Scientists boost brain's natural clean-up system to treat neurological diseases
Summary
Scientists from Monash University and Yale School of Medicine have developed a non-invasive device to enhance brain lymphatic vessel function, aiming to improve waste removal after ischemic stroke and potentially treat neurological diseases.
Key Points
- Scientists have developed a high-tech, non-invasive approach to enhance brain lymphatic drainage to treat ischemic stroke.
- Dysfunction of the brain's lymphatic system is linked to Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
- Advanced imaging revealed women have less brain lymphatic vessel coverage, possibly explaining higher risk and worse outcomes in stroke and Alzheimer's.
- The new technology aims to improve recovery and reduce disability more effectively than current clot-removal procedures.
