Founded in 1906 and located in Changsha, Xiangya Hospital Central South University is a Class-A Grade-3 (top level in China) general hospital under the direct supervision of the National Health Commission, an affiliated hospital of Central South University directly under the Ministry of Education, and an important center for clinical care, medical education and scientific and technological innovation in China. It enjoys a good reputation both at home and abroad for its superior techniques of diagnosis and treatment, outstanding scientific and educational strength, and profound cultural background.