Alzheimer's surgery: Alzheimer's surgery banned in China

Memory loss, confusion, and problems with daily tasks are symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It is a progressive disease that affects the nervous system. There is currently no permanent cure for it. Some medications only provide temporary relief. In China, a method called LVA surgery has recently become very popular as an Alzheimer'streatment . This surgery, called Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis (LVA), has been widely used by private hospitals. However, the National Health Commissionhasrecently banned it.

No evidence on safety Commission warns

Officials concluded that there was no sufficient evidence to determine whether the treatment was safe or effective. That is why medical authorities in all states were ordered to immediately stop LVA treatment. This treatment, which began in 2019, has been adopted by 382 hospitals in four years. It was first introduced by a private hospital in Zhejiang province. A microsurgery expert introduced it for the first time. It has since been implemented in every state.

Viral opinions experts concern

Some doctors said that it works for 60-80 percent of patients. Their opinions went viral on social media. But at the same time, many medical experts expressed serious concerns about its safety. This led to the authorities taking action. Although such medical methods raise people's hopes in the blink of an eye, they are dangerous if implemented without scientific evidence. China seems to have given a message to the world through this action.

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