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Focus on Papilledema
Papilledema, or swelling of the optic nerves, is often considered a hallmark sign of intracranial hypertension. But what does your doctor see when he looks into your eyes? Read on to find out what papilledema is, why it develops, what a venous pulsation is and whether papilledema is necessary for an IH diagnosis. How does papilledema occur? The optic nerve...Read More »
Is Vision Loss in IIH Associated With Weight Gain Before Diagnosis?
Previous research on women with IIH has suggested that obesity or recent weight gain was associated with a greater risk of sustained vision loss or deterioration of the vision field. The following paper is the second research study published from an IH Registry project. Previous research on women with IIH has suggested that obesity or recent weight gain was...Read More »
Rare Disease Day 2010
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans Has A Rare Disease On February 28, IHRF will join the effort organized by the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) to raise awareness of rare diseases, including chronic intracranial hypertension, that affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others worldwide.
A Million Reasons To Vote For IHRF, January 15-22, 2010
Your Vote Can Mean $1 Million For IH Research! This past December, IHRF was selected as one of the 100 top charities in the Chase Community Giving campaign on Facebook and now has a chance to receive a $1 million grant. More than 1 million Facebook fans signed up for Chase Community Giving to support over 500,000 charities. From these 500,000 charities, 100...Read More »
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Is My Doctor The Right One For Me?
5 Important Questions That Can Help You Decide “How a doctor thinks can first be discerned by how he speaks and how he listens,” writes Jerome Groopman M.D. in his latest book, “How Doctors Think,” which examines the importance of communication between doctors and patients, and its impact on diagnosis and treatment. Doctors depend on patients to tell them about their illnesses;...Read More »
Understanding Papilledema
Is it always present in intracranial hypertension? Papilledema, or swelling of the optic nerves, is often considered a hallmark sign of intracranial hypertension. But what does your doctor see when he looks into your eyes? Read on to find out what papilledema is, why it develops, what a venous pulsation is and whether papilledema is necessary for an IH diagnosis. How does...Read More »
What Exactly Is An Empty Sella?
What you need to know if you have chronic IH Maybe this sounds familiar: you’ve just had an MRI and as your physician discusses the results, she mentions that you have an empty sella. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. In fact, approximately 70% of individuals with chronic IH develop empty sellas. But what is an empty sella and...Read More »