The neuroprotective and neural circuit mechanisms of acupoint stimulation for cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT: Cognitive impairment is a prevalent neurological disorder that burdens families and the healthcare system. Current conventional therapies for cognitive impairment, such as cholinesterase inhibitors and N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonists, are unable to completely stop or reverse the progression of the disease. Also, these medicines may cause serious problems with the digestive system, cardiovascular system, and sleep. Clinically, stimulation of acupoints has the potential to ameliorate the common symptoms of a variety of cognitive disorders, such as memory deficit, language dysfunction, executive dysfunction, reduced ability to live independently, etc. There are common acupoint stimulation mechanisms for treating various types of cognitive impairment, but few systematic analyses of t

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9863122 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature