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
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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>