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Personal CSF Protein Baselines Can Mask Alzheimer’s Biomarkers

Researchers found that individuals have distinct baseline levels of brain-derived proteins in cerebrospinal fluid, masking ...

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive ...

Sleep Deprivation Triggers a Strange Brain Cleanup

One key role of sleep involves cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and protects the brain. During sleep, CSF helps remove ...
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RNA-Based Treatment Offers Hope for Preventing Hydrocephalus

Researchers showed that an RNA-based therapy targeting the SETBP1 mutation reduced the incidence of hydrocephalus in mice, ...
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Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Danielle Wilhour, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) ...
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Billy Joel’s brain fluid imbalance: what it means

May 28 (UPI) --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 ...

A Rare Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Nearly Killed Me—This Was My First Symptom

CSF leaks are frequently misdiagnosed as migraines or sinus infections. Experts at Cedars-Sinai note that because symptoms often overlap with more common conditions, CSF leaks are frequently ...