology and neurosurgery can get a better basis for decision-making.
New insights from Mark D Johnson and his research group show that origin of idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus can be found in a genetic component. In his work they have also stated that iNPH is a real disease which has been debated for a long time.
CSF releted disorder as IIH, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is increasing with obesity rates. The article states that it is a need of better treatments.
The article at https://patientworthy.com/ February 22, 2021, describes the disease and a population study made with data from the Wales region.
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