Intracranial hypertension (IH), a clinical condition typically seen in the intensive care unit, is caused by increased pressure surrounding the brain. In many situations, the cause of chronic IH is ...

WOMAN’S DOCTOR. NO ONE LIKES HAVING A HEADACHE THAT JUST DOESN’T GO AWAY. IT’S JUST THERE FOREVER. BUT ADD VISION ISSUES INTO THE EQUATION AND IT CAN BE REALLY TERRIFYING. THESE ARE SOME OF THE ...

March 2, 2012 — Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH; also called pseudotumor cerebri [PTC] or benign intracranial hypertension) is surprisingly common in patients with systemic lupus ...

This article deconstructs the IIH guidelines, contrasting medical management (acetazolamide, topiramate) with the practical ...

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this ...

IIH is most common in obese women of reproductive age but can affect anyone. A 5–10% reduction in body weight can significantly reduce intracranial pressure. Acetazolamide and topiramate are the main ...

Among women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, bariatric surgery was a more effective means of reducing intracranial pressure and sustaining ...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in women appears to be associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, new research shows. "This is a landmark study in that the possible long-term ...

A new study has found a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with rising obesity rates. The study is published in the ...

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