LeakWeek 2023 Day seven: Research
As we wrap up this year’s Leak Week, today is all about looking ahead—to what we plan to do, what we hope to do, and what we need to do to advance understanding of spinal CSF leak and improve outcomes for everyone affected by it. As you can see in the first image,...
LeakWeek 2023 Day Six: Treatment
Spinal CSF Leak Treatment Treatment for spinal CSF leak varies from conservative measures to surgical procedures. Some patients have symptoms that resolve spontaneously in a matter of hours, days, or weeks without ever seeking or requiring medical care. However, some...
LeakWeek 2023 Day Five: Diagnosis
Diagnosis The word “diagnosis” means “discerning or distinguishing” and comes from an even older Greek word that meant “to know thoroughly” or “know apart from another.” Which is fitting, as one of the most challenging aspects of diagnosing a spinal CSF leak is...
LeakWeek 2023 Day Four: The View From Here
#theviewfromhere The Spinal CSF Leak Foundation, Spinal CSF Leak Canada, and the CSF Leak Association invited people from around the world to help highlight the hidden reality of living with a CSF leak. We asked everyone to take a photo of what they see on a typical...
LeakWeek 2023: Day One
Welcome to LeakWeek 2023! Welcome to LeakWeek, our annual awareness week for spinal CSF leak and intracranial hypotension! This year we’re teaming up with Spinal CSF Leak Canada and the UK CSF Leak Association to share information, resources, and facts about spinal...
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