CSF is believed to be primarily created by a concentration of blood vessels at the base of the brain, called the choroid plexus. Blood vessel pressure causes CSF to filtrate out of these vessels, similar to the way lymphatic fluid is created from blood vessels and circulates throughout the r...
The draining of cerebrospinal fluid is thought to be important for brain health. In conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, proteins such asamyloidscan build up in the brain and may cause damage. Proulx says there may be several routes for the brain to drain fluids, including the sp...
When AIDS first came to public attention in the 1980s there were many misconceptions about how it spread. Thanks to ongoing awareness campaigns, these misconceptions have been dispelled. People transmit HIV through a very specific list of bodily fluids: blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal flu...
These findings differ from what is published in historical and modern-day textbooks. Moreover, the structure of granulations suggests that fluid and immune material percolate through the sponge-like tissues to escape onto the other side of the brain coverings, where the lymphatic vessels and bone ...
This popular tea has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its diuretic properties. The dandelion root’s natural properties stimulate the kidneys to remove excess fluid from the body while flushing out toxins. READ:Parotid Gland Vaccination ...
Mostly given intravenously (by vein), these are used to get rid of fluid in the brain or the eye, or to treat low urine output resulting from kidney failure. The main drug in this category is mannitol (Osmitrol). Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors ...
Nerves carry electrochemical signals to and from different areas of the nervous system as well as between the nervous system and other tissues and organs. Nerves are divided into four classes: Cranial nerves connect your sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, mouth) to your brain Central nerves ...
Fluid–structure interactionsBrain injuryThe brain contains a tree of vasculature that contributes not only oxygen and nutrients but also structural integrity to the brain parenchyma. The structure formed by this vasculature affects the mechanical response of brain tissue both before and after injury, ...
Here’s why: Sugarcausesfluid retention, inflammation and storage of body fat — all of which can increase the appearance of cellulite. Read labels, and aim to reduce or remove added sugar. Limit your sodium intake as well, because saltis one of the main causesof water retention. Stick to...
How to remove skunk smell from skin, clothes, your home, & your pets! First things first: Immediately prior to washing get those clothes off and into the laundry as soon as possible. When it comes to the pieces of clothing, furniture, or carpets, you will need to get those washed as ...