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Biomarkers in spinal fluid may flag frontotemporal dementia before symptoms emerge

A new study has revealed a set of proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid that could help identify frontotemporal dementia (FTD) before symptoms appear and track its progression. The findings, published ...
Yahoo

Brain drain: How nasal and lymphatic drainage discovery could help end Alzheimer’s

A study is looking at how cerebral spinal fluid draining could be enhanced in older adults and the implications for neurodegenerative diseases. | Adobe.com Add this to the list of potential targets to ...
The Conversation

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working

Danielle Wilhour does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
The Conversation

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

Danielle Wilhour does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
NPR

Predicting cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

New tests of blood and spinal fluid can show how far Alzheimer's has progressed and how fast a patient's memory will decline. New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing ...
CBSSports.com

Paul Blackburn injury: Mets' righty shut down after experiencing spinal fluid leak in back

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn has been shut down from throwing after experiencing a spinal fluid leak in his back, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Although Blackburn's injury is ...