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Voices of Epilepsy

Organizers for Summerfest fundraising cruise aiming to build upon last year’s success

May 7, 2015

By Deron Hamel Kelly Cvijanovich says she hopes Epilepsy Ontario’s second annual fundraising cruise in support of Summerfest Camp will build upon the success from last year’s inaugural event. Cvijanovich, the cruise committee’s chair, says organizers have commissioned a larger boat for this year’s event and are selling more tickets due to the excellent turnout…

CBD study shows promise, but more trials needed

May 1, 2015

By Deron Hamel Results from an early phase clinical trial suggest that cannabidiol (CBD) may be an effective treatment for stemming the number of seizures for people living with severe, drug-resistant forms of epilepsy, however, randomized controlled trials are needed before conclusions can be drawn on the chemical compound’s effectiveness, says Dr. Elizabeth Donner. While…

MEDICATION ALERT: Acetazolamide

April 29, 2015

Update (July 6, 2015): The acetazolamide shortage has been resolved. Acetazolamide tablets are available again from AA Pharma. The Drug Identification Number or DIN is 00545015. Please note that Acetazolam (Valeant Canada LP) is no longer available, this product has been discontinued. Drug Identification Number or DIN is 00295019.  If you need any assistance please let…

Epilepsy presentation to gov’t officials well-received

April 24, 2015

By Deron Hamel The operations manager of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Exceptional Access Program (EAP) says a March 26 educational session delivered to staff members from the Ontario public drug programs division enhanced people’s understanding of epilepsy and the issues faced by those living with the condition. Richard Lin says the lunchtime…