Spinal tap; Ventricular puncture; Lumbar puncture; Cisternal puncture; Cerebral spinal fluid culture
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When researchers, observers, and hypothesizers begin to make connections, it can become very interesting. I recently came across listings... Read more »
Eye movement analysis is a complicated area in Neurology and multiple sclerosis (MS). We take eye movements for granted, placing them... Read more »
Over the last several years, a revolution continues in Neuropsychology and Biological Psychiatry: Problems of the mind are increasingly... Read more »
In reviewing a fair amount of Medical Pathology lately involving all body systems, I thought of the song title heading this piece. You... Read more »
In the last installment, I wrote a bit about how Mandy began to exhibit physical symptoms which, of course, would eventually be diagnosed... Read more »
Scientists have found that a protein that helps quiet immune cells is more abundant in the spinal fluid of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseasePreventionReferencesCalabresi P. Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating conditions of the central nervous system. In: Goldman... Read more »
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).Alternative NamesMS; Demyelinating... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseaseTreatmentThere is no known cure for multiple sclerosis at this time. However, there are therapies that may slow the disease.... Read more »
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Alternative NamesResources - multiple sclerosisInformationThe following organizations provide information on multiple sclerosis:Multiple Sclerosis... Read more »