Spinal CSF Leak Canada Charitable Organization

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🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Spinal CSF Leak Canada! 🎉 As we step into 2025, we are filled with gratitude for our incredible community. Your generosity and support help us continue our mission—to advocate for greater awareness, expand educational initiatives, and fund research aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for individuals affected by spinal CSF leaks. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without you. Wishing you and your loved ones a year full of health, hope, and healing.

« Spontaneous intracranial hypotension due to a CSF leak mimicking a pituitary tumor (false pituitary tumor)or a Chiari malformation (pseudo–Chiari malformation) has become well recognized over the last few decades, but a misinterpretation of the imaging, as occurred initially in this patient, remains common. » ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Schievink WI, Hui FK. Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Mimicking a Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor. JAMA Neurol. 2024 Dec 16. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.4322.

Mild cognitive impairment in spontaneous intracranial hypotension and its rapid reversal by repair of a spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak Dr. Katharina Wolf et al. https://lnkd.in/gwMBX4Kb

🌟 Connie’s Journey with spinal CSF leak🌟 "I’m incredibly thankful to have my life back. I hope that by sharing my story, I can help others who are facing similar challenges." – Connie Connie’s story is a testament to hope, perseverance, and the importance of raising awareness for spinal CSF leaks. Read Connie's story here: https://lnkd.in/dH7bGT-U #SpinalCSFLeak #SIH #PatientStories #StandUpForALeaker

"As Neuroradiologists, our work doesn’t end in the reading room." _ Andrew Callen MD Congratulations to Andrew Callen, MD on his secondary appointment in the Department of Neurology at @CUAnschutz! This achievement speaks volumes about his dedication to both his profession and patient care. We are fortunate to have him on our medical advisory Board.

📢 New Resource: The Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak Pamphlet This pamphlet aims to provide a clear understanding of spinal CSF leak, covering symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods, treatment options and aftercare guidance. We hope this pamphlet serves as an informative resource for understanding the condition and can also be shared with family and friends to help them better understand spinal CSF leaks. Link to download: https://lnkd.in/gf_dG7yW **A French version of the brochure will be available soon.** #SpinalCSFLeak #SIH #PatientResources #SpinalCSFLeakCanada

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously donated on Giving Tuesday—your support means so much! 💜 Your contributions are helping us improve access to care and outcomes for patients suffering from #spinalCSFleak. If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to make a meaningful impact. Every donation brings us closer to making a difference! https://lnkd.in/ePj55VV #standupforaleaker #spinalCSFleak #SIH #youarenotalone

YOUR SUPPORT OF SPINAL CSF LEAK CANADA HELPS SUFFERERS FROM SPINAL CSF LEAK. Every contribution helps fund essential programs such as: 💜Resources for Patients and Their Loved Ones. 💜Advocacy Efforts. 💜Research Initiatives to answer critical questions about spinal CSF leaks. 💜Educational Webinars and Medical Conferences to expand knowledge and improve care. We invite you to consider making a donation to help us ensure that individuals suffering from spinal CSF leaks do not face this challenging journey alone! To donate: https://lnkd.in/ePj55VV Together, we can work toward a future with greater understanding, enhanced care, and brighter outcomes for everyone affected by spinal CSF leaks.

Don't miss out this free webinar organized by the🇬🇧CSF Leak Association Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Cheema, lead author of the UK’s first guidelines on managing spontaneous CSF leaks To register: https://lnkd.in/ge6r9v9v