Does the International League Against Epilepsy still exist today?

Does the International League Against Epilepsy still exist today?

The IFSECN has ceased to exist and been replaced by the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN), whose activities in relation to epilepsy have been complete eclipsed by those of the ILAE. The ILAE has also become totally independent of the WFN and now has a worldwide reputation.

How do you cope with seizures?

First Aid

1. Keep other people out of the way.
2. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
3. Don’t try to hold them down or stop the movements.
4. Place them on their side, to help keep their airway clear.
5. Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length.
6. Don’t put anything in their mouth.

Who created International League Against Epilepsy?

It is Donath and Muskens who took the initiative, together with two physicians not associated with the journal Epilepsia, i.e., J. van Deventer, like Muskens also from Amsterdam, and A. Marie from Villejuif near Paris, to form an International League Against Epilepsy.

Can epilepsy go away?

While many forms of epilepsy require lifelong treatment to control the seizures, for some people the seizures eventually go away. The odds of becoming seizure-free are not as good for adults or for children with severe epilepsy syndromes, but it is possible that seizures may decrease or even stop over time.

What did Dr John H Jackson create?

John Hughlings Jackson created the conceptual framework for clinical neurophysiology, the discipline that underlies diagnostic neurology. He began by establishing a consistent scientific method based on the systematic analysis of anatomy, pathology and physiology.

What does the International League against epilepsy do?

The International League Against Epilepsy disseminates research findings and breakthroughs in the cure for epilepsy and related seizure disorders through its official publications and ILAE chapter publications endorsed by the League. Each journal features original peer-reviewed articles that communicate the latest in epilepsy research.

What is the goal of epilepsydiagnosis.org?

The goal of epilepsydiagnosis.org is to make available, in an easy to understand form, latest concepts relating to seizures and the epilepsies. The principle goal is to assist clinicians who look after people with epilepsy anywhere in the world to diagnose seizure type(s), epilepsy type, diagnose epilepsy syndromes and define…

Are there any peer reviewed journals for epilepsy?

Each journal features original peer-reviewed articles that communicate the latest in epilepsy research. Reduced subscription rates for all journals are available to members of the ILAE chapters.

Is there a website for people with epilepsy?

Future plans include developing continuing medical education (CME) packages linked to the site and providing downloadable information for people with epilepsy, their families and carers. The website has been developed in partnership with eResearch at the University of Melbourne, Australia.