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Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a form of progressive dementia. It's caused by the decay or deterioration of the tissues in the brain.

Ascites is a condition that occurs when fluid collects in spaces in your belly. It can be painful and keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your belly. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe.

More than ever, men are actively involved throughout the pregnancy experience. The term expectant father really fits, as men support, worry, and plan right along with their pregnant partners. Some of the more common experiences for expectant dads are included here.

This test looks for Borrelia antibodies in your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria cause Lyme disease.

This test looks for brucellosis, an infectious disease usually caused by handling animals or milk products infected with the Brucella bacteria.

This test looks at fluid from your spinal cord to find out if you have an illness called brucellosis.

This blood test looks at how well your pancreas makes insulin. It's used to help diagnose blood sugar disorders, such as low blood sugar and diabetes.

This test measures the level of a substance called creatinine in your urine. Too much creatinine may be a sign of kidney disease.

This test looks for abnormal proteins in your blood plasma. These abnormal proteins may mean you have a life-threatening disease called cryofibrinogenemia.