Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a type of clear liquid that surrounds, protects, and cushions your brain and spinal cord from possible injuries. The fluid is held in place by the dura mater, a dense ...

Cryptococcus is a yeast, which is a kind of fungus. This yeast infects those with poor immunity, like people with HIV. Cryptococcus has a liking for the nervous system, and it often causes meningitis ...

In a recent study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers examined metabolite-drug-fungal interactions in the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Antibiotic resistance refers to ...

Headaches are among the most common symptoms of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. They may develop due to nerve irritation in your meninges. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty Images CSF leaks usually ...

BrainSpace announced that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its Intellidrop automated brain fluid management system.

Researchers developed a single-use sensor strip that can be used with a circuit board to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks. They collected nine clinical samples and introduced the test fluid into a ...

Cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–related death in sub-Saharan Africa. Whether a treatment regimen that includes a single high dose of liposomal ...

You can drink plenty of fluids to help slow or stop a CSF leak and ease headaches. CSF leaks are often repaired with non-invasive surgery, such as through the nose for nasal leaks. See a doctor right ...