Over the past few years, Neurallys has been developing an implantable intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor that could benefit those afflicted with Hydrocephalus. This monitor is designed to be used in-line with the catheter tubing of the shunt and is Bluetooth enabled to send readings to a patient’s smartphone. This info could then be sent to […]
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What is Hydrocephalus?
Carmen Madison Bice was born with a condition called Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus, more commonly known as “water on the brain,” is a condition where excessive Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) accumulates around the brain. In Carmen’s case, the CSF would not drain down the spinal column as it should, this created abnormal pressure in her head. In order […]