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Covert cerebrospinal fluid dynamics dysfunction: evolution from conventional to innovative therapies.

Yi Xu¹, Hua Yin², Lingge Li³

¹Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.

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Non-surgical treatments for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics disorders are advancing, offering new hope for neurological conditions. These therapies target CSF transport and waste clearance, improving neurological health.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics disorders are linked to neurological pathologies.
Glymphatic system function, CSF transport, and aquaporin-4 (AQP4) role in CSF-interstitial fluid (ISF) exchange are key.
Subclinical CSF dynamics dysfunction requires novel therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advancements in non-surgical interventions for CSF dynamics disorders.
To analyze the transition from established to innovative therapeutic methodologies.
To highlight emerging treatments for neurological conditions involving CSF dysfunction.

Main Methods:

Pharmacological therapy: from diuretics to small-molecule drugs.
Physical therapy: including lower body negative pressure, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and vagus nerve stimulation.
Biological regulation therapy: exemplified by recombinant VEGF-C administration.

Main Results:

Pharmacological interventions show therapeutic potential for CSF disorders.
Innovative physical therapies offer new clinical options.
Biological regulation therapy presents novel treatment paradigms for CSF dynamics.

Conclusions:

Non-surgical strategies show promise in improving CSF dynamics and waste elimination.
Future research should focus on individualized protocols, mechanistic studies, and longitudinal outcomes.
Optimized multimodal treatments are crucial for addressing covert CSF dynamics dysfunction.