Evaluating glymphatic pathway function utilizing clinically relevant intrathecal infusion of CSF tracer

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Authors

Lijun Yang · University of Rochester Medical Center

Benjamin T. Kress · University of Rochester Medical Center

Harris J Weber · University of Rochester Medical Center

Meenakshisundaram Thiyagarajan · University of Rochester Medical Center

Baozhi Wang · Hebei Medical University

Rashid Deane · University of Rochester Medical Center

Helene Benveniste

Abstract

Lumbar intrathecal contrast delivery is a clinically useful approach that could be used in conjunction with dynamic contrast enhanced MRI nuclear imaging to assess glymphatic pathway function in humans.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 107-107

DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-11-107

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