Shunts for treating fluid buildup in the brain

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/shunts-treating-fluid-buildup-brain At a Glance Shunt surgery improved mobility and balance in older adults who had a type of fluid buildup in the brain called idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus. The findings provide the strongest evidence yet that shunt surgery could lead to better outcomes for people with this debilitating condition.