Billy Joel made a surprise performance in Florida after revealing he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain condition affecting balance and other functions, and has been undergoing treatment and physical therapy.
A West Virginia family discovered that four sisters share a rare brain condition called Chiari malformation, which affected their development and required multiple surgeries, highlighting the potential genetic aspect of this rare disorder.
Billy Joel is doing well after canceling tour dates due to a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus, and Howard Stern confirmed he's not dying but is undergoing recovery and physical therapy. Joel remains in good spirits and looks forward to returning to the stage.
A couple from London, Louise and Richard Taylor, are urging doctors and parents to educate themselves on the symptoms of encephalitis after losing their eight-year-old son, Henry, to the brain condition. Henry's symptoms, including confusion and short-term memory loss, were not recognized as encephalitis-related by healthcare professionals prior to his death. The couple hopes to raise awareness of encephalitis and save lives by sharing their story and encouraging medical professionals to learn about the symptoms and causes of the condition.
Doctors at Boston Children's Hospital performed a successful fetal surgery on a baby diagnosed with vein of Galen malformation, a rare brain condition that can lead to heart failure and severe neurological issues. The surgery, which involved inserting tiny coils to slow down blood flow, was performed before the baby was born and is among the first for this condition. The baby, named Denver, was born two days after the surgery and is now thriving without any indication of needing additional interventions. The procedure was part of a clinical trial run by Brigham and Women's and Boston Children's hospitals.