ILAE-Latin America
Information about COVID-19

Keeping people with epilepsy safe during the Covid-19 pandemic
French et al, Neurology, April 2020
COVID-19 and Epilepsy: More resources from ILAE for patients, clinicians and researchers

Dia Internacional de la epilepsia
Dia Internacional de la epilepsia 2021 (Mario A. Alonso Vanegas)
Hoy 8 de febrero de 2021 es un día muy especial para todas las personas que formamos parte de esta comunidad asistencial, scientífica y social. Tras estos meses de pandemia que han desgastado a la humanidad es grato estar hoy presente para unir juntos la voz, la voz de la esperanza. Personalmente es un día y un tiempo muy importante al ser el primer año del periodo que estaré como presidente de la Comisión de Asuntos Latinoamericanos de la ILAE, nos esperan momentos de mucho trabajo y unión para continuar en el camino de la lucha para sacar la epilepsia de las sombras.
ILAE-Latin America
The ILAE - Latin America region comprises South and Middle America and Mexico where Spanish and Portuguese are the main languages spoken. Within the framework and according to the strategic plan of the central ILAE, the goal of the ILAE-Latin America is to serve as a regional resource for current and emerging knowledge on epilepsy prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Current efforts of the ILAE-Latin America are focused on the development of national epilepsy programs and laws and telemedicine projects in the region. In the field of education, courses are being organized for the primary health level as well as specialized epilepsy care.
As the region is extremely heterogeneous, an effort is being made to provide equal learning opportunities for health professionals in rich and poor countries and areas. Guidelines and seminal scientific articles that are available only in English are being translated into Spanish and Portuguese to increase access to knowledge.
Awards
Latinoamerica presente en las premiaciones del 33avo Congreso International de Epilepsia
Latin American Awards at the 33rd International Epilepsy Congress
Elections for ALADE
ILAE-Latin America announces the new members of the ALADE Task Force, effective April 2019. See Commission and Task Force Members.
Latest News

Clinical Research
Serious Cardiac Arrhythmias Detected by Subcutaneous Long-term Cardiac Monitors in Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Epilepsy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality, including sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Serious cardiac arrythmias might go undetected in routine epilepsy and cardiac investigations.
10 May, 2022

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Help make the International Epilepsy Congress better
Aider à améliorer le Congrès international sur l'épilepsie | Ayudar a mejorar el Congreso Internacional de Epilepsia
30 March, 2022

World News
Acciones de la ILAE en apoyo a personas con epilepsia afectadas por la situación en Ucrania
Trabajar con todos los capítulos de la ILAE afectados, para evaluar necesidades, incluidos los suministros de MAC y medicamentos de recate. Servir de enlace con las empresas farmacéuticas y humanitarias para facilitar el suministro continuo de medicamentos para personas con epilepsia.
10 March, 2022

World News
Joint Statement on behalf of International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)
IBE and ILAE work with, and on behalf of, all people with epilepsy – wherever they live in the world – to promote care and treatment, to improve understanding and inclusion, and to address discrimination in all its forms. ILAE and IBE are concerned about the impact of the current situation in Ukraine on the availability of treatment and access to care for people with epilepsy in the region.
4 March, 2022

Clinical Research
Maternal Epilepsy and Long-term Offspring Mortality – a Nationwide Cohort Study
We examined how maternal epilepsy and use of antiseizure medications in pregnancy was associated with offspring mortality.
2 March, 2022
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