September Is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
During the month of September, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) invites everyone to celebrate and honor the many faces of hydrocephalus, and to unite with the organization to create a voice of...
View ArticleNormal Pressure Hydrocephalus Often Mistaken as Dementia
With the Baby Boomer generation reaching the ranks of the elderly, there’s a new consciousness of illness and health. This is an activist generation used to having the answers. That’s why it is of...
View ArticleRaising a Child With Hydrocephalus: The Journey to a Happy Life
Raising a child with hydrocephalus can be a scary adjustment. The build-up of brain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or shunt failure can quickly become life-threatening. There are symptoms to watch for, new...
View ArticleGet Moving: It’s World Spine Day on October 16
October 16th is World Spine Day, held each year as an integral part of Action Week by the Bone and Joint Decade to raise awareness about musculoskeletal health. This year’s theme is ‘Back 2 Back,’...
View ArticleLiving With Hydrocephalus: An Independent Life
Living with hydrocephalus can present daily challenges, both before and after treatment. At Advanced Neurosurgery Associates, we are familiar with the adjustments for both those living with...
View ArticleSix Ways to Boost Your Brainpower
Here’s food for thought: The average adult human brain has about 100 billion cells. Scientists used to think that past childhood, the brain stopped developing. Once all of its connections formed, they...
View ArticleEpilepsy Affects Even the Biggest Celebrities
At Advanced Neurosurgery Associates, there is a solution. Have you ever wondered what Lil Wayne, Elton John, Danny Glover and Alexander the Great all have in common? If you were thinking they all have...
View ArticleLiving With Epilepsy: The Path to a Normal Life
How does epilepsy impact the social and emotional lives of children, and of their families and caregivers? The social, emotional and physical ramifications can certainly take their toll. Many wonder if...
View ArticleHydrocephalus – A Shunting Alternative Treatment for Hydrocephalus
Many people associate September with autumn leaves, a cool breeze, and children waiting at the bus stop anticipating their first day of school. But, September also marks Hydrocephalus Awareness Month....
View ArticleNovember Is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM). The goal of these 30 days this month is to spotlight epilepsy and raise awareness, including sharing your story (get involved!). ANA is a strong...
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