认知障碍的防与治

Prevention and treatment of cognitive impairment

面对全球性"老龄化社会"的严峻挑战以及老年性痴呆等脑疾病的巨大负担,当前医疗健康服务需求的数量和结构亦产生巨大变化。认知障碍主要表现为记忆力或其他认知功能下降,是老年性痴呆临床前期的高危阶段。中医学理论强调"未病先防,既病防变"的"治未病"思想,坚持继承与创新并重,推进中医药特色和优势在认知症早期防治领域的充分发挥,在认知障碍阶段早期预警有效干预,是积极应对老龄化问题的突破点和关键内容,也对促进我国脑健康研究的新思路和途径具有重要意义。

Faced with the severe challenges of a global "ageing society" and the enormous burden of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, the number and structure of current medical health service needs have also changed dramatically. Cognitive impairment is mainly manifested in the decline of memory or other cognitive functions, which is the preclinical stage of cognitive disorder. The theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) emphasizes the idea of "Prevent before the disease arises and prevent disease from exacerbating". We should continue to pay equal attention to inheritance and innovation, and promote the full play of the characteristics and advantages of TCM in prevention and control of MCI. It is a breakthrough point and key content for actively coping with aging, and it is also of great significance for promoting new ideas and approaches for brain health research in China.