The Directorate General of Health Services, or DGHS, has taken over the responsibility for administering the meningitis vaccine for Bangladeshis travelling abroad. The DGHS says it will fix ...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination is essential for diagnosing various neurological diseases, said consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. “These include central ...

She certainly didn't think that months later, she'd be fighting to get help with her recovery from meningitis. Brenda, 65, and her husband Garry Herback had ... Doctors had to put in an internal shunt ...

She certainly didn't think that months later, she'd be fighting to get help with her recovery from meningitis ... Doctors had to put in an internal shunt to relieve the pressure on her brain.

Meningitis can be contagious, and people with weak immune systems are especially vulnerable. Some types of meningitis are not contagious (spread from person to person). Meningitis is an inflammation ...

“Besides meningitis, CSF leak can also result in arachnoiditis, which can lead to headaches, seizures, and in some cases paralysis." However, Khan’s doctors remain confident that the procedure went ...

This tear can lead to a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) leak, often described as a fluid-like discharge. “This leak is dangerous because there is a risk of infection spreading to both the spinal cord and ...

Peter 'P. Fluid' Forrest, a founding member of New York funk-rock band 24-7 Spyz vocalist and the Black Rock Coalition, was murdered in the city on Monday, January 13. According to news reports, ...

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“To prevent death and permanent damage following meningitis, prompt and targeted antibiotic treatment in the hospital is crucial.” According to the current guideline for adults, antibiotic treatment ...