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Legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel announced on his social media on May 23 that he has been diagnosed with a brain ...
Billy Joel is sharing a message with fans for the first time since revealing he was diagnosed with a rare brain condition.
Billy's friend Howard Stern shared with listeners that Billy is "doing fine," revealing that the pair enjoyed dinner together ...
Last month, legendary singer Billy Joel abruptly canceled his tour amid a battle with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
Howard Stern has shared a positive update on Billy Joel’s health after the singer’s shocking brain disorder diagnosis. On ...
An edited version of that discussion follows. What is NPH? Potts: NPH is a form of hydrocephalus, a build-up of CSF in the brain. It's typically seen in older patients, usually over the age of 60.
(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 ...
Recently, cerebrospinal fluid disorders drew public attention with the announcement that musician Billy Joel had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. In this condition, excess CSF ac ...
NPH affects about 700,000 older adults in the U.S. and can be difficult to diagnose. Treatment commonly involves surgically placing a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain to ...
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a disorder linked to the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles. Unlike other forms of hydrocephalus that raise intracranial pressure ...
Get an exclusive look inside "The Piano Man" Billy Joel's health battle as details of his rare brain disorder diagnosis come to light. Learn more about his condition.
When the flow of CSF is somehow blocked and fluid builds up in the ventricles, it causes normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to the NINDS. Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium ...