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Lower CSF 5-HIAA linked to more lethal suicidal behavior, review finds

A review of 23 studies found that lower CSF 5-HIAA was consistently associated with more lethal or violent suicide attempts ...
Medical Xpress

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock—what happens when it stops working

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...
The Scientist

Can a Blood Draw Really Tell Us What Is Happening in the Brain?

Blood can reveal neurological injury, cerebrospinal fluid can provide biological context, and multiomic approaches can ...
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Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your brain produces around a pint of cerebrospinal fluid each day. Archibald Church, Diseases of the nervous system ...