深港医学专家齐聚深圳 共探“整合医学”与“渐冻症”诊疗创新之路

Core Insights - The forum focused on the innovative research outcomes related to nutritional interventions for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a global medical challenge, emphasizing the importance of integrative medicine in addressing rare diseases [1][3]. Group 1: Integrative Medicine - Integrative medicine is becoming a crucial strategy for the diagnosis and management of rare diseases like ALS, as traditional medical approaches have not yet succeeded in overcoming these challenges [3]. - Academician Fan Daiming highlighted the key role of integrative medicine in tackling complex and difficult diseases during his keynote speech [3]. Group 2: Nutritional Interventions - The report presented by Vice President Mai Zhiqian discussed the concept of "food as medicine" and introduced a nutritional therapy system that combines ancient Chinese medical wisdom with modern immunology [3]. - Evidence was shared indicating that multi-target plant chemicals may provide neuroprotective effects by inhibiting neuroinflammation, regulating neuroimmune functions, and enhancing mitochondrial function in ALS cases [3]. Group 3: Collaborative Approach - Experts from Shenzhen and Hong Kong agreed that a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to meet the clinical needs in ALS treatment, advocating for the integration of neurology, critical care, traditional Chinese medicine, and nutrition [5]. - The successful hosting of the forum provided a high-level communication platform for medical professionals in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aiming to enhance the treatment standards for neurodegenerative diseases [5].