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.
NEW! 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
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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