Bill > HRes755

This resolution highlights the significance of hydrocephalus, a serious medical condition involving an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, which affects approximately 1 million people in the United States and occurs in 85 out of every 100,000 individuals globally. The resolution emphasizes key facts about the condition, including that 1 in 770 babies develop hydrocephalus, an estimated 800,000 older Americans may have undiagnosed normal pressure hydrocephalus, and the condition can affect individuals of any age. It also underscores the significant medical and financial challenges associated with hydrocephalus, such as over $2 billion in annual hospital charges, more than 36,000 shunt surgeries performed each year, and the lack of a cure, with brain surgery being the only treatment option. The resolution specifically supports the goals of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" and "World Hydrocephalus Day", recognizing organizations like the Hydrocephalus Association and Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, and calls for continued support of research to prevent, detect, and treat the condition, with special attention to challenges faced by veterans with traumatic brain injuries and young adults transitioning between pediatric and adult healthcare systems.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/755/all-info