HIV-Associated Dementia

HIV-associated dementia (HAD) is a neurocognitive disorder that can affect individuals with HIV/AIDS. Unlike Alzheimer's disease, which primarily affects older adults and involves progressive cognitive decline, HAD is linked to the presence of HIV in the central nervous system. It often presents with symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, motor deficits, and behavioral changes. The underlying mechanisms involve HIV's ability to infect brain cells and trigger inflammation, leading to neuronal damage. Treatment focuses on managing HIV infection with antiretroviral therapy (ART), which can improve neurological symptoms and prevent progression. Unlike Alzheimer's, HAD primarily targets younger populations and underscores the importance of early HIV detection and treatment to mitigate neurological complications.

Committee Members
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Jacqueline Tuppen

Jacqueline Tuppen

Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Yong Xiao Wang

Yong Xiao Wang

Albany Medical College, United States
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Kaoru Sakatani

Kaoru Sakatani

The University of Tokyo, Japan
Dementia 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Suren A Tatulian

Suren A Tatulian

University of Central Florida, United States
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Constantina Mizis

Constantina Mizis

The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Paul Y Song

Paul Y Song

NKGen Biotech, United States
Speaker at Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Conference 2023 - Marco Ruggiero

Marco Ruggiero

Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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