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All of the latest news from the CSF Leak Association, as well as coverage of CSF leaks in the media.

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Leaving a Gift to Charity

Fundraising Events

As a nation, we’re an extremely charitable bunch. In 2017, the British public gave nearly £10 billion to their favourite causes – and a significant chunk of that was donated by people as part of…

Leaker Life Hacks

I’m Jenny Pople and I’m a Research Scientist at Unilever R&D near Bedford, UK. I had my first CSF leak in 2012 and I’m currently managing my third leak which hasn’t responded well to blood…

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Spotlight on a Volunteer - Valerie McCluskie

Valerie is one of our hard working and dedicated volunteers. She has kindly agreed to share the experiences that drew her to the Association, and a little about what her role involves. Thank you, Valerie!

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When to suspect a CSF Leak

Medical News
Leaks in the News

The Australian Doctor Magazine in March 2019

BASH 8th Biennial National Meeting on Headache

Medical News

17 - 18 January 2019 - By Clare Sargeant It was early in the morning on a cold day back in January that Clare Joy and I set off for Hull to attend the 8th Biennial BASH National Meeting on Headache.…

Meet the Medical Advisory Committee Members - Dr. Anthony Ordman

Medical News

In this edition we get to know Medical Advisory Committee member, Dr. Anthony Ordman a little better, and in particular, what drew him to join the MAC. I was delighted to be asked to become a member…

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First Ever Headache Academy

Medical News
Awareness Events

The CSF Leak Association was delighted to be invited to endorse and attend the first Headache Academy, a teaching weekend on headache disorders which was held on the 13th-14th October 2018 at the Royal College of Physicians in London.

RAREfest

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Awareness Events

It’s 2018 and rare diseases are still not being consistently diagnosed, treated and supported effectively. RAREfest is a first-of-its kind rare disease inspired festival conceived and brought to you…

Second Annual Cedars-Sinai Intracranial Hypotension Symposium

Medical News

The Second Annual Cedars-Sinai Intracranial Hypotension Symposium will be hosted once again by Cedars-Sinai in partnership with Spinal CSF Leak Foundation on October 13, 2018.

A CSF Leaker's Survival Guide

Sandie Moore, Physiotherapist and CSF Leaker, has kindly shared some of her life hacks with us for this edition of Leaker Life.


Get Involved

You can support the mission of the CSF Leak Association in many different ways. If you want to help you can find out how by following the links and deciding which method fits you best. We appreciate any help you are able to give..

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