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Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Incidence, Progression, Diagnosis and Treatment
This episode reviews 5 publications on Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH), specifically addressing diagnosis, patient selection for shunting, and long-term treatment outcomes. One article is a systematic review and consensus protocol from the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, which addresses the lack of standardization in the large-volume lumbar puncture "tap test," reviewing extensive literature to propose a consistent protocol for volume removal, timing of reassessment, and clinical assessments for gait, cognition, and urination. The second source is a…
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