Hamilton, ON (December 6, 2017) - The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in ...

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 ...

The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in patients, according to a study by ...

Why do I need a lumbar puncture? A lumbar puncture can check for cancer cells or for infection in the CSF. Doctors remove some of the CSF to test for cancer cells. They use a needle to take a sample ...

HELSINKI, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The medical technology company Injeq's development yielded the desired outcome after many years of efforts as the company's IQ-Tip® needle received CE approval ...

A lumbar puncture is sometimes called a “spinal tap.” It’s a medical procedure that can involve collecting a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid that surrounds your spinal cord and ...