The past 12 months have seen significant gains made in epilepsy research, with many studies offering newfound hope for people living with seizure disorders. Genomic testing At the start of the year, researchers with the Canadian Epilepsy Network (CENet) announced they would begin sequencing genomes from 2,000 patients with epilepsy. CENet researchers are collaborating with…
The fifth annual Epilepsy Action Day at Queen’s Park on Dec. 1 was successful in its mission of engaging MPPs in the important issues facing people with seizure disorders, says Epilepsy Ontario executive director Rozalyn Werner-Arcé. During the event there were three areas that representatives from Epilepsy Ontario and seven other epilepsy support agencies across…
In January, Voices of Epilepsy spoke with 45-year-old Peterborough resident Kerry Jenkins, who had lived with epilepsy since age seven. She shared her story of how deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery cut her seizures in half and eliminated her tonic-clonic seizures. The surgery continues to improve her quality of life. Today, Jenkins says that 75…
On Sept. 11, the results of a first-of-its-kind study examining the impact neurological conditions like epilepsy have on affected people, their families and the greater health-care system, were released.According to the report, more than 3.6 million Canadians are affected by neurological conditions, including 50 per cent of those living in long-term care homes or receiving…
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