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Circadian therapy interventions for glymphatic dysfunction in concussions injuries: A narrative review.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Integrated Effect of Physical Activity and Sleep Problems on Concussion Symptom Resolution.Journal of sport rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Life Cycle and Circadian Rhythms in Central Resident Immunity and Neuropsychiatric Pathology.Neuroscience bulletin · 2026Review
- The spinal lymphatic system: an emerging pathway bridging fluid homeostasis, immunity, and disease.Bone research · 2026Review
- Glymphatic System Dysfunction in Central Nervous System Diseases.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2026Review
- Circadian rhythms in pediatric neurocritical care: interfaces and opportunities.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
- Concussion and the Autonomic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems: An Introduction to the Field and a Treatment Framework for Persisting Symptoms.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- mTBI Biological Biomarkers as Predictors of Postconcussion Syndrome-Review.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- Conservative Management of Acute Sports-Related Concussions: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
There are two primary threats to the brain after concussion. The first is a buildup of neurotoxic proteins in the brain. The second, a partial consequence of the first, is a sustained neuroinflammatory response that may lead to central sensitization and the development of persistent post-concussive symptoms. These threats make neurotoxin clearance a high clinical priority in the acute period after injury. The glymphatic system is the brain's primary mechanism for clearing neurotoxic waste. The glymphatic system is intimately tied to the sleep cycle and circadian dynamics. However, glymphatic dysfunction and sleep disturbances are nearly ubiquitous in the acute period after concussion injury. Because of this, sleep optimization via circadian therapy is a time-sensitive and critical tool in acute concussion management.
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