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Cognitive Profile of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus [PDF]
Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra, 2011 Background/Aims: Frontal lobe dysfunction is believed to be a primary cognitive symptom in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH); however, the neuropsychology of this disorder remains to be fully investigated. The objective of this study was to
Makoto Saito +10 more
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus
Alexandria Journal of Medicine, 2014 Objective: To determine the efficacy of endoscopic fenestration of the third ventricle in the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Mohammed Ahmed Eshra
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Prevalence of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: A prospective, population-based study.
PLoS ONE, 2019 BackgroundIdiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) causing gait impairment, dementia and urinary incontinence among the elderly, is probably under-diagnosed and under-treated.
Johanna Andersson +5 more
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Cognitive Impairment in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Neuroscience Bulletin, 2022 Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a significant cause of the severe cognitive decline in the elderly population. There is no cure for iNPH, but cognitive symptoms can be partially alleviated through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion.
Haoyun Xiao, Fan Hu, Jing Ding, Zheng Ye
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Diagnosis and Prognosis in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 2014 Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a communicating hydrocephalus, of unknown pathophysiology, characterized by the classical triad of dementia, urinary incontinence, and ataxia. The most popular treatment option is shunt surgery, although it is not a cure.
Carol F Lippa
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Clinical tips in diagnosing idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a new concept beyond the cerebrospinal fluid tap test [PDF]
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, 2021 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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Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus [PDF]
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2019 Although the complete triad is not seen in all cases, idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus is characterized by gait dysfunction, cognitive impairment and urinary incontinence. These symptoms, however, are frequently encountered in older adults without the condition.[1][1] The onset of ...
Tina, Hu, Yuna, Lee
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Tzu Chi Medical Journal, 2022 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
Brazilian Neurosurgery, 2023 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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Prevalence of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus [PDF]
Neurology, 2014 The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) in elderly persons in a large population-based sample using radiologic and clinical examinations.We examined representative elderly populations aged 70 years and older that had undergone neuropsychiatric evaluations and CT of the brain between 1986 ...
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