ABC Medical Center joins the global commemoration of World Parkinson’s Day, observed annually on April 11, to raise awareness about this health condition.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination, worsening over time and eventually becoming disabling for those who suffer from it.
According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of Parkinson’s disease has doubled in the last 25 years, and in 2019 alone, it caused 329,000 deaths—a more than 100% increase compared to the year 2000. This highlights the urgent need for greater awareness of this disease.
As part of this effort, ABC Medical Center hosted two days of talks dedicated to Parkinson’s, led by Dr. Héctor Rubén Martínez Hernández, in Auditorium A at the Santa Fe Campus.
On Thursday, April 10, the event was directed toward neurologists, neurosurgeons, internal medicine specialists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, nurses, residents, and other healthcare professionals. The talks were held in person with 65 attendees and included the following presentations:
- New technologies and diagnostic algorithms for Parkinson’s disease, Dr. Nadia Alejandra Gandarilla Martínez.
- Use of digital technology to detect and track symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s disease – Dr. Héctor Rubén Martínez Hernández
- Digital applications to support patients with Parkinson’s disease, Dr. Mireilles Salas Crisóstomo.
- New alpha-synuclein-based disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson’s disease , Dr. Carolina Ramírez Gómez.
- Other new disease-modifying therapies in Parkinson’s disease, – Dr. José Fernando García Hernández.
- Advances and the future of surgery for Parkinson’s disease – Dr. Rodrigo Mercado Pimentel
On Friday, April 11, sessions were held for patients and their families in a hybrid format. There were 40 in-person and 87 virtual attendees. The topics included:
- The family’s role in supporting individuals living with Parkinson’s disease – NP. Nadia Paulina Arvizu Martínez .
- Speech disorders and their rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease – NL. Alejandra Covarrubias Herrera .
- Swallowing difficulties and their management in Parkinson’s disease – Dr. Mónica Segura Hernández.
- Tips and digital apps to improve quality of life in Parkinson’s disease – Ing. José Ramón Martínez & Dr. Héctor Rubén Martínez Hernández.
- Practical advice, exercise, and rehabilitation for gait issues in Parkinson’s disease – Dr. Marta E. Brito de León & Lic. Isadora Esparza Paredones.
At ABC Medical Center, we extend our sincere thanks to the healthcare professionals, patients, and families whose participation made this event a success by sharing up-to-date information on Parkinson’s disease.
At our Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Department, we can provide you with specialized care.
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Fuentes:
Mayo Clinic, OMS, INAPAM
