Abo and colleagues note that although descriptive evidence exists for the best position for adult lumbar puncture (LP), no comparative evidence exists for children. This study was completed on a ...

To the Editor: Hasbun et al. (Dec. 13 issue)1 show that in adults with suspected meningitis, clinical findings can guide the decision to perform cranial computed tomography (CT) before lumbar punct ...

Each patient was given an 8-minute MRI scan and a lumbar puncture and, after 18 months, they were able to find out what the diagnosis was and whether it matched that of their initial scan.

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Experts have demonstrated that multiple sclerosis (MS) can successfully be diagnosed using an MRI scan, meaning patients no longer need to undergo a painful lumbar puncture. Experts found that by ...

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of ...

(HealthDay)—Radiologists now perform most lumbar puncture procedures for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published online March 4 in the American Journal of Neuroradiology.

Lumbar puncture, while not currently in routine clinical practice in the U.S., is anticipated to be a safe and cost-effective way to retrieve cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to test for biological ...

Children who present with new neurologic symptoms up to 7 days following lumbar puncture procedures should receive ultrasound or MRI scans to identify pathology.

WebMD explains the spinal tap -- or lumbar puncture -- and how it's used to screen for epilepsy.

New appropriate use criteria for lumbar puncture in Alzheimer's diagnosis New guidance prepares clinicians for tools that allow for earlier and more accurate Alzheimer's disease diagnoses Date ...