Ever since Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah) signed an executive order on his first day in office to reduce unnecessary occupational ...

Elevated levels of p-tau 181 and 217 in cerebrospinal fluid are considered to reflect early Alzheimer's disease pathology.

Her blood tests and kidney function were still normal, and microscopic examination of her blood showed no obvious signs of ...

In a video she posted on X, Shiffrin explained that she got “stabbed” by a sharp object during the fall, later revealing she needed surgery to treat a puncture wound in her abdomen.

Researchers indicate that the Lumipulse p-tau217 assay may reduce over 50% of lumbar punctures performed for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.

The new blood test aims to replace the traditional diagnostic method, which involves a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)--a procedure that is not only invasive but also carries certain risks. By utilizing ...

Currently, diagnosing Alzheimer’s requires a procedure called a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap. This involves inserting a needle into the lower back to collect a sample of ...

Background: Video-based education offers opportunities to enhance patients' medical literacy and to reduce anxiety and hesitation for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures such as lumbar puncture ...