BALTIMORE —

A new surgery could help treat a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain that can cause balance problems and memory declines, researchers found .

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a treatable condition caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain that leads to walking and balance problems, memory decline and bladder control issues. The disorder affects about 1.5% of people in their late 60s.

A new international study led by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers tested the benefits of a shunt surgery and found that, after three months, patients who received the surgery walked faster than they did prior to their procedures. They also reported fewer falls and better balance in contrast to p

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