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Laboratory Tests
As part of an evaluation for neurological illness, a neurologist may need to send a sample of blood, tissue, or cerebrospinal fluid to a lab. Learn more about these tests and what the results could mean to you.
Lumbar Punctures: Common Questions Answered
Here you can find answers to some common questions about lumbar punctures, also known as spinal taps.
Hyponatremia in Neurology
Many neurological disorders cause the blood's sodium concentration to drop. In general, this is not a good thing. Hyponatremia can cause brain swelling, seizures, and coma. So how do doctors treat this problem?
What is a Lumbar Puncture?
An introduction to lumbar puncture
Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease
Recent years have seen the advance of new diagnostic techniques that can potentially help doctors with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. But are these tests necessary? When are they really helpful?