ILAE-North America
The current ILAE-North America region was constituted in 2006, comprising English speaking North American Chapters of Canada, the United States of America, and the English speaking Caribbean (represented by Jamaica). The Mexican chapter, although geographically in North America, is a member of the Latin American Regional Commission.
Our goals and aims are aligned with the ILAE’s emphasis on current and emerging knowledge on epilepsy prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and optimal comprehensive epilepsy care.
Global Health in Epilepsy Project Database
The Global Health Task Force has just launched an initiative to identify and connect international projects aimed at reducing the global epilepsy treatment gap, and it is now accepting ongoing, completed, and upcoming projects.
The goals are to increase collaboration, amplify impact, reduce redundancy, engage possible funders, and identify service opportunities.
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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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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