He Dr. Arcadi Navarro Cuartiellasdirector of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, and the Dr. Nina Gramunt Fombuenaneuropsychologist expert in training and dissemination at the same foundation, are responsible for Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’sthe fourth book to be published in the Health Tech (LID) collection.
Both experts delve deeper and give the keys to one of the most relevant diseases with the highest incidence in neurology. Not in vain, important voices such as the head of the Neurology Service of Olympia Quirónsalud, Dr. Rafael Arroyo, They affirm that this pathology will represent one of the greatest challenges for health systems.
In this fourth volume of Health Tech, the authors explain the scientific advances that are transforming the approach to the disease, as well as the impact of new technologies on research processes. Both factors are serving to improve the quality of life of people affected by the aforementioned pathology.
Colloquium on Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s
The presentation of the book was attended by members belonging to the organizations that have given life to this work: LID Editorial, the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Atrys, Sanitas and the PRBB. The event was inaugurated by the general director of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), the doctor Jordi Camíwho praised the work of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and its collaboration with the center.
Marcelino Elosua, founder and president of LID Editorial, pointed out that this book explains not only the medical part of neurodegenerative diseases and Alzheimer’s, but also their impact on society and businesses. On behalf of Sanitas, Ricardo de Bedoya, Territorial director Northeast Sanitas Hospitals, explained that they joined the Health Tech project because they believe that the healthcare model is changing and that technologies can improve both the results and the patient experience and the performance of healthcare professionals.
Santiago de Torres, CEO of Atrys and director of the collection, stated that although there is no definitive solution to the current health crisis marked by the lack of professionals and inaccessibility, new technologies offer partial solutions. “AI and big data will help us, as long as the patient is put at the center,” said the manager.
A work indicated for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers
The authors of the book and the journalist Cristina Saez, also present at the event, made it clear in the colloquium that the great advances in the knowledge of Alzheimer’s are occurring from the prevention side. It is in this approach where a paradigm shift is occurring in its medical approach and, in this sense, Dr. Gramunt states that “one in three cases of can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, physical activity , rest and cognitive activity. “What is good for the heart is good for the brain.”
Regarding treatments, Dr. Arcadi Navarro maintains that the industry is at a crucial moment in the management of Alzheimer’s, with the arrival of new drugs and biomarkers that will allow early detection and treatment, giving hope to those affected and their families.
Manel BalcellsMinister of Health of the Generalitat of Catalonia, closed the event by highlighting that Alzheimer’s is a reality that requires a global vision and integrated actions at a social and health level to address the needs of those affected and their caregivers, precisely the group to which it is addressed. clearly indicated the reading of this book.
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