BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — When Roberto Temblador's daughter found out about a virtual health fair that was held by CSF Surgery, she told her father about the organization and what they could do for ...
CHICAGO — The use of lumbar drain placement significantly reduces the risk for postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, new ...
Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD A CSF leak can cause symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and a runny nose. You can ...
A mother with a rare condition affecting five in 100,000 people managed her symptoms with three coffees, a caffeine tablet ...
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear bodily fluid that cushions and protects your brain and spinal cord. A CSF protein test involves taking a fluid sample from your spinal column using a needle. This ...
What Is a VP Shunt? A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a narrow plastic tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid into your abdomen (belly). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protects your brain by acting ...
A rare condition left a woman with such bad headaches she had to neck three coffees and a Coke Zero each day to get through ...
Doctors analyze cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to help identify conditions that affect your brain and spine. CSF samples are typically collected through a lumbar (spinal) tap. CSF is the clear fluid that ...