AAN and AES have released a new guideline on how to treat a first seizure. The guideline is published in the April 21 issue of Neurology and will also be published in the May/June issue of Epilepsy Currents
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 @ 12pm ET Learning Objectives Following participation in this activity, the learner should be able to: - Delineate the risk factors for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) in adults and in youths - Review and discuss the International League Against Epilepsy Task Force Report on PNES - Discuss referral considerations for patients with PNES - Locate the AES Clinician Information Sheet on PNES on the AES website More information here: https://www.pathlms.com/aes/courses/2981/webinars/1119
Adolescents with epilepsy require special care in their treatment, considerations, and transition to adulthood
AES Press Relase 10/14/2014 : Three Studies Shed New Light on the Effectiveness of Cannabis in Epilepsy In advance of the American Epilepsy Society’s (AES) Annual Meeting in December, the organization has offered highlights of groundbreaking research being studied at a number of institutions regarding the effectiveness of cannibidiol (CBD) and its derivatives as a viable treatment for people with epilepsy
Antiepileptic Drugs and Suicide: The Light at the End of the Tunnel Suicidality and Epilepy: A Complex Relationship that Remains Misunderstood and Underestimated Postictal Psychosis: Common, Dangerous, and Treatable Epilepsy Self-Management Resources Epilepsy 101- Module 4: Patient/Family Education & Self-Management Managing Epilepsy Well: Addressing Access to Mental Healthcare Needs Psychiatric Comorbidities Through "The Life" of The Seizure Disorder: A Complex Story With a Not So Complex Solution Seizures and Epilepsy: A Significant Burden on Veterans
Seven on-demand audio webinars introducing the core elements of seizures, epilepsy, and epilepsy care
Below is professional resources to keep your epilepsy knowledge up to date, as well as a helpful list to share with your patients and advocates: Professional Epilepsy Education and Health Literacy: Epilepsy Learning Institute Archived Annual Meeting Abstracts Epilepsy Currents Spanish Resources Epilepsy Education Programs Medical Education Evaluator Archived Annual Meeting Symposium Institute of Medicine Report Patient/Advocate Health Literacy and Education Resources: About Epilepsy Epilepsy Facts and Figures Find a Doctor Find an Epilepsy Center Find a TS Clinic Epilepsy Diaries Patient/Family Resources & Organizations SUDEP Resources My Seizures Know More Clinical Trial Finder
Because 1 in 26 people will have epilepsy in their lifetime.... Because seizures know no boundaries, striking any age, any socio-economic level and any ethnicity
International Workshop on Seizure Prediction ( IWSP7 ): Epilepsy Mechanisms, Models, Prediction and Control
In recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month the American Epilepsy Society (AES) is highlighting just a few of the groundbreaking scientific developments made within the last 10‐50 years. New anti‐seizure drug development, brain mapping, optogenetics and devices have increased our understanding of epilepsy but most importantly, have given new hope to the 2.3 million Americans living with the condition