Characteristics of Postural Instability in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus [PDF]
Introduction In patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), the characteristics of static steady-state balance disturbance are not as well understood as those related to gait.
Eunhee Park +6 more
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Knowledge of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus among healthcare professionals [PDF]
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a prevalent, yet greatly underdiagnosed condition in older adults, which can cause significant disability if left untreated.
Rocío Fernández-Méndez +9 more
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Distinct cerebral cortical microstructural changes in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus [PDF]
ObjectiveThe aims of the study were to investigate differences in cortical mean diffusivity (MD) among idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) patients, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients, and healthy controls, and to analyze mean MD among INPH ...
Myong Hun Hahm +8 more
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Clinical tips in diagnosing idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a new concept beyond the cerebrospinal fluid tap test [PDF]
Accurate diagnosis of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is important to manage patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus more appropriately.
Seon-Min Lee +1 more
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Cognitive profile and frailty in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus [PDF]
BackgroundCognition and frailty are sparsely studied in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). We aimed to describe the preoperative cognitive function compared with normative data and frailty profile in iNPH patients accepted for
Magnhild S. Dejgaard +12 more
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Genetic signatures of responsiveness in idiopathic normal pressure Hydrocephalus: Insights from whole-exome and LASSO-based analysis. [PDF]
Moravec T +7 more
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Objectives: Normal-pressure hydrocephalus is a clinical syndrome consisting of dilated cerebral ventricles with the clinical triad of gait disturbance, cognitive impairment and/or urinary dysfunction. Lumbar-peritoneal (LP) shunt could improve idiopathic
Chia-Lin Liao +5 more
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Ten Steps for NPH Management: Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Hydrocephalus
Objectives The authors of the present study intend to describe a straightforward protocol for normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis and management, with the employment of a multidisciplinary team approach effort.
Alex Roman, Prince Takkar, Tanmoy Maiti
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Progressive cognitive impairment evolving to dementia parallels parieto-occipital and temporal enlargement in idiopathic chronic hydrocephalus: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Little is known regarding progressive enlargement of the ventricular system in symptomatic patients or asymptomatic subjects. Before eventual surgical treatment, we evaluated the clinical and radiological features of an extremely rare group of patients ...
CURRA', antonio, MISSORI, Paolo
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