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Fred Andermann Endowed Lecture in Clinical Epileptology
ILAE was pleased to present its first endowed lecture in an homage to Frederick Andermann during the 34th International Epilepsy Congress on 31 August 2021.
This special session was co-chaired by Samuel Wiebe and J Helen Cross, with an introduction by François Dubeau. Simon Shorvon, Professor and Consultant in neurology in London, presented the lecture “Does epilepsy still exist?: The changing concepts of epilepsy in the last 150 years.”
With thanks to all donors for their support, the Fred Andermann endowed lecture in clinical epileptology is now available on the ILAE YouTube channel and on the education videos page.
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Clinical Research
Neurobehavioural comorbidities of epilepsy: towards a network-based precision taxonomy
Abstract Cognitive and behavioural comorbidities are prevalent in childhood and adult epilepsies and impose a substantial human and economic burden. Over the past century, the classic approach to understanding the aetiology and course of these comorbidities has been through the prism of the…
26 November, 2021
About ILAE
In Memoriam: Onno van Nieuwenhuizen
Prof. Dr. Onno van Nieuwenhuizen passed away on Monday, 1 November 2021.Onno was one of the most colorful pediatric neurologists in the Netherlands.
22 November, 2021
About ILAE
ILAE-EMR Epilepsy Fellowships: Call for applications
The ILAE-EMR region is pleased to announce the availability of fellowships to epileptologists interested to engage in further training in epilepsy, including internships in epilepsy monitoring units. Application deadline: 28 November 2021
18 November, 2021
About ILAE
International 4EU+ Course on Pathogenesis of Epilepsy
The course explores the neurobiology of epilepsy from basic and clinical perspectives. The main objectives of this course are to deepen your knowledge on the pathophysiology of epilepsy and seizure, introduce you to modern research tools that are used in epilepsy research and identify the current challenges and complex issues in epilepsy.
3 November, 2021
Our Publications
The International League Against Epilepsy disseminates the latest original research findings and breakthroughs in the cure for epilepsy and related seizure disorders through its official peer-reviewed publications.
Epilepsia®
Vascular risk factors as predictors of epilepsy in older age: The Framingham Heart Study
Maria Stefanidou, Jayandra J. Himali, Orrin Devinsky, Jose R. Romero, Mohammad Arfan Ikram, Alexa S. Beiser, Sudha Seshadri, Daniel Friedman
Epilepsia Open®
The National Comprehensive Governance for epilepsy prevention and control in China
Shichuo Li, Yuping Wang, Wenzhi Wang, Dong Zhou, Hui Zhang, Lirong Duan, Ding Ding, Yuwu Jiang, Yi Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Zhen Hong
Epileptic Disorders
ILAE Neuroimaging Task Force Highlight: harnessing optimized imaging protocols for drug-resistant childhood epilepsy
Sara Larivière, Paolo Federico, Yotin Chinvarun, Graeme Jackson, Victoria Morgan, Stefan Rampp, Anna Elisabetta Vaudano, Irene Wang, Fernando Cendes, Cyrus G. Boelman, Andrea Bernasconi, Neda Bernasconi, Boris C. Bernhardt, Dewi V. Schrader
Upcoming Congresses
Other
CoCoCare Autumn Course: A web-based training in guideline development
Online
2 November - 21 December 2021
Chapter
Simposio Atención Primaria en Salud Epilepsia
Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia y Virtual
26 - 27 November 2021
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