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Jon White, M.D.

‘Miracles do happen!’ Rare case of normal pressure hydrocephalus successfully treated

‘Miracles do happen!’ Rare case of normal pressure hydrocephalus successfully treated

A team at the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern diagnosed a patient with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare condition caused by excess fluid accumulating in the brain. After treatment, the patient has regained much of the functionality he thought he’d lost forever.

Padraig O'Suilleabhain, M.D. / Jon White, M.D. / Jeffrey Schaffert, Ph.D.

February 10, 2026

NPH: A misunderstood form of dementia that can be reversed

NPH: A misunderstood form of dementia that can be reversed

Some patients with Alzheimer’s may actually have NPH, a nuanced disease that causes fluid buildup in the brain. See how UT Southwestern recognizes and treats it.

Padraig O'Suilleabhain, M.D. / Jon White, M.D. / Jeffrey Schaffert, Ph.D.

May 23, 2025

Saved by the video call: When an aneurysm struck during a Teams meeting, co-workers rallied to rescue one of their own

Saved by the video call: When an aneurysm struck during a Teams meeting, co-workers rallied to rescue one of their own

When an aneurysm struck the marketing director for UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute during a video call, the entire team rallied to rescue one of its own.

Jon White, M.D.

March 31, 2022

The ‘other’ stroke: How brain aneurysms affect stroke risk

The ‘other’ stroke: How brain aneurysms affect stroke risk

Stroke is a blanket term for sudden neurological changes, and they can be caused by many things. UT Southwestern discusses brain aneurysm and how it affects stroke risk.

Jon White, M.D.

May 12, 2016