Glymphatic clearance to alleviate traumatic brain edema& Alzheimer's pathology

Researchers have discovered that a process called glymphatic clearance can help alleviate traumatic brain edema and Alzheimer's pathology. This process involves the glymphatic system, which is a waste removal system in the brain. The study found that the glymphatic system is responsible for removing excess waste, including amyloid-beta plaques, from the brain. The researchers used a technique called intravital imaging to visualize the glymphatic system in the brains of mice and humans. They found that the glymphatic system is more active at night, and that it is impaired in people with Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that enhancing the glymphatic system could be a potential therapeutic strategy for treating Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain edema.