Public advisory - Unauthorized drugs seized from Ezra Healing in Kelowna, BC may pose serious health risks

Health Canada is warning consumers about multiple unauthorized drug products seized from Ezra Healing located at 100-2041 Harvey Ave, in Kelowna, British Columbia. The products are labelled to contain ...
UPI

Early warning signs of vision loss from brain disorder identified

Doctors think they've figured out a way to predict who might lose vision due to a high brain pressure disorder. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension occurs when there's unexplained pressure buildup in ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, also called pseudotumor cerebri, refers to elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure that develops most often in women of reproductive age with obesity, causing ...
Everyday Health

5 Foods and Activities to Avoid if You Have Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, also called pseudotumor cerebri, is pressure inside your skull caused by a fluid buildup that increases swelling on the brain, according to Mayo Clinic. It is ...
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Improve Outcomes in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is associated with improved ...
Los Angeles Times

Brain Swelling (Cerebral Edema): What You Need to Know

Brain edema is a life-threatening condition where excess fluid causes the brain to swell. The primary medical treatment involves hyperosmolar agents like mannitol and hypertonic saline to draw fluid ...
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Billy Joel’s brain fluid imbalance: what it means

May 28 (UPI) --Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and ...
BioSpace

First-of-its-Kind Multicenter Study Demonstrates Utility of Monopoint System in Procedures to Treat Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Route 92 Medical, Inc., a privately held medical technology company dedicated to improving outcomes for patients undergoing neurovascular ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Wakerley, B., Tan, M. and Ting, E. (2014) Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Cephalalgia, 35, 248-261.

ABSTRACT: Background: Lumboperitoneal (LP) shunts have been used to manage benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) for an extended period. While they may swiftly and effectively alleviate symptoms, ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Kalyvas, A.V., et al. (2016) Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features and Contemporary Management. Hospital Chronicles, 11, 77-84.

ABSTRACT: Background: Lumboperitoneal (LP) shunts have been used to manage benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) for an extended period. While they may swiftly and effectively alleviate symptoms, ...
Medscape

The Uneven Burden of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in Women Across the United States

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) affects 3.44 per 10,000 women aged 18-55 years in the United States. Significant geographic variation in cases of the condition exists, potentially ...