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Op to flush out proteins from brain reverses dementia, surgeons say
- New dementia treatment involves brain waste removal via neck lymphatic vessels connected to veins, not a brain operation.
- About 2,000 patients have undergone the procedure, with most evidence centered in China.
- Experts say any benefits may slow progression rather than cure dementia and require large trials.
- China banned the procedure in 2025 outside research projects amid safety concerns.
- NHS costs and high-cost drugs influence decisions about addressing dementia.
- Singapore and Yale plan limited trials to test the neck-LVA approach.
- Critics warn that observed improvements may be placebo or biased without solid trials.
- Early Chinese case reports cite memory improvements post-surgery.
- Experts say even if beneficial, the procedure is not a cure and targets residual disease drivers.
- The Daily Mail reports ongoing trials in China and abroad to verify safety.
- Experts caution that even with potential benefit, this is not a substitute for proven dementia therapies.
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