
The controversial new surgery from China. Is it real or…?
Glymphatic System: AD Clearance Strategies
The glymphatic system is the brain's crucial CNS waste clearance mechanism, central to research on neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD). This system is responsible for clearing toxic proteins, such as amyloid-beta, from the interstitial fluid (ISF) and is heavily dependent on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics.
One innovative therapeutic strategy being explored is a surgical intervention focused on enhancing lymphatic outflow; Chinese scientists are investigating a procedure that decompresses cervical lymph vessels to potentially improve the drainage of from the brain. This approach highlights the critical link between peripheral lymphatic drainage and effective CNS waste removal.