You can now register for the 2025-2026 Global Webinar Series Part 2:
Focused webinar
What radiologists need to know about Hydrocephalus:
For radiologists, by radiologists
Webinar starts on
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 15:00 CET
We are very proud to introduce our speakers and moderators for Part 2, who
will feature 3 top-notch lectures from the renowned experts:
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We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper, “A Randomized Trial of Shunting for Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus” authored by:
Mark G. Luciano, Michael A. Williams, Mark G. Hamilton, Heather L. Katzen, Nickolas A. Dasher, Abhay Moghekar, Jun Hua., Jan Malm, Anders Eklund, Naomi Alpert Abel, Ahmed M. Raslan, Benjamin D. Elder, Jesse J. Savage, Daniel L. Barrow, Kiarash Shahlaie, Hailey Jensen, M.Stat., Thomas J. Zwimpfer, Jessica Wollett, Daniel F. Hanley, and Richard Holubkov.
It refers to a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving participants selected for shunt surgery on the basis of gait-velocity improvement with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage.
Among participants with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus who had a response to temporary CSF drainage, shunting resulted in significant improvements at 3 months in gait velocity and a measure of gait and balance but not in measures of cognition or incontinence.
Read about the results of the PENS trial here:
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From the inspiring opening ceremony to groundbreaking sessions, hands-on workshops, and the Investigators Award Ceremony — Hydrocephalus 2025 World Congress brought together experts from 41 countries for 4 days of ideas, collaboration, and innovation.
Watch the full recap video and relive the energy of the Congress in Toulouse!
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Watch for free, Part 1 of the 2025-2026
Global Webinar Series: World Hydrocephalus Day
Special webinar organized by the Hydrocephalus Society!
Previous webinar recordings can be found in the Member’s Corner.
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We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper, “A Randomized Trial of Shunting for Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus” authored by:
Mark G. Luciano, Michael A. Williams, Mark G. Hamilton, Heather L. Katzen, Nickolas A. Dasher, Abhay Moghekar, Jun Hua.
Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus is a neurologic disorder characterized by impaired gait, balance, cognition, and bladder control in older adults. The disorder is treated with shunt surgery, but the effectiveness of shunting is unclear.
Read about the results of the PENS trial here:
The Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress is on the way, and we couldn’t be more excited!
After the amazing success in Toulouse with 41 countries and 404 participants, we’re now gearing up for 31 July – 3 August 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Hydrocephalus 2026 will address the full range of hydrocephalus and CSF disorders across all ages. We are preparing a stimulating program with engaging sessions that explore both cutting-edge and debated topics.
Professionals from neurosurgery, neurology, pediatrics, radiology, geriatrics, psychiatry, and related fields, including basic scientists, engineers, nurses, therapists, technicians, neuropsychologists, and patient advocates, are invited to join us. This congress promises to be a dynamic platform for learning, networking, and building lasting partnerships.
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We are delighted to announce that the Hydrocephalus World Congress – the 17th Congress of the Hydrocephalus Society, organized in Toulouse, France, 05/09/2025 – 08/09/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 19.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)!
An emblematic place in the city of Toulouse, the Pierre Baudis Congress Center offers a modern and elegant setting for all professional events. Ideally located in the Compans Caffarelli business district, in the immediate vicinity of transport, accommodation and shops, its geographical location allows you to combine work sessions and tourist discoveries.
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Update on basal ganglia and thalamo‐cortical circuit dysfunction in NPH
Senior Consultant, Head of Clinical Department of Neurology at the Linköping University Hospital
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping Sweden
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Delivering high-quality care with low-tech solutions for Hydrocephalus management
Departement of Cranial Neurosurgery, Neurological Hospital Pierre Wertheimer, Lyon University Hospital, France. RM is a consultant neurosurgeon at Lyon University Hospital, France
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Introduction to SIH: Clinical Presentation & Differential Diagnosis
University Professor of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist, University College London, United Kingdom
New webinar Season!
Hydrocephalus Society is delighted to launch the 2025-2026
Global Webinar Series!
Part 1: World Hydrocephalus Day
Special webinar organized by the Hydrocephalus Society
Webinar starts on
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 17:00 CEST
Registration will open soon!
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Don’t miss out on the recording of the last Webinar of the Hydrocephalus Society Global Webinar Series 2024-2025 – Part 10: Advances In Paediatric Hydrocephalus, now available to watch! |
Previous webinar recordings can be found in the Member’s Corner.
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If you are not already registered for the Hydrocephalus 2025 World Congress, remember that the Early Rates are available until Monday 30 June!
Register now and save up to €250 on a delegate member or non-member registration. Participating in the Hydrocephalus 2025 World Congress is a unique opportunity to network, learn from leading experts in the field, and discover the latest advances in hydrocephalus research and treatment.
Also don’t forget to book your room well in advance, especially if you want to stay in one of the congress’s recommended hotels:
Reserve your spot for the upcoming Hydrocephalus Society Global Webinar Series 2024–2025 Part 9: IIH, to be held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, 17:00 CEST.
Dr. Kristopher Kahle
Genotype vs phenotypes of hydrocephalus
Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Nicole C. Keong
Reversibility of brain function alterations: insights from NPH
National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
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Prof. Vartan Kurtcuoglu, PhD
Non-invasive continuous monitoring of cranial volume composition
University of Zurich
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Don’t miss out on the recording of Webinar part 8: Other CSF Dynamics Disturbances: Common Questions, now available to watch!
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Don’t forget to register for tomorrow’s Hydrocephalus Society Global Webinar Series 2024-2025 Part 8: Other CSF Dynamics Disturbances: Common Questions
Webinar starts on Saturday, 7 June 2025, 11:00 CEST
Eric Schmidt
Recreational Activities, Pregnancy, and Labour for Patients with CSF Dynamics Disturbances
Ignacio Jusue Torres
Management Guidelines for Common Scan Findings: Pineal Cyst, Colloid Cyst, and Chiari Malformation
The Chairs for Part 8 will be:
Laurence Watkins
Eric Schmidt
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We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of the Global Webinar Series.
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Great news! You can now register for the upcoming Hydrocephalus Society Global Webinar Series 2024–2025 Part 8: Other CSF Dynamics Disturbances – Common Questions.
This session will take place on Saturday, 7 June 2025, at 11:00 CEST and will feature two top-notch lectures from renowned experts:
Eric Schmidt – Recreational Activities, Pregnancy, and Labour for Patients with CSF Dynamics Disturbances
Ignacio Jusue Torres – Management Guidelines for Common Scan Findings: Pineal Cyst, Colloid Cyst, and Chiari Malformation
The Chairs for Part 8 will be:
Laurence Watkins
Eric Schmidt
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of the Global Webinar Series.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ishcsf.com
If you have any inquiries, feel free to contact us at contact@ishcsf.com. We will be happy to assist you.
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Great news! You can now register for the upcoming Hydrocephalus Society Global Webinar Series 2024–2025 Part 7: Paediatrics Session – The Basics.
This session will take place on Saturday, 17 May 2025, at 17:00 CEST and will feature three top-notch lectures from renowned experts:
The Chairs for Part 7 will be:
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of the Global Webinar Series.
For more information, please visit our website: www.ishcsf.com
If you have any inquiries, feel free to contact us at contact@ishcsf.com. We will be happy to assist you.
We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper,
“Redefining treatment expectations: exploring mid- and long-term outcomes of venous sinus stenting in idiopathic intracranial hypertension”
Authored by: Jackson P Midtlien, Carol Kittel, Lucas A Klever, Nicholas R Kiritsis, Jennifer Bernhardt Aldridge, Kyle M Fargen.
This retrospective study assessed long-term outcomes of venous sinus stenting (VSS) in 178 adults with medically-refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and ≥3 months follow-up. Patients were grouped by symptom trajectory: sustained improvement (30%), temporary improvement with relapse (57%), and no improvement (13%). Most underwent transverse sinus stenting.
Although symptom recurrence was common, VSS consistently reduced intracranial pressure, with 75% showing papilledema improvement and only 17% requiring further surgery. Findings highlight VSS as a pressure-lowering intervention with frequent symptom relapse, informing long-term management expectations.
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The Hydrocephalus 2025 World Congress will be held in Toulouse, France from 5–8 September 2025. Share your knowledge and innovative ideas, and seize the opportunity to create new partnerships.
| Anne Benninghaus, PhD Dynamic intracranial compliance to better understand NPH Chair of Medical Engineering, Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University More info |
Dr. Lalani Carlton Jones Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) – a treatable disease – The Diagnostic Perspective Consultant Neuroradiologist, Departments of Imaging, Foundation Trusts, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, IOPPN, Kings College London More info |
| Jean Chazal Hydrocephalus, History and Evolutionary Perspectives Professor of Anatomy, Embryology and Organogenesis at the Faculty of Medicine More info |
PD Dr. med. Tomas Dobrocky Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) – a treatable disease – The Neuroradiologist’s Perspective Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology More info |
| Dr. Benjamin Elder Functional neurosurgery iNPH. A neuromodulation hypothesis MD/PhD, Mayo Clinic, Professor of Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Biomedical Engineering; Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosurgery More info |
Fabian Flürenbrock Machine Learning meets Fluid Dynamics in Hydrocephalus Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control, ETH Zurich More info |
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