Advancements in dementia research, diagnostics, and care in Latin America: Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer's Association International conference satellite symposium in Mexico City
Sosa A.L.; Brucki S.M.D.; Crivelli L.; Lopera F.J.; Acosta D.M.; Acosta-Uribe J.; Aguilar D.; Aguilar-Navarro S.G.; Allegri R.F.; Bertolucci P.H.F.; Calandri I.L.; Carrillo M.C.; Mendez P.A.C.; Cornejo-Olivas M.; Custodio N.; Damian A.; de Souza L.C.; Duran-Aniotz C.; García A.M.; García-Peña C.; Gonzales M.M.; Grinberg L.T.; Ibanez A.M.; Illanes-Manrique M.Z.; Jack C.R., Jr.; Leon-Salas J.M.; Llibre-Guerra J.J.; Luna-Muñoz J.; Matallana D.; Miller B.L.; Naci L.; Parra M.A.; Pericak-Vance M.; Piña-Escudero S.D.; França Resende E.D.P.; Ringman J.M.; Sevlever G.; Slachevsky A.; Suemoto C.K.; Valcour V.; Villegas-Lanau A.; Yassuda M.S.; Mahinrad S.; Sexton C. · Alzheimer's and Dementia (2024) · DOI: 10.1002/alz.13850
Resumen
INTRODUCTION: While Latin America (LatAm) is facing an increasing burden of dementia due to the rapid aging of the population, it remains underrepresented in dementia research, diagnostics, and care. METHODS: In 2023, the Alzheimer's Association hosted its eighth satellite symposium in Mexico, highlighting emerging dementia research, priorities, and challenges within LatAm. RESULTS: Significant initiatives in the region, including intracountry support, showcased their efforts in fostering national and international collaborations; genetic studies unveiled the unique genetic admixture in LatAm; researchers conducting emerging clinical trials discussed ongoing culturally specific interventions; and the urgent need to harmonize practices and studies, improve diagnosis and care, and use affordable biomarkers in the region was highlighted. DISCUSSION: The myriad of topics discussed at the 2023 AAIC satellite symposium highlighted the growing research efforts in LatAm, providing valuable insights into dementia biology, genetics, epidemiology, treatment, and care.
Instituciones: Universidad Científica del Sur; Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista