Children suffering from hydrocephalus, the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, should be careful when using Apple’s popular tablet, the iPad 2: if held within 2 inches of ...

If left untreated, it can cause permanent brain damage, even kill ... It’s a big problem, especially if a child has a shunt — or plastic tube — implanted to help drain the excess fluid.

A child can develop the condition before birth ... Treatment is through surgery done either by inserting a devise known as a shunt into the brain, or through a procedure called Endoscopic Third ...

In this episode of "Your Child's Brain", Kennedy Krieger President and CEO Dr. Brad Schlaggar, talks to two of his colleagues at Kennedy Krieger who, as co-directors, comprise the shared ...

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): A clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and nourishment. Shunt: A medical device used to redirect the flow of CSF to manage ...