display Latest news from International League Against Epilepsy on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/epilepsy-comorbidities-are-present-before-diagnosis-research-recap-with-remy-pugh-and-dr-chris-tailby/?sc=rsin /articles/epilepsy-comorbidities-are-present-before-diagnosis-research-recap-with-remy-pugh-and-dr-chris-tailby/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:55:09 EST Some people with epilepsy also experience memory and learning issues, as well as depression or anxiety. A study in Australia screened people for these conditions at a seizure clinic, before anti-seizure medications had been prescribed. Compared with the control group, the people at the first seizure clinic had higher rates of cognitive and neuropsychological issues. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/consensus-recommendations-on-navigating-epilepsy-with-eyelid-myoclonia-jeavons-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/consensus-recommendations-on-navigating-epilepsy-with-eyelid-myoclonia-jeavons-syndrome/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:45:48 EST Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia is a generalized epilepsy syndrome characterized by eye-closure-induced seizures or changes on the EEG, eyelid myoclonia--jerks of the eyelids and eye-rolling--with or without absence seizures, and photosensitivity. It appears predominantly in females and usually starts between the ages of 3 and 12. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/epilepsy-training-courses-improve-non-specialist-care-they-also-can-spur-national-change/?sc=rsin /articles/epilepsy-training-courses-improve-non-specialist-care-they-also-can-spur-national-change/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:10:02 EST Continuing education of non-specialists is crucial for improving and enhancing epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. Many countries lack enough specialists to care for people with epilepsy. Even in high-income countries, a significant percentage of people with epilepsy receive care from a non-specialist. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/transici-n-a-la-atenci-n-de-adultos-en-epilepsia-cerrar-la-brecha/?sc=rsin /articles/transici-n-a-la-atenci-n-de-adultos-en-epilepsia-cerrar-la-brecha/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:13 EST Para los adolescentes que son atendidos por personal medico pediatrico por fuera de un centro integral de epilepsia, el cambio de la atencion de la epilepsia en un centro de adultos puede ser abrumador, tanto desde el punto de vista organizacional como personal. Despues de anos de ser observadores pasivos, se espera que los adolescentes asuman la responsabilidad de muchos aspectos de su propia atencion medica. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/deux-r-gions-de-l-ilae-collaborent-une-s-rie-de-webinaires-ayant-un-impact-professionnel/?sc=rsin /articles/deux-r-gions-de-l-ilae-collaborent-une-s-rie-de-webinaires-ayant-un-impact-professionnel/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:05:09 EST Certains aspects de la pandemie de COVID-19 ont ete de courte duree, comme les confinements et la distanciation sociale. Les webinaires ILAE, en revanche, ont non seulement persiste depuis 2020, mais sont aussi devenus plus frequents. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/reflections-on-the-life-and-career-of-dr-juhn-wada-1924-2023/?sc=rsin /articles/reflections-on-the-life-and-career-of-dr-juhn-wada-1924-2023/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:55:33 EST Juhn Atsushi Wada was a Japanese-Canadian neurologist known for research on epilepsy and brain asymmetry, including the development of the Wada test to assess hemispheric dominance of language function. He became a pioneer in the utilization of the kindling model of epilepsy, which permitted controlled studies of the development of epilepsy in the laboratory. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/astrocytes-and-epilepsy-dr-peter-bedner/?sc=rsin /articles/astrocytes-and-epilepsy-dr-peter-bedner/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:25:20 EST Previously thought to be mere connective tissue and support for neurons, astrocytes are now understood to have many functions in the nervous system that are linked with seizures and epilepsy. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/from-epilepsy-patient-to-epilepsy-surgeon-dr-ashok-pillai/?sc=rsin /articles/from-epilepsy-patient-to-epilepsy-surgeon-dr-ashok-pillai/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:50:54 EST Dr. Ashok Pillai is a professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience; his personal experience with epilepsy led him to train as an epilepsy surgeon and has shaped his perspectives on patient care, including tapering of anti-seizure medications after surgery. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/seizure-action-plans-as-educational-tools-in-epilepsy-dr-lucretia-long/?sc=rsin /articles/seizure-action-plans-as-educational-tools-in-epilepsy-dr-lucretia-long/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:40:02 EST Seizure action plans often are aimed at a subset of people with epilepsy, particularly children. Dr. Lucretia Long discusses how these plans can be used to engage and educate people with epilepsy, their families, and the larger community. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/dos-regiones-de-ilae-colaboran-en-una-exitosa-serie-de-seminarios-web-con-impacto-profesional/?sc=rsin /articles/dos-regiones-de-ilae-colaboran-en-una-exitosa-serie-de-seminarios-web-con-impacto-profesional/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:10:14 EST Los seminarios web cooperativos se lanzaron en junio de 2021 en dos idiomas: frances e ingles. Los beneficios de la empresa cooperativa se extendieron mucho mas alla de lo que esperaban los organizadores. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/the-epileptic-heart-seizures-epilepsy-and-cardiac-risk-factors/?sc=rsin /articles/the-epileptic-heart-seizures-epilepsy-and-cardiac-risk-factors/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:33 EST Studies suggest that compared with the general population, people with chronic epilepsy have three times the risk of sudden cardiac death. Researchers have introduced the concept of the "epileptic heart" as "a heart and coronary vasculature damaged by chronic epilepsy... leading to electrical and mechanical dysfunction." International League Against Epilepsy /articles/two-ilae-regions-collaborate-on-successful-webinar-series-with-professional-impact/?sc=rsin /articles/two-ilae-regions-collaborate-on-successful-webinar-series-with-professional-impact/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:05:13 EST Joint epilepsy educational webinars in English and French, organized by the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions of ILAE, had impacts beyond expectations. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/the-bumpy-road-from-pediatric-to-adult-epilepsy-care-dr-danielle-andrade/?sc=rsin /articles/the-bumpy-road-from-pediatric-to-adult-epilepsy-care-dr-danielle-andrade/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:05:59 EST The shift from pediatric to adult epilepsy care can be complex. A recent survey of young people with epilepsy found that 25% still saw pediatric neurologists for their epilepsy care. Only 4% said they received clear instructions during the transition process. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/la-neurocisticercosis-como-principal-causa-de-epilepsia-un-diagn-stico-err-neo-que-debe-evitarse/?sc=rsin /articles/la-neurocisticercosis-como-principal-causa-de-epilepsia-un-diagn-stico-err-neo-que-debe-evitarse/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:05:35 EST La afirmacion de que "la neurocisticercosis (NCC) es una de las causas mas comunes de epilepsia en todo el mundo" no solo es incorrecta, sino tambien potencialmente enganosa para los lectores que no estan familiarizados con la epidemiologia de la epilepsia. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/au-volant-conduire-avec-l-pilepsie/?sc=rsin /articles/au-volant-conduire-avec-l-pilepsie/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:05:38 EST Pour les personnes atteintes d'epilepsie, la capacite de conduire figure parmi leurs principales preoccupations. Les reglementations varient d'un pays a l'autre. Bon nombre d'entre eux ont des restrictions sur la conduite pour les personnes atteintes d'epilepsie, mais certains n'ont pas de politique. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/investigating-pediatric-epilepsy-in-nigeria-dr-edwin-trevathan/?sc=rsin /articles/investigating-pediatric-epilepsy-in-nigeria-dr-edwin-trevathan/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:05:49 EST In northern Nigeria, more people need epilepsy treatment than traditional medical care can support. Dr. Edwin Trevathan discusses projects aimed at identifying children with undiagnosed epilepsy and improving access to care, as well as research to better understand the risks and prognosis of pediatric status epilepticus. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/transition-to-adult-care-in-epilepsy-bridging-the-gap/?sc=rsin /articles/transition-to-adult-care-in-epilepsy-bridging-the-gap/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:05:39 EST Once they turn 18, most adolescents with epilepsy must transfer from pediatric to adult care. Factors on both the pediatric and adult sides of the health care system can make this process fragmented and stressful. How can pediatric and adult neurologists ensure that teenagers with epilepsy do not get lost in the system? International League Against Epilepsy /articles/consensus-recommendations-for-epilepsy-with-eyelid-myoclonia-jeavons-syndrome-dr-kelsey-smith/?sc=rsin /articles/consensus-recommendations-for-epilepsy-with-eyelid-myoclonia-jeavons-syndrome-dr-kelsey-smith/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:05:39 EST A recent publication outlines consensus recommendations on several aspects of managing epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, also known as Jeavons syndrome. What are the most effective first-line medications? Are there non-pharmacologic treatment options? Can people with this type of epilepsy drive safely? Dr. Alina Ivaniuk talks to the paper's first author, Dr. Kelsey Smith. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/planes-de-acci-n-para-las-crisis-epil-pticas-m-s-que-herramientas-de-tratamiento-para-la-epilepsia/?sc=rsin /articles/planes-de-acci-n-para-las-crisis-epil-pticas-m-s-que-herramientas-de-tratamiento-para-la-epilepsia/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:05:25 EST Historicamente, los planes de accion contra las convulsiones se han centrado en ciertos grupos de personas con epilepsia de alto riesgo. Pero algunos medicos dicen que los planes de accion para las convulsiones son importantes herramientas educativas y de control de las convulsiones que deben ofrecerse a todos. International League Against Epilepsy /articles/outcomes-in-developmental-and-epileptic-encephalopathies-managing-more-than-seizures-dr-scott-demarest/?sc=rsin /articles/outcomes-in-developmental-and-epileptic-encephalopathies-managing-more-than-seizures-dr-scott-demarest/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:05:21 EST Besides seizures, people with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies can experience a wide variety of symptoms, including sleep problems, vision problems, and behavioral issues. Dr. Scott Demarest discusses how neurologists may be able to address some of these issues, potentially improving outcomes and quality of life. International League Against Epilepsy