2. Oligodendroglioma : Spinal fluid shunt
—A small tube that is surgically implanted to allow excess spinal fluid to drain directly into the abdominal cavity.
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3. Spinal fluid proteins can help diagnose Alzheimer's: MedlinePlus
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Measuring certain proteins in spinal fluid can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's and predict which patients with memory problems will develop the fatal brain-wasting disease, Belgian researchers said on Monday.
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4. SPINAL FLUID - CYTOLOGY
Storage Instructions : Cells degenerate quickly in CSF. Fresh specimens should be sent immediately to the Cytopathology Laboratory. Call the laboratory if a delay is anticipated.
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5. Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collection
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushion, protecting the brain and spine from injury. The ...
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6. Cerebral Spinal Fluid CSF Collection - Tests, Test Results & Diagnosis - NY Times Health Information
Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collection is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Cerebral spinal fluid acts like a cushion, protecting the brain and spine from injury....
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7. Spinal Fluid Test May Diagnose Alzheimer's - Alzheimer's Disease Information on MedicineNet.com
Aug. 9, 2010 -- Researchers have identified a protein "signature" in the spinal fluid of patients with Alzheimer's disease, which could represent an important advance in its diagnosis.
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8. Go Ask Alice!: Ecstasy drains spinal fluid?
Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA) is a recreational drug that is gaining popularity worldwide. Often used at raves, it has been associated with producing a combination of heightened arousal and mellowing effects. Unfortunately, r...
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9. Center for Brain Health - Cerebral Spinal Fluid
The goal of these studies is to improve the accuracy of the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Diesease (AD) and to identify markers for individuals who may be at risk for developing AD. We are now testing an early screen, using brain measurements fro...
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10. Alzheimer's Disease Signature Seen in Spinal Fluid
Levels of 2 proteins in cerebrospinal fluid could potentially be used to identify people with Alzheimer's disease before they show clinical symptoms, according to a new study. The finding could open new opportunities for developing Alzheimer's the...
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