About this Research Topic
Neuroinfectious diseases, encephalitis, and neuroinflammation represent a diverse group of conditions that significantly impact the central nervous system. Encephalitis involves brain inflammation caused by various pathogens like viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or from autoimmune responses. The conditions blur the lines between infectious and non-infectious causes, leading to immune responses within the brain that impair neuronal functions, resulting in a broad range of neurological symptoms and severe complications. Early and precise diagnosis is vital to managing these conditions effectively, enhancing therapeutic outcomes, and improving prognosis. Emerging and established neuroimaging modalities have proven crucial, providing insights into structural and functional brain changes, aiding in pathological identification, and assisting clinical decision-making.
Goal
This Research Topic aims to consolidate cutting-edge studies on how neuroimaging tools—MRI, PET, CT, SPECT, and Electrophysiological source imaging—can elucidate the pathophysiology underlying encephalitis, neuroinfectious diseases, and neuroinflammation. The focus is on incorporating such technologies into clinical practice. This compilation intends to fill existing knowledge gaps, identify novel imaging biomarkers for early detection and prognosis, and promote pioneering image-guided treatment approaches that enhance patient care in these complex conditions.
Scope and information for authors
To deepen our understanding in this vital area, we welcome submissions of various types of manuscripts supported by the journal (including Brief Research Reports, Perspectives, Protocols, Mini-Review, Original Research, etc.). These manuscripts should explore, but not be limited to, the following themes:
• Imaging characteristics and patterns across various encephalitis and neuroinfection types
• Innovative neuroimaging techniques to evaluate neuroinflammation (e.g., Electrophysiological source imaging in research and clinical settings, imaging on specimens, 3D imaging, isotope tracers, artificial intelligence applications, etc.) and their clinical implications
• Utilization of advanced imaging for differential diagnosis and ongoing disease surveillance
• Integrative approaches for combining different neuroimaging data for thorough disease assessment
• Emerging tools and methods that improve diagnostic precision and treatment effectiveness in neurological disorders
• Recent advances in imaging techniques like diffusion-weighted imaging and MRI spectroscopy for diagnostics and prognostics
• The relationship between EEG and neuroimaging in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing these diseases.
Articles accepted after peer review will be published and appear online as soon as approved for publication.
Dr. Tracy Fischer is an inventor of a patent on a blood biomarker of HIV-1 infection and NeuroAIDS (Patent N. US 8,273,538 B2). The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests concerning the Research Topic subject.
Goal
This Research Topic aims to consolidate cutting-edge studies on how neuroimaging tools—MRI, PET, CT, SPECT, and Electrophysiological source imaging—can elucidate the pathophysiology underlying encephalitis, neuroinfectious diseases, and neuroinflammation. The focus is on incorporating such technologies into clinical practice. This compilation intends to fill existing knowledge gaps, identify novel imaging biomarkers for early detection and prognosis, and promote pioneering image-guided treatment approaches that enhance patient care in these complex conditions.
Scope and information for authors
To deepen our understanding in this vital area, we welcome submissions of various types of manuscripts supported by the journal (including Brief Research Reports, Perspectives, Protocols, Mini-Review, Original Research, etc.). These manuscripts should explore, but not be limited to, the following themes:
• Imaging characteristics and patterns across various encephalitis and neuroinfection types
• Innovative neuroimaging techniques to evaluate neuroinflammation (e.g., Electrophysiological source imaging in research and clinical settings, imaging on specimens, 3D imaging, isotope tracers, artificial intelligence applications, etc.) and their clinical implications
• Utilization of advanced imaging for differential diagnosis and ongoing disease surveillance
• Integrative approaches for combining different neuroimaging data for thorough disease assessment
• Emerging tools and methods that improve diagnostic precision and treatment effectiveness in neurological disorders
• Recent advances in imaging techniques like diffusion-weighted imaging and MRI spectroscopy for diagnostics and prognostics
• The relationship between EEG and neuroimaging in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing these diseases.
Articles accepted after peer review will be published and appear online as soon as approved for publication.
Dr. Tracy Fischer is an inventor of a patent on a blood biomarker of HIV-1 infection and NeuroAIDS (Patent N. US 8,273,538 B2). The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests concerning the Research Topic subject.
Keywords: imaging, encephalitis, neuroinfectious diseases, neuroinflammation, neuroimaging, MRI, diagnostic techniques, electrophysiological source imaging, disease monitoring
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