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What to know about a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak

A CSF leak can cause symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and a runny nose. You can drink plenty of fluids to help slow or stop a CSF leak and ease headaches CSF leaks are often repaired with ...
The Scientist

A Minimally Invasive Way to Treat Cerebrospinal Fluid Accumulation in the Brain

In this Innovation Spotlight, Dan Levangie, president and chief executive officer of CereVasc, discusses a new treatment strategy for NPH using an endovascularly implantable CSF shunt that minimizes ...
Medical Xpress

Cerebrospinal fluid motion in the brain captured in remarkable detail

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear and watery liquid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. Its functions include protecting parts of the nervous system, delivering nutrients and ...
The Conversation

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

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, ...