Question follow-through · 19567

Hydrocephalus: Babies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of infants with hydrocephalus initially present symptoms after 8 weeks of age.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
11 Dec 2024
Target answer date
17 Dec 2024
Answer
17 Dec 2024 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of infants with hydrocephalus initially present symptoms after 8 weeks of age.

  2. 17 Dec 2024

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  3. 17 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    It is vitally important that babies are diagnosed as early as possible so treatment can be provided. Current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance recommends measuring the head circumference of babies in the first week, at appr...

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