A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes may reduce excess fluid in the brains of patients with hydrocephalus, which could help treat the disease less invasively than current treatments, ...

A 64 year-old man presented with nausea, vomiting and right sided ataxia. CT scan showed a right cerebellar stroke. Two days later he abruptly deteriorated, and became obtunded with decerebrate ...

Brain imaging, either a CT scan or an MRI, is generally used to look for the buildup of fluid, as well as a variety of neurological testing. Doctors may also do what’s called a lumbar puncture ...

More details: Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder, cancels all upcoming concerts What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? When fluid builds up around or inside your brain and inhibits typical ...

Singer Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. He said it's affected his hearing, vision and balance.The brain disorder can cause ...

Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming concerts because of a brain disorder ... called normal pressure hydrocephalus, or N.P.H., is estimated to affect ... the first test may be a CT scan or ...

Once normal pressure hydrocephalus is suspected, diagnosing it usually involves a CT scan or a brain MRI. Doctors who spoke with NPR said they haven't had difficulty getting insurance to pay for ...

What is the brain disorder and how can it be treated? ... Singer Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. ... such as a CT scan. ...