Advancements in dementia research, diagnostics, and care in Latin America: Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer's Association International conference satellite symposium in Mexico City
Journal
Alzheimer's & Dementia
ISSN
1552-5260
1552-5279
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Ana Luisa Sosa
Sonia MD Brucki
Lucia Crivelli
Francisco Javier Lopera
Daisy M Acosta
Juliana Acosta‐Uribe
Diego Aguilar
Sara G Aguilar‐Navarro
Ricardo F Allegri
Paulo HF Bertolucci
Ismael L Calandri
Maria C Carrillo
Patricio Alexis Chrem Mendez
Mario Cornejo‐Olivas
Nilton Custodio
Andrés Damian
Leonardo Cruz de Souza
Claudia Duran‐Aniotz
Adolfo M García
Carmen García‐Peña
Mitzi M Gonzales
Lea T Grinberg
Agustin M Ibanez
Maryenela Zaida Illanes‐Manrique
Clifford R Jack
Jorge Mario Leon‐Salas
Jorge J Llibre‐Guerra
José Luna‐Muñoz
Diana Matallana
Bruce L Miller
Lorina Naci
Mario A Parra
Margaret Pericak‐Vance
Stefanie D Piña‐Escudero
Elisa de Paula França Resende
John M Ringman
Gustavo Sevlever
Claudia Kimie Suemoto
Victor Valcour
Andres Villegas‐Lanau
Mônica S Yassuda
Simin Mahinrad
Claire Sexton
Type
journal-article
Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>INTRODUCTION</jats:title><jats:p>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.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>METHODS</jats:title><jats:p>In 2023, the Alzheimer's Association hosted its eighth satellite symposium in Mexico, highlighting emerging dementia research, priorities, and challenges within LatAm.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS</jats:title><jats:p>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.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>DISCUSSION</jats:title><jats:p>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.</jats:p></jats:sec>
Cite this document
Sosa, A. L., Brucki, S. M., Crivelli, L., Lopera, F. J., Acosta, D. M., Acosta‐Uribe, J., Aguilar, D., Aguilar‐Navarro, S. G., Allegri, R. F., Bertolucci, P. H., 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., … Sexton, C. (2024). Advancements in dementia research, diagnostics, and care in Latin America: Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International conference satellite symposium in Mexico City. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 20(7), 5009-5026. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.13850