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
About ILAE
Election for the 2017-25 ILAE President
The first stage of the election for the next ILAE Executive Committee (2021-2025 term) is the election of the President. Each Chapter will submit one ballot only, voting for one candidate only. Individuals cannot vote, but members of Chapters are encouraged to contact their committee and inform them of their preferred candidate.
17 February, 2020
World News
Colosseum turns purple for International Epilepsy Day!
The Roman Colosseum was bathed in purple for,International Epilepsy Day. This day is a joint initiative by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the ILAE and is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 120 countries each year.
11 February, 2020
About ILAE
Call for Editor – ILAE Wikipedia Epilepsy Project
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) invites applicants and nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief of its Wikipedia Epilepsy Project.
4 February, 2020
Clinical Research
Assessment of the Predictive Value of Outpatient Smartphone Videos for Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures
This study provides class II evidence demonstrating the high accuracy of smartphone videography and validates its value as an adjunct to routine history and physical examination. JAMA Neurology. January21, 2020.doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.4785
22 January, 2020
World News
International Epilepsy Day is February 10
Mark your calendar! International Epilepsy Day is a global event celebrated annually on the 2nd Monday of February, to promote awareness of epilepsy. With IBE and ILAE representation in more than 120 countries, this is a powerful opportunity to highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families and carers, in every region of the world.
15 January, 2020
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