Seizures
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Ontario to implement new comprehensive epilepsy policy in schools"When you see someone having a seizure, it's extremely scary and frightening, so our goal is to empower teachers and empower staff to know how to respond," she added.HealthDec 5, 2023
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Saskatoon man who’s had 4 brain surgeries to hold fundraiser for hospitalBrennon Dulle is putting together a fundraiser for the Royal University Hospital Neurology Ward on May 20 at TCU Place, noting there will be food, entertainment and door prizes.HealthMar 14, 2023
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‘You’re not losing out’: Advocates raising awareness about epilepsy in shadow of COVID-19Advocates with the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance say the national campaign has been overshadowed in recent years, sharing the same anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthMar 8, 2023
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State-of-the-art laser technology in Alberta helps people living with epilepsyA young Calgary man's life has been forever changed after undergoing a new procedure only recently made available in Alberta.HealthOct 9, 2020
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Flashing lights at concerts can trigger seizures, study findsFlashing strobe lights at concerts can be troublesome for people with epilepsy, a Dutch study has found.HealthJun 20, 2019
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‘No one is listening to me’: Langley mother battles with Fraser Health over daughter’s epilepsy home careRenee 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.HealthMar 28, 2019
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First Canadian child receives deep brain stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsyDoctors at SickKids hope deep brain stimulation — a Canadian pediatric first — will lessen Andi Dreher's seizures and improve her quality of life.HealthDec 13, 2018
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Horse infected with Eastern equine encephalitis found in HamiltonA horse has tested positive for the virus that is typically found in wild birds and transmitted by infected mosquitoes.HealthSep 7, 2018
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Fort McMurray man battling mental illness that manifests itself through seizuresFor Nathan Koops, the middle of 2016 brought on more than his mind could take. His family fled for their lives during the Fort McMurray wildfire in May, only for Nathan to be called back a few days later to fight The Beast.HealthFeb 12, 2018
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‘A mental blackout’: 17-year-old Ontario boy describes living with epilepsySamuel Camilleri suffers from clonic/grand mal seizures, complex partial seizures, simple partial and drop seizures.CanadaDec 18, 2017
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