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
Epilepsy
No update from Sask. gov’t on funding for a dedicated epilepsy unit
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 Reporter
“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
‘No one is listening to me’: Langley mother battles with Fraser Health over daughter’s epilepsy home care
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Renee Marlatt says it is in her daughter Tavia’s best interest to remain at home, but the Fraser Health Authority has rejected any funding for in-home care. Continue reading
Halifax teen taking fight to raise awareness for epilepsy around the world
Cassidy’s hopes for the future is that Purple day expands to every country and education becomes mandatory in first-aid sessions and in schools. Continue reading
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Judge acquits Calgary man who had seizure, killed siblings in 2017 fatal crash
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Ritvik Bale, 21, and his sister Rashmi Bale, 24, were both killed as a result of the crash. Continue reading
First Canadian child receives deep brain stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy
Doctors at SickKids hope deep brain stimulation — a Canadian pediatric first — will lessen Andi Dreher’s seizures and improve her quality of life. Continue reading
‘It just feels like they’re not listening’: Sask. only province without dedicated seizure unit
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Saskatchewan is the only province in Canada without a dedicated seizure unit and with wait times up to two years, doctors and patients are speaking out hoping the province will finally listen. Continue reading