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Neurosurgery and the glymphatic system

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  • Per Kristian Eide

  • June 21, 2024

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    The glymphatic system plays a crucial role in clearing waste from the brain and is most active during sleep.

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    Impaired glymphatic function is associated with the accumulation of toxic waste and may contribute to dementia diseases.

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    Current methodologies for assessing glymphatic function in humans primarily rely on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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    Intrathecal contrast-enhanced MRI is considered the gold standard for glymphatic imaging in humans despite its drawbacks.

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    There is a need for further research to translate animal studies of the glymphatic system to human clinical practice.

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Neurosurgery and the glymphatic system

  • by Per Kristian Eide

  • June 21, 2024

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