EurekAlert!3 年
Lumbar Puncture Needles (IMAGE)
This is a photo of the two needles used in lumbar puncture: Left: Conventional. Right: Atraumatic Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...
Alzheimer's Society3 年
Having a lumbar puncture
These changes are reflected in the levels of proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid, so a lumbar puncture can indicate whether the brain is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. A special needle is used to ...
Augmented reality navigation system could improve lumbar puncture accuracy
"In some patients undergoing a lumbar puncture, the bony landmarks used to guide the needle aren't easily felt, and in the ...
healthcare-in-europe.com7 天
Just a fever or sepsis? New way to treat babies without invasive tests
In the largest study of its kind in the UK, a research team from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to ...
Queen's University Belfast8 天
UK-wide study discovers way to treat feverish babies with suspected sepsis without invasive ...
In the largest study of its kind in the UK, a research team from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to ...
来自MSN11 个月
Blood test ‘could be as accurate as lumbar puncture for Alzheimer’s detection’
A lumbar puncture involves a needle being inserted into the lower back, between the bones in the spine. Dr Sheona Scales, director of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “This study ...