New perspectives in the management of age-related diseases

44th IHF World Hospital Congress
8-11 November 2021, Barcelona, Spain

New perspectives in the management of age-related diseases

This session is hosted by Grifols.

It will provide the audience with an update on age-related neurodegenerative diseases, from epidemiology and socio-economic burden to the latest advances in research and management. Attendees will hear from top experts discussing new promising research lines to better understand the etiology, the dominant role of aging as a risk factor, and finally, the new horizon in management for these diseases. With a special focus on Alzheimer´s Disease, the innovative therapeutic approach of AMBAR therapy (plasma exchange with albumin replacement), with its first implementation on a Real Word scenario according to the healthcare system capabilities, will be presented.
• New perspectives in the management of age-related diseases - Jean Georges, Executive Director, Alzheimer Europe
• Aging as a dominant risk factor in neurodegenerative diseases and socio-economic implications - Prof. Andrew J Scott, Professor of Economics, London Business School & The Longevity Forum, United Kingdom
• Plasma proteome, implications on aging and therapeutic potential - Dr. Steven Braithwaite, CSO, Alkahest, United States
• Alzheimer ́s treatment update: plasma exchange with albumin replacement (AMBAR) - Dr. Mercè Boada, Medical Director, ACE Alzheimer Center, Spain

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