Progress is being made in several epilepsy research projects launched earlier this year to discover new treatments and therapies for people affected by the neurological disorder. Scientists involved in these projects, which include research into new medications, breakthrough diets and brain stimulation, among others, gathered in Hamilton this past weekend to share updates on their…
A task force to create international epilepsy guidelines for physicians and researchers has been recently established, with the goal of bringing together best practices from around the world that address issues related to epilepsy treatment and research. The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force on Guidelines in Epilepsy was set up to encourage experts…
From making printing easier through the use of weighted, vibrating pens to helping creative thoughts flow with voice-to-text software, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is making “learning come to life” for children who have epilepsy and seizure disorders. SickKids is grooming kids in grades one through 7 to excel at school, develop self-confidence and…
Imagine you’re a school teacher and suddenly one of your pupils has a seizure in the classroom. Would you know how to appropriately respond? If not, a new service being offered by Epilepsy Ontario to schools in regions of the province without a local epilepsy support agency can help. Epilepsy Ontario epilepsy information specialist Suzanne Nurse is leading webinars…
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