A Rare Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Nearly Killed Me—This Was My First Symptom

CSF leaks are frequently misdiagnosed as migraines or sinus infections. Experts at Cedars-Sinai note that because symptoms often overlap with more common conditions, CSF leaks are frequently ...

AI-based optical diagnostic platform can distinguish harmless sniffles from risky brain fluid leaks

A collaborative research team has developed the world's first AI-based optical diagnostic platform that enables rapid and ...
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Lumbar drain placement lowers postoperative CSF leak rate for patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal surgery

Winner of the Synthes Skull Base Award, Nathan T. Zwagerman, MD, presented his research, A Prospective, Randomized Control Trial for Lumbar Drain Placement after Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base ...
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...
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I felt a pop in my neck - it turned out my brain had exploded

Dr Bernadette Hard fell ill while abroad with a headache so severe she could hardly move - but had no idea what was wrong with her. The 53-year-old was sat alone in her hotel room in Malta in 2022, ...