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How to Get Through a Spinal Tap to Confirm an MS Diagnosis
A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) may help confirm a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Here’s what you should expect from the ...
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Blood test for Alzheimer’s could replace costly and invasive spinal taps
Researchers indicate that the Lumipulse p-tau217 assay may reduce over 50% of lumbar punctures performed for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.
Intervention boosts brain infection diagnosis and care across three low- and middle-income countries
University of Liverpool researchers have worked with global partners to identify and successfully implement an intervention package that has significantly improved the diagnosis and management of ...
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Cosmetology students sometimes practice haircuts more than medical students practice lumbar punctures
Ever since Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah) signed an executive order on his first day in office to reduce unnecessary occupational ...
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What to Know About Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
Doctors typically collect CSF samples by performing a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap. What a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) procedure involves A lumbar puncture generally takes less ...
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What To Know About Aseptic Meningitis
In most cases, your doctor will perform a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap. During this procedure, your doctor will extract cerebrospinal fluid from your spine. Spinal fluid is made by the brain and ...