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Epilepsy Ontario

Summerfest Camp benefits teen and his parents, dad says

October 20, 2016

By Deron Hamel Attending Summerfest Camp for the past four years has been a benefit to both 15-year-old Jack Moller and his parents, says Jack’s dad, Tim. For Jack, Summerfest Camp has been an opportunity to become more independent; for his parents, the two-week camp has provided a venue where they feel comfortable letting Jack…

Epilepsy Ontario urging people to check Zarontin capsules after defects reported

September 30, 2016

By Deron Hamel Epilepsy Ontario is urging people taking 250-mg soft-gel capsules of the anti-seizure medication Zarontin (ethosuximide) to closely scrutinize their capsules to ensure they are not defective, following a warning issued by Erfa Canada 2012 Inc. and Health Canada. Erfa Canada 2012 Inc., the company that manufactures Zarontin, and Health Canada have received…