04/17/2026
In Dr. Lisa Sanders' recent New York Times article, she highlights an important, often overlooked neurological condition: normal-pressure hydrocephalus.
Often misdiagnosed, NPH can present as a subtle “shuffle” in gait, along with cognitive changes and loss of bladder control - symptoms frequently mistaken for aging, Parkinson’s, or dementia. Yet unlike many of these conditions, NPH is treatable, and, in some cases, reversible, when properly identified.
At MadSci, we’re committed to advancing awareness and innovation in neurological conditions like NPH. Early recognition and timely intervention can dramatically change a patient’s trajectory - from decline to regained independence.
This article is a powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest clinical signals can point to life-changing diagnoses.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/well/shuffle-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus.html?unlocked_article_code=1.blA.Roer.S7pkG2OiISKu&smid=url-share
