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Paulo Caramelli

@caramellipaulo.bsky.social
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Professor of Neurology at UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil • Clinician & Researcher • Vice Chair World Dementia Council • Immediate Past Chair ISTAART Advisory Council

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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New study reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health and dementia risk Article published in The Conversation about the results of the LatAm-FINGERS study. share.google/K0vEWfOffVV3...
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New study reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health and dementia risk
Physical exercise, a proper diet, cognitive training, clinical monitoring, and socialization improve cognitive performance by 55% among older adults in Latin America.
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
LatAm-FINGERS trial results is out in @thelancet.com. Beyond the scientific contribution to prevention of cognitive decline and dementia, the study represents a major achievement for investigators from 11 Latin American countries. @alzassociation.bsky.social @ufmgbr.bsky.social
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Great work led by @popneurosci.bsky.social highlighting the burden of dementia experienced by populations in LMIC, much different than in HIC and also different according to sex/gender. Future studies are needed to investigate these issues and to shape better health policies in these countries.
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) in primary care settings in Brazil. MCR prevalence (60+ years) = 11.3%. Cross-sectionally, MCR was associated with falls in the last year, polypharmacy and parkinsonian signs. @alzdemjournals.bsky.social alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Motoric cognitive risk syndrome: prevalence and associated sociodemographic and clinical factors in primary care settings in Brazil
INTRODUCTION Motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) is a pre-dementia condition characterized by subjective memory complaints and slow gait, and it is associated with increased risk of dementia and m...
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Visuospatial dysfunction is common and underrecognized in Parkinson's disease. This work led by Henrique Dutra de Oliveira reviews clinical, neuropsychological and neuroimaging studies on this relevant manifestation of PD. www.prd-journal.com/article/S135...
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Visuospatial impairment in Parkinson's Disease: why we should keep an eye on it
Visuospatial dysfunction is a common yet underappreciated non-motor manifestation of Parkinson's disease (PD) that significantly impacts quality of life and predicts cognitive deterioration. While mot...
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The Lancet Series in Alzheimer's disease. Three papers presenting updates on the landscape of diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Timely & excellent work led by Professor Giovanni Frisoni with collaboration of 40 colleagues from several countries. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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The Lancet, Online First
Explore the latest articles from The Lancet, published online ahead of print
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Nessa edição do programa Saúde com Ciência conversamos sobre prevenção de demência/doença de Alzheimer. Agradeço o espaço oferecido pela Comunicação da Faculdade de Medicina UFMG para discutir este tema de grande relevância para a saúde pública. youtu.be/ViKzQe0dPR8?... @ufmgbr.bsky.social
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Como prevenir o Alzheimer? | Saúde com Ciência
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Two days of intense work and interactions in the 5th LatAm-FINGERS investigators meeting in Dominican Republic. Unprecedented initiative in the field of dementia, gathering colleagues from 12 Latin American countries. Local work & local leadership with @alzassociation.bsky.social funding.
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Honoring @mariacarrilloalz.bsky.social during the LatAm-FINGERS and the 10/66 investigators meeting in the Dominican Republic. We are very grateful for the continuous and valuable support of Dr. Carrillo and the @alzassociation.bsky.social to ADRD research in Latin America
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Excellent editorial about the "modern life" in academia. Waste of valuable time and money. This scenario is even more worrisome in low- or middle-income countries, where research funding is much more limited. Link to the full text: academic.oup.com/brain/article/…
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
How many people with dementia live in Brazil? / Quantas pessoas com demência vivem no Brasil? Delphi study/estudo Delphi led by/liderado por Marlon Aliberti and Cleusa Ferri. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Mapping the Numbers of Dementia in Brazil: A Delphi Consensus Study
Objectives As the global dementia crisis intensifies, especially in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is a pressing need for comprehensive prevalence data across diverse regions, includ...
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Este Viernes/Nesta sexta-feira: segunda mesa redonda sobre salud/saúde cerebral & determinantes sociales/sociais en/na América Latina & Caribe organizada por @WorldDementia Info: bit.ly/40PzSwd
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Join us one week from today for the second virtual roundtable in our Dementia in Latin America and the Caribbean series. Leading dementia experts will dive deep into brain health and social determinants of health. Learn more: bit.ly/40PzSwd
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Virtual dialogue: brain health | World Dementia Council
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Don’t miss the chance to present your work at the #AAICSatellite Symposium in Lima, Peru & strengthen the future of the dementia science community in Latin America. Abstracts  are due Feb. 24: alz.org/satellite-symposium
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AAIC Satellite Symposium | Alzheimer’s Association
Join leading research experts at the 2025 AAIC Satellite Symposium in Lima, Peru, and online to network & explore emerging dementia research.
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Paulo Caramelli @caramellipaulo.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Abstracts submissions are now open for #AAIC25 ! Do not miss the opportunity to share your research with a large group of international investigators.
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