Quebec man found guilty in death of pregnant woman struck outside hospital in 2016
A date will be set for a sentencing hearing on Dec. 3. Continue reading
Epilepsy
‘It’s a historical day’: Sask. government funding gives epilepsy patients hope
Telemetry is a tool that helps determine whether or not a patient needs to have surgery to help alleviate seizures. Continue reading
Disney actor Cameron Boyce died of epilepsy: Coroner
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says Disney actor Cameron Boyce died unexpectedly from epilepsy. Continue reading
16-month-old with Dravet syndrome needs special service dog
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Seizures can last up to two hours and can be fatal. Continue reading
Doctors from all over North America help Calgary girl fight for her life
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Doctors from all over North American have been enlisted to help a three-year-old Calgary girl with an extremely rare disease that’s kept her in a coma for three weeks. Continue reading
Flashing lights at concerts can trigger seizures, study finds
Flashing strobe lights at concerts can be troublesome for people with epilepsy, a Dutch study has found. Continue reading
No update from Sask. gov’t on funding for a dedicated epilepsy unit
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
The Royal University Hospital Foundation is pledging to fundraise $500,000 for a dedicated epilepsy seizure unit. Continue reading
Retailers struggle to keep popular cannabis extract CBD on shelves in Canada
Cannabidiol or CBD extract, most commonly sold as oil, has been promoted as a natural cure for pain, anxiety and insomnia, despite limited medical research. Continue reading
London-based study shows mothers with epileptic children have a higher risk of depression
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have completed a study that shows mothers of epileptic children have a higher risk of poor mental health and well-being Continue reading
Toronto writer’s story about stranger’s seizure on TTC goes viral
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
“I noticed she was holding a laminated sheet of paper out… At the top it said ‘my seizure plan’. I blinked at it then looked up at her.” Continue reading