Congenital hydrocephalus

This study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…

This study looks at whether a standard dose of the antibiotic cefazolin, given before surgery to place a ventricular shunt, reaches high enough levels in the cerebrospinal fluid to prevent infection. Researchers will measure cefazolin in the fluid and blood of 15 adults undergoin…

This study tests a non-invasive light-based device to measure blood flow and oxygen use in the brains of premature infants who have bleeding or fluid buildup. Researchers will compare these measurements in affected babies, those with other types of fluid buildup, and healthy newb…