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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Dr. Romain Manet, MD |
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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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Prof. Manjit Matharu |
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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,
Monday 28 August was the last day of Hydrocephalus 2023 and our annual meeting came to an end for another year.
More than 320 people from 39 countries attended our meeting in Hamburg, and it was truly inspiring to see so many scientists, researchers, professionals and students coming together to discuss, network and share information and experiences about hydrocephalus and related disorders.
Your presence helped to make this meeting a great success and your enthusiasm and positive spirit helped to make our time together both interesting and enjoyable.
Thank you for joining us in Hamburg and we look forward to welcoming you all next year in Japan!
Each year almost 400,000 children across the globe receive a diagnosis of hydrocephalus. Additionally, there is an estimated count of 8 million seniors worldwide with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), with a significant number remaining undiagnosed or deprived of the life-saving treatment they require.
Hydrocephalus presents a universal challenge, and it’s time that we unite to foster global awareness so we can show the world the importance of this life-threatening condition, and the need for better treatments.
World Hydrocephalus Day aims to shed light on this often-misunderstood condition and promote worldwide unity among patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations. By fostering understanding and compassion, the day seeks to improve the lives of those affected by hydrocephalus.
To find out more about World Hydrocephalus Day click HERE
Hydrocephalus Society is delighted to invite you to join us for yet another session of the Global Webinar Series 2022-2023: Cerebrospinal fluid Dynamic Disturbances in Adults – Adult hydrocephalus surgical technique.
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Hydrocephalus Society is delighted to invite you to join us for yet another session of the Global Webinar Series 2022-2023: Cerebrospinal fluid Dynamic Disturbances in Adults – Adult CSF dynamic disorders – Part 3: Chiari malformation.
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Hydrocephalus Society is delighted to invite you to join us for yet another session of the Global Webinar Series 2022-2023: Cerebrospinal fluid Dynamic Disturbances in Adults – Part 8: Adult CSF dynamic disorders – Part 2: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
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