Classically, head pain related to elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is thought to worsen with maneuvers that increase ICP, such as lying down, bending over, coughing, or Valsalva maneuvers.

Objectives: To evaluate high-dose barbiturates as a second-tier therapy for pediatric refractory intracranial hypertension complicating severe traumatic brain injury. Design: This is a ...

Dunham, M.D., Rod Foroozan, M.D., and Stacia M. DeSantis, Ph.D. Astronauts have developed ocular changes affecting vision in microgravity, associated with findings suggestive of elevated intracranial ...

Intracranial hypertension—elevated pressure within the skull—poses life-threatening risks, including strokes, hemorrhages, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and ...

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an intensive care unit after undergoing surgery due to an ...