The Myth of 9/11 in Latin America

Race in Latin America

category to understand human biological diversity. Humans vary to some extent in their DNA and their outward physical appearance or phenotype, but this diversity cannot be organized into “racial groups” or “races,” even if some genetic and phenotypical variation seems to correlate very broadly with continental geography. Humans are too similar genetically and intracontinental genetic variation ...

Stigma in Latin America

Despite the fact there has been difficulty in developing a theory of stigma that is specific to patients with mental disorders, a multidisciplinary effort has been made to understand its impact (Smith, 2002). The key element in the social origins of stigma is the perception of difference, in particular societal concerns that people with mental disorders, who often have communication problems, h...

Dementia in Latin America

The demographic structure of Latin American countries (LAC) is fast approaching that of developing countries, and the predicted prevalence of dementia in the former already exceeds the latter. Dementia has been declared a global challenge, yet regions around the world show differences in both the nature and magnitude of such a challenge. This article provides evidence and insights on barriers w...

Housing in Latin America

Recommendations for the management of candidemia in adults in Latin America. Latin America Invasive Mycosis Network.

Candidemia is one of the most frequent opportunistic mycoses worldwide. Limited epidemiological studies in Latin America indicate that incidence rates are higher in this region than in the Northern Hemisphere. Diagnosis is often made late in the infection, affecting the initiation of antifungal therapy. A more scientific approach, based on specific parameters, for diagnosis and management of ca...