Inside Epilepsy

• How this epilepsy toolkit could help Canadian workplaces

  Canadian experts created a new toolkit to shed light on the disorder for employers, human resources managers and coworkers.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2014
  
• Inside Epilepsy: 1 in 100 need support

  Reporter Mark McAllister discusses the support needed for those living with epilepsy and why he chose to speak up.

  Jun 4, 2014
  
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• Inside Epilepsy: Studying genetics to improve on screening, treatment

  Wednesday marks Purple Day, an international effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2014
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• 5 ways Canadian-funded scientists are addressing epilepsy, mental health in developing countries

  Innovative made-in-Canada projects are developing ways to help people with mental health in the most far-flung places in the world.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2014
• Toronto family hopes for access to controversial treatment to cure baby’s rare epilepsy

  Kaitlyn Pogson is a bubbly, giggly, blue-eyed, blonde-haired baby girl. While she looks like a typical baby, her parents know that as she gets older, she’ll regress, facing developmental and cognitive delays because of a rare form of infant epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2013
• Global News recognized for Inside Epilepsy series

  Global News has been recognized for producing it’s recent Inside Epilepsy series, including a 30-minute Focus Ontario special.

  May 13, 2013
• Implanted device predicts oncoming seizures in those with epilepsy

  A new device may offer hope to people with epilepsy as the technology could predict the onset of seizures in adults who have the condition and can’t be treated with medication, Australian scientists say.

  Canada

  May 1, 2013
• Mark McAllister tells his story of living with epilepsy

  As journalists, we're the ones asking the questions, not answering them. When you have to tell your own tale, that confidence can be shaken and finding the words sometimes isn't as easy.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2013
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• Alberta toddler gets a potentially life-saving best friend

  A Wetaskiwin family is hoping a brand new puppy will help 17-month old Maddi Dewald, who began having seizures around her first birthday last October.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2013
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• Toronto celebrates Purple Day for epilepsy awareness

  Union Station and downtown Toronto's PATH system were painted purple Tuesday morning. March 26 is officially recognized as Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness in Canada.

  Health

  Mar 26, 2013