Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics in Brain Health and Disease

Dear Colleagues,

Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics play a pivotal role in maintaining brain homeostasis and modulating the clearance of waste, inflammatory mediators and neurotoxic proteins. Advances in understanding glymphatic and meningeal lymphatic systems, as well as non-invasive imaging and pressure regulation techniques, have positioned cerebrospinal fluid physiology at the forefront of translational neuroscience. This Special Issue invites original research, systematic reviews and clinical studies exploring cerebrospinal fluid circulation, cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, intracranial pressure disorders, and diagnostic innovations in neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory conditions. Work on idiopathic intracranial hypertension, hydrocephalus, glymphatic imaging and advances in cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers in neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases is especially welcome. We aim to bridge basic mechanisms and clinical applications in neurology, neuroradiology and neuroimmunology.

Prof. Dr. Renan B. Domingues
Prof. Dr. Carlos Otávio Brandão
Guest Editors

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