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When a Lumbar Puncture Is Needed
A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, helps diagnose meningitis, brain bleeding, and dangerous pressure inside the skull. Learn how the procedure works and why it is sometimes essential in emergency care.
Stroke Symptoms and Why Time Is Brain
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked. Learn the warning signs, why time is brain, and how clot busting medication and mechanical thrombectomy can restore circulation.