Andrea Méndez Colmenares

I hope to see you all at #AAIC25! I will be presenting on how smartphone GPS data shows that Latino adults with larger life space (who travel further from home in their daily lives) have better cognitive function. Life space could serve as an early, accessible screening tool for ADRD risk.

Neuro friends: What are the alternatives to the NIHSS language task? Cookie Theft has good evidence but isn’t always culturally sensitive. The newer “painter” picture may also miss the mark; painting a house or getting mail aren’t universal.

Every day, I take extra time to help my Spanish-speaking & uninsured patients, who have less access to healthcare. My research fights for more equitable dementia treatment & diagnosis. The system keeps creating barriers, but every day, I’ll keep pushing for science & justice in healthcare!

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Let’s stand with the #LGBTQ+ community, embracing diversity and showing acceptance. Gender is multifaceted, and everyone deserves to be recognized and respected for who they truly are 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The heart of a hospice nurse is not spoken about enough. Such an honorable specialty with admirable people. I am so grateful to learn from them.

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Previous EEGs 2 months ago did show synchronous bilateral clonic activity. Last night I witnessed a clinical seizure that appeared like GTC, but we just started pEEG. Thank you! This is helpful and very interesting.

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Seizure semiology experts:
- Can a patient mumble phrases during what appeared to be a GTC seizure?
This patient with Wernicke’s encephalopathy had the traditional features of a GTC seizure but kept asking “what time is it”, but not answering, not interacting.

Hello! Amazing work! I’d love to read on what you’re doing!

Hi everyone! I’m a neurology resident at Duke, MD from Venezuela, and future physician-scientist focused on aging and dementia research. Passionate about how behavior and social factors impact health. Outside of work, I’m hiking, playing guitar, or enjoying a cafecito. Excited to connect!

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