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Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) for Parents
Find out how and why doctors perform lumbar punctures (spinal taps).
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What's a Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)? (Video) for Parents
A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a medical test that involves collecting a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for examination. Doctors use the sample to look for signs of possible infections or other illnesses.
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A to Z: Meningitis, Viral for Parents
Sometimes viruses can spread to the meninges, the membrane around the brain and spinal cord, and cause more severe illness. Learn about it here.
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What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.
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Lymphoma for Parents
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic tissue. It's a common type of cancer in children, but most recover from it.
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Meningitis in Kids for Parents
Meningitis is treatable, but can be serious. So it's important to know the symptoms, and get medical care right away if you think that your child has the illness.
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) for Parents
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of childhood cancer. Because it develops and gets worse quickly, prompt treatment is very important. With treatment, most kids are cured.
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Encephalitis for Parents
Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.
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Health Care Providers: Neurologists for Parents
A neurologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the brain.
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Multiple Sclerosis for Parents
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system. The symptoms of MS vary depending on which nerves are affected.