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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…

Gino Piazza setting sights to beat his marathon fundraising record

October 2, 2014

Last year, Gino Piazza was Epilepsy Ontario’s top fundraiser during the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, raising $3,252 for the organization. He aims to exceed that number during the fundraising campaign leading up to this year’s marathon on Oct. 19. Piazza, Epilepsy Ontario’s president, says his role with the organization has provided him an opportunity to…

New report on neurological conditions provides road map to improve lives

September 19, 2014

A first-of-its-kind report published Sept. 11 outlines the impact neurological conditions like epilepsy have on affected people, their families and the greater health-care system. The findings provide researchers, clinicians and policy makers with information identifying knowledge gaps and opportunities to reduce the negative impact of neurological conditions. The report, entitled Mapping Connections: An Understanding of…

Webinar to examine correlation between hormones and epilepsy in women

September 12, 2014

A webinar hosted by Epilepsy Ontario on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. will examine issues surrounding female hormones and how they affect women living with a seizure disorder. Epilepsy researcher Dr. Melanie Jeffrey will be leading the webinar, entitled Women, Hormones and Epilepsy. Throughout her presentation, Jeffrey will discuss the impact hormones have on seizure…