Epigraph

Epigraph journal

Epigraph is the digital news journal of ILAE, covering topics and issues on clinical care, research, and the social and personal impacts of epilepsy. Current articles and back issues are available on the ILAE website. Contact us at epigraph@ilae.org with article ideas.

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Investigating pediatric epilepsy in Nigeria: Dr. Edwin Trevathan

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In northern Nigeria, as in many other low- and middle-income countries, more people need epilepsy treatment than traditional medical care can support. Dr. Edwin Trevathan discusses projects in that region 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.

Changer la donne : l'inventeur du soutien-gorge de sport a mené la charge pour plus de recherches sur l'épilepsie chez les femmes

Hinda S. Miller and Lisa Lindahl in an ad for the Jogbra, 1978; Photo courtesy of Lisa Lindahl

Après avoir inventé le premier soutien-gorge de sport commercial dans les années 1970, Lisa Lindahl a mis à profit son point de vue unique en tant que chef d'entreprise atteinte d'épilepsie pour accroître le financement de la recherche et la sensibilisation aux problèmes liés à l'épilepsie chez les femmes. Read in English | Leer en español

Epilepsy training courses improve non-specialist care. They also can spur national change.

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Worldwide, a significant percentage of people with epilepsy are cared for by non-specialists, who often receive little to no epilepsy education during their initial training. Short, focused training courses, such as the Paediatric Epilepsy Training courses, can not only improve knowledge and practice but also promote informal care networks and changes to national policy.

L'inventrice des soutiens-gorge de sport connaît le succès malgré et grâce à son épilepsie

Lisa Lindahl, Photo courtesy of Lisa Lindahl

L'épilepsie incontrôlée de Lisa Lindahl l'a forcée à faire preuve de créativité en matière d'emploi. En 1977, elle a inventé le soutien-gorge de sport, qui a changé la vie de millions de femmes et de filles dans le monde et représente aujourd'hui un marché mondial de 40 milliards de dollars.
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