Research Archives - Hydrocephalus Canada

Research

Hydrocephalus Canada supports research that will improve the quality of life for all individuals with hydrocephalus and/or spina bifida and their families. We work in partnership with hospitals, rehabilitation centres, universities and other research facilities by:

Participating in focus groups,
Distributing information about research projects through our newsletters,
Including information about research projects on our websites,
Endorsing research projects to possible research participants,
Advocating for more government funding for research,
Providing letters of support to other funders.

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Hydrocephalus Canada Research Priorities

Hydrocephalus Canada chooses to play a role in facilitating research through a stronger presence in the research community and by influencing the creation of a research agenda (international and national) through increased collaboration with various stakeholders.

The following areas have been identified as important research priorities:

Better shunts
Better alternatives to shunts
Better/faster diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus
Better hydrocephalus management – better testing of shunt function/malfunction
Causes of congenital hydrocephalus
Long term effects of hydrocephalus on social skills in adults
The management of bladder and bowel incontinence
The social isolation of young persons with spina bifida
Better infection management
The genetics of mothers with spina bifida

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