Surgery That Might Reverse Alzheimer's | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 2m

A groundbreaking but controversial surgery called dcLVA is sparking global buzz after dramatic patient recoveries in China, with some patients regaining sharpness and activity post-op—though skeptics warn the hype outpaces evidence. Spearheaded by microsurgeon Qingping Xie, who’s now detained, the procedure connects neck vessels to veins to boost brain waste clearance. Hundreds of hospitals rushed to offer it, costing patients tens of thousands, prompting regulators to clamp down. Early studies hint at reduced Alzheimer’s-linked proteins and improved brain connectivity, but experts question…