Medscape

First Report of CSF Leak After COVID-19 Nasal Swab Testing

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. A rare case of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurred after a healthcare worker inadvertently ...
Healthline

How Do I Know If My Headache Is Caused by a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak?

Headaches are among the most common symptoms of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. They may develop due to nerve irritation in your meninges. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty Images CSF leaks usually ...
Medscape

First-in-Human Trial Supports Safety, Feasibility of Stem Cell Therapy in Prenatal Spina Bifida Repair

A first-in-human trial shows the feasibility and safety of delivering placenta-derived stem cells during prenatal ...
Business Insider

A woman says doctors blamed her runny nose on allergies — but it turned out that her brain was leaking

A Nebraska woman says she spent years suffering from a runny nose — only to find out that it wasn't a runny nose at all. It turned out that fluid dripping through her nose had actually come from a ...
The Age

She was told her runny nose was 'allergies.' It was a brain-fluid leak

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. For years, Kendra Jackson battled an incessantly runny nose - sniffling and sneezing, blowing and losing sleep each night. Jackson said ...
Healio

Cerebrospinal fluid leak after anterior cervical discectomy, fusion rare but serious

Although uncommon, cerebrospinal fluid leak following cervical discectomy and fusion is a serious complication; however, repair is usually possible, according to study findings. In a retrospective ...
MedPage Today

CSF Leak From COVID-19 Nasal Swab Reported

Nasal swabbing to test for COVID-19 may have caused a patient to begin leaking cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), researchers reported. The woman in her 40s underwent testing prior to an elective hernia ...
Medical News Today

Dementia: Surgically fixing cerebrospinal fluid leaks may reverse symptoms

A leak of the fluid that protects and supports the brain can cause “brain sagging,” which is associated with the same behavioral symptoms as a less common form of dementia. A new study suggests that ...
WebMD

What Is a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a type of clear liquid that surrounds, protects, and cushions your brain and spinal cord from possible injuries. The fluid is held in place by the dura mater, a dense ...
MLB Rumors

Paul Blackburn Undergoes Spinal Procedure

The Mets announced Tuesday that right-hander Paul Blackburn underwent a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair procedure on October 11. The typical timeframe to return to play from a procedure of this ...
The Virginian-Pilot

She was told her runny nose was from “allergies.” It was a brain-fluid leak.

For years, Kendra Jackson battled an incessantly runny nose – sniffling and sneezing, blowing and losing sleep each night. Jackson said she initially thought she was getting a cold, then, as her ...