Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in women appears to be associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, new research shows. "This is a landmark study in that the possible long-term ...

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch.

Among women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, bariatric surgery was a more effective means of reducing intracranial pressure and sustaining ...

A previously healthy 20-year-old African-Canadian woman presented to the emergency department with blurred vision in her right eye for 3 days and a 6-week history of new-onset headaches, which had ...

A new study has found a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with rising obesity rates. The study is published in the ...

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 ...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) can cause debilitating headaches, which can cause loss of vision, and currently, there are no licensed drugs for treatment A recent trial shows that ...

During her presentation at SLEEP 2022, Isabelle Arnulf, MD, PhD, a neurologist and professor, detailed the long list of challenges for understanding different aspects of idiopathic hypersomnia and ...