LoGiudice D
National Ageing Research Institute and Melbourne Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service, Victoria, Australia.
Intern Med J. 2002 Nov;32(11):535-40. doi: 10.1046/j.1445-5994.2002.00294.x.
The number of people with dementia and cognitive impairment is predicted to rise exponentially in the future. The increasing awareness of dementia in the community has led to a better understanding of the impact of this condition on individuals, their families and their carers. There is burgeoning research in the pathogenesis of dementia, and advances have been made in pharmacological treatments for the management of symptoms, including behavioural and psychological disturbances. However, the mainstay of management rests in comprehensive clinical assessment, education, counselling and provision of support for those affected and their families. The present paper provides a clinical update on recent advances in diagnosis and management of the most common forms of dementia.
预计未来患有痴呆症和认知障碍的人数将呈指数级增长。社区对痴呆症的认识不断提高，这使得人们对这种疾病对个人、其家庭和照顾者的影响有了更好的理解。痴呆症发病机制的研究正在蓬勃发展，在症状管理的药物治疗方面也取得了进展，包括行为和心理障碍。然而，管理的主要支柱在于对受影响者及其家庭进行全面的临床评估、教育、咨询和支持。本文提供了关于最常见痴呆症形式诊断和管理最新进展的临床综述。
