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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) sounds complicated — ­and it can be. This condition can be confused with dementia, including Alzheimer’s dementia. It is rare, but when it occurs, it often happens in elderly people. Causes are unknown. Sometimes treatment is available, but many people will require a surgical procedure. NPH is caused by spinal fluid […]