Dear Community,

We are excited to share several important updates, new resources, and upcoming events with you.

Highlights:

  • Recorded presentations from the 2nd spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) Canadian

  • Upcoming educational webinar

  • Curated list of key SIH articles published this year

  • Giving Tuesday campaign to support spinal CSF Leak education, research, and advocacy

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our donors. Your generosity made this conference, these educational resources, and our ongoing research initiatives possible.

We are pleased to share that the recorded presentations from the 2nd Canadian Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH) Conference are now available, allowing us to extend the event’s impact and reach a broader audience.

These presentations cover:

  • clinical diagnosis of SIH

  • radiographic modalities and imaging strategies

  • percutaneous and surgical treatment options

  • Canadian Consensus Guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of SIH, Canadian Research Highlights, funded by Spinal CSF Leak Canada, and Spinal CSF Leak Canada initiatives

  • patient and caregiver–focused sessions on coping strategies, mental health, caregiver testimonials, practical tips and tools, and advocacy

Watch the full presentations HERE

Our next live educational webinar is approaching:

Topic: Navigating Pediatric Spinal CSF Leak: Insights into Diagnosis and Care
Speaker: Dr. Mesha Martinez, MD
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Format: Live Q&A + recording available afterward

Register HERE or scan the QR code

Curated list of key SIH articles published this year

To help our community stay informed, we’ve created a curated list of Key publications from 2025.

View the list HERE

When you donate to Spinal CSF Leak Canada, you directly support…

🌟 Life-changing Awareness & Advocacy
Earlier recognition of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) or spinal CSF leak helps reduce years of suffering and misdiagnosis.

💜 Patient Support
Providing accessible, evidence-based information and guidance to help patients and their families navigate care and feel less alone.

💡 Medical Education & Training
Supporting Canadian SIH conferences, educational webinars, and SIH case rounds that equip physicians, patients, and their families with the latest knowledge in diagnosis and treatment.

🔬 Funding Research
Funding critical studies, including expanding the Canadian SIH Registry, outcomes, and understanding of this debilitating condition.

Please consider donating today. Your support enables us to expand SIH education, fund critical research, and improve access to care nationwide. Every donation, big or small, helps.

Donate Here: https://www.spinalcsfleakcanada.ca/donate

Spinal CSF Leak Canada is a registered charitable organization, and a tax receipt will be issued for all donations.

Thank you for your support. Your generosity goes a long way.