University Hospital Frankfurt 3 articles published in JoVE Neuroscience An In Vivo Blood-brain Barrier Permeability Assay in Mice Using Fluorescently Labeled Tracers Kavi Devraj1,2, Sylvaine Guérit1, Jakranka Macas1, Yvonne Reiss1 1Institute of Neurology (Edinger Institute), Goethe University Hospital, 2Pharmazentrum Frankfurt, Institute for General Pharmacology and Toxicology, Goethe University Hospital Here we present a mouse brain vascular permeability assay using intraperitoneal injection of fluorescent tracers followed by perfusion that is applicable to animal models of blood-brain barrier dysfunction. One hemi-brain is used for assessing permeability quantitatively and the other for tracer visualization/immunostaining. The procedure takes 5 - 6 h for 10 mice. Medicine Bioluminescence and Near-infrared Imaging of Optic Neuritis and Brain Inflammation in the EAE Model of Multiple Sclerosis in Mice Katja Schmitz1, Irmgard Tegeder1 1Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Frankfurt We show a technique for in vivo live bioluminescence and near-infrared imaging of optic neuritis and encephalitis in the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model for multiple sclerosis in SJL/J mice. Medicine Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide Damla Tahtali1, Ferdinand Bohmann1, Peter Rostek2, Marlies Wagner3, Helmuth Steinmetz1, Waltraud Pfeilschifter1 1Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Frankfurt, 2Neurological Neurosurgical Intensive Care Nursing Team, University Hospital, Frankfurt, 3Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Frankfurt Every min counts in acute stroke care. This guide shows how to establish a Stroke Team algorithm and enhance its performance with regular simulation training. The principles of Crew Resource Management (CRM) facilitate a straight workflow, reduce door-to-needle times and increase staff satisfaction.
