Welcome to the International League Against Epilepsy
The World's preeminent association of health care professionals and scientists working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy
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Latest News
About ILAE
Spotlight on the Malian League Against Epilepsy
As part of the awareness about teratogeny of antiepileptic drugs, the Malian League Against Epilepsy held a postgraduate course on Saturday 23 March 2019 in collaboration with the societies of Neurology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatrics.
18 July, 2019
About ILAE
In memoriam: Raffaele Canger
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Prof. Raffaele Canger , the father of the Italian League against Epilepsy, passed away on March 18, 2019.
18 July, 2019
World News
Epilepsy Specialist Nurses The Evidence (ESPENTE): A systematic mapping review
Epilepsy Specialist Nurses (ESNs) have been called ‘the glue that connects services to people with epilepsy’. They are in an ideal position to act as an expert resource and point of first contact for patients, carers and professionals alike. The ESPENTE study creates much needed context to the argument for the development of the ESN as an integral part of the care provided to people with epilepsy, their family and carers.
17 July, 2019
About ILAE
Epilepsy: A public health imperative
This is the first global report on epilepsy produced by WHO and key partners. It highlights the available evidence on the burden of epilepsy and the public health response required at global, regional and national levels.
20 June, 2019
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®
Inhaled alprazolam rapidly suppresses epileptic activity in photosensitive participants
French et al
Epileptic Disorders
Indications and expectations for neuropsychological assessment in epilepsy surgery in children and adults
Sallie Baxendale, Sarah J. Wilson, Gus A. Baker, William Barr, Christoph Helmstaedter, Bruce P. Hermann, John Langfitt, Gitta Reuner, Patricia Rzezak, Séverine Samson, Mary-Lou Smith
Upcoming Congresses
ILAE Endorsed
10th International Summer School for Neuropathology & Neuroimaging in Epilepsy (INES)
Campinas, Brazil
24 - 27 July 2019
ILAE Endorsed
13th Baltic Sea Summer School on Epilepsy (BSSSE 13)
Rostock, Germany
18 - 24 August 2019
Other
5th SuSIE – Summer School on Imaging in Epilepsy, Epilepsy Surgery and Epilepsy Research
Bochum, Germany
25 - 28 August 2019
ILAE Endorsed
Epilepsia en Atención Primaraia para América Latina: Curso Virtual
26 August - 20 October 2019
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