Hydrocephalus is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles. Surgery is the first-line and most effective treatment. The two primary surgeries are the Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) ...

BrainSpace, a medtech focused on neurological injuries and illnesses, received 501 (k) clearance from the FDA for its brain ...

On Fridays and some Tuesdays, neurosurgeons in Kuopio place ventriculo-peritoneal shunts. During the procedure, they collect biopsies of skin, fat, muscle, right frontal cortex, intraventricular CSF.

How Is a CSF Glucose Test Done? The most common way to check the glucose in your cerebrospinal fluid is by performing a lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap. In some cases, your doctor can also ...

Also known as water in the brain, hydrocephalus in the pediatric population occurs due to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. Hydrocephalus is an extremely dangerous ...

INPH typically occurs in adults more than 60 years old and is a progressive, chronic disorder without a specific identifiable cause. The classic triad of symptoms gait disturbance, cognitive ...

BrainSpace announced that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its Intellidrop automated brain fluid management system.

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 ...