Fig. 1: Manhattan Plot of Meta-Analysis of Stage 1, 2, and 3 Results for Genome-Wide Association with Alzheimer’s Disease.

China bans popular Alzheimer’s disease surgery pending clinical studies

National Health Commission says more research needed on procedure that has been performed in nearly 400 hospitals across the country.

Fig. 1: Manhattan plot of meta-analysis of Stage 1, 2, and 3 results for genome-wide association with Alzheimer’s disease.

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China Bans Surgical Treatment Of Alzheimer’s

China has banned surgical treatment of Alzheimer’s disease after it was performed in about 400 hospitals over four years, saying there is a lack of high-quality medical evidence to support its safety and effectiveness.The procedure, known as lymphatic-venous anastomosis (LVA), involves connecting the patient’s lymph vessels to veins near the neck to speed up the flow and drainage of lymph fluid. The aim is to boost the removal of harmful brain p…

Authorities ban use of LVA surgery to treat Alzheimer's

A hospital in Dalian, Liaoning province, said that the procedure at their facility costs about 20,000 to 30,000 yuan ($2,750 to 4,130) out-of-pocket, but is priced at over 200,000 yuan at some hospitals.

Grief and Financial Stress Linked to Brain Changes Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

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