University of Washington School of Medicine: Older Adults With Hydrocephalus Benefit From Shunt Surgery
September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Older adults with hydrocephalus benefit from shunt surgery
A treatment trial improved gait speed, cognition and bladder control in older patients with the brain-fluid condition.
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Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective . . .
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Older adults with hydrocephalus benefit from shunt surgery
A treatment trial improved gait speed, cognition and bladder control in older patients with the brain-fluid condition.
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Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective . . .