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Possibility of life-enhancing change energizes new executive director

May 28, 2015

By Lisa Bailey With involvement at the local, provincial and national level of epilepsy agencies, Paul Raymond has gained new perspective on the realities and challenges for people living with the seizure disorder. Now, as Epilepsy Ontario’s new executive director, he’s energized by the prospect of helping to change the landscape and enhance the lives…

CLAE conference will bring to light latest discoveries in epilepsy research

October 16, 2014

The upcoming Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) conference will be an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest discoveries in epilepsy research, says its main organizer. Neurologist Dr. Jorge Burneo, the CLAE’s director of education, says the conference is aimed at bringing together Canada’s epilepsy clinicians and researchers to share information and learn from…

EpLink study aims to alleviate depression in people with epilepsy

October 9, 2014

A study undertaken as part of the Ontario Brain Institute’s (OBI’s) EpLink program is seeking to provide help to people living with epilepsy who are also experiencing symptoms of depression. An estimated 30 to 40 per cent of people living with epilepsy experience depression that often goes unrecognized and untreated, says EpUp lead investigator Kathryn…

Late sister’s legacy inspires student

September 25, 2014

Courtney Tobin’s life changed forever on May 19, 2012. It was the day her 23-year-old sister, Chelsea, passed away from sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP). It was just before Chelsea was to graduate with a master’s degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam. While Courtney, a Kingston, Ont. native, says the…