Frequency of Hereditary and GBA1-Related Parkinsonism in Latin America: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Paula Saffie-AwadDaniel Teixeira Dos SantosBruno Lopes Dos Santos-LobatoSarah Teixeira CamargosMario R Cornejo-OlivasCarlos Roberto de Mello RiederIgnacio Fernandez MataPedro Chaná-CuevasChristine KleinArtur Francisco Schumacher SchuhPublished in: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society (2023)
This study provides insights into hereditary and GBA1-related parkinsonism in Latin America. Lower GBA1 frequencies compared to European/North American cohorts may result from limited access to gene sequencing. Further research is vital for regional prevalence understanding, enabling personalized care and therapies. © 2023 The Authors. Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.