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High levels of a certain enzyme in the fluid around a person’s brain and spinal cord could be a sign that they have Parkinson’s disease – potentially enabling the condition to be diagnosed earlier.

It is not possible to test for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak at home. However, knowing the possible symptoms of a CSF leak can help a person know when to seek emergency help to receive a diagnosis ...

We have all heard the old adage that humans are mostly made of water. Right away, lots of folks would think about blood as a fluid that's mostly water. But how many think about the brain and spinal ...

Armando Medrano started experiencing headaches in January 2022. Usually, they happened early in the morning, but often they wouldn't go away. His primary care doctor saw him a couple of times from ...

Researchers from the MPI of Biochemistry and the Technical University of Munich have discovered new diagnostic markers for multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects 3 million people worldwide.

A collaborative research team has developed the world's first AI-based optical diagnostic platform that enables rapid and accurate differentiation—within minutes—between ordinary nasal secretion and ...

Brain scans show yawning may push fluid out of the brain and boost blood circulation, hinting that yawns help refresh the brain.

“The problem this seeks to resolve is that when you change to another position, the thickness of the spinal cord fluid changes,” he says. “There can be uncomfortable stimulation or no stimulation or ...