Bagged in three layers of meninges and selectively fenced off by the blood brain barrier, our central nervous system (CNS) interacts within strict limits with our immune system. Protective ...

A pharmacokinetic (PK) study of AC480 administered twice daily in patients with surgically resectable, recurrent malignant glioma (MG) not on enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drug (EIAED). Background: ...

The fungus responsible for the meningitis outbreak of last year travels an unusual route through the human body — moving upward through the spinal fluid to reach the brain, then later invading the ...

Hearing impairment is the most common neurologic injury sustained by children after bacterial meningitis. Although dexamethasone has shown potential in reducing the risk for hearing impairment after ...

What are the clinical manifestations of meningococcal meningitis? Patients usually present with flu-like symptoms: fever, sore throat, myalgias, arthralgias, and general malaise. These signs and ...

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It is not possible to test for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak at home. However, knowing the possible symptoms of a CSF leak can help a person know when to seek emergency help to receive a diagnosis ...