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Human challenge trials, Chess & memory, Dementia misdiagnosed

Inside Health

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How to Drain the Buildup of Fluid From the Brain

The build up of fluid isn't causing any pressure on the brain, hence name normal pressure hydrocephlus. The distension of the ventricles can stretch some of the nerves that pass through the brain. Initially patients may just notice some subtle disturbances of balance. As condition progresses they can develop uin urgency, having to rush to the loo. And as the disease progresses further,. patients can start to notice problems with cognition, problems with shorter memory. If these symptoms progress, it can actually lead to a mild to moderate dimensio. A case there's too much food, i'm gessing somehow you've got to drain it away. Yes. So we implant a device

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