New finding causes scientists to reconsider what actually causes cerebrospinal fluid buildup in the brain

Hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as "water on the brain," is a dangerous and potentially deadly condition that can harm ...
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Early trial: BIIB094 cuts Parkinson’s-linked LRRK2 protein up to 60%

For the roughly one million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease, every approved treatment does the same thing: manage ...

Your sleep position could affect dementia risks, according to new research

Try side sleeping to boost your brain’s nightly cleanup—research shows it may clear Alzheimer’s-linked proteins more ...
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Cerebrospinal Fluid May Play a Role in Brain Cancer Treatment Resistance

Cerebrospinal fluid is a watery liquid that continually circulates through the brain’s ventricles and around the surface of the brain and spinal cord. It acts like a cushion that helps protect the ...
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Minimum Technical Preanalytical, Patient, and Clinical Context Data Elements for Cerebrospinal Fluid Liquid Biopsy: Recommendations for Public Database Submissions

Tailored Approaches in the Treatment of Patients With Colorectal Cancer Harboring Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase Fusion and Microsatellite Instability-High: A Case Report and Literature Review ...
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Transfusion of brain fluid from young mice is a memory-elevating elixir for old animals

For a human, one of the first signs someone is getting old is the inability to remember little things; maybe they misplace their keys, or get lost on an oft-taken route. For a laboratory mouse, it’s ...
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What Is a CSF Glucose Test?

How Is a CSF Glucose Test Done? The most common way to check the glucose in your cerebrospinal fluid is by performing a lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap. In some cases, your doctor can also ...