Issue 13 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Issue 12 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Managing Behaviour Issues in Pediatric Epilepsy
On October 6th, 2021, EpLink held an online webinar titled “Managing Behaviour Issues in Pediatric Epilepsy”. Many children and youth living with epilepsy experience behaviour issues, including aggression, acting out, and attention deficit disorders. Moderated by Dr. Mac Burnham, EpLink Co-director and researcher, this event aimed to raise awareness about behaviour issues in children living…
Canada’s Epilepsy Community identifies the Top 10 Research Priorities
Toronto, ON – September 23, 2021 – Canada’s epilepsy community has spoken, and the result is a Top 10 list of research priorities that they want answered about epilepsy and seizures. The list will be announced at the Canadian League Against Epilepsy Congress Scientific meeting Sept 24-26. The Top 10 initiative was led by EpLink…
Research Update – Testing antiseizure effects of the cannabinoids in a rat model of epilepsy
Animal models of epilepsy are often used to test the effects of new drug treatments on seizure occurrence. In this study, a research team led by EpLink co-director Dr. McIntyre Burnham examined the effects of cannabis extracts on seizure frequency in a model of focal impaired awareness seizures (FIASs). FIASs, previously known as complex partial…
Issue 11 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Research Update – Epilepsy & School Success (EPASS) Study
Children with epilepsy (CWE) often have co-existing conditions such as attentional, behavioural or learning difficulties that can impact school performance. This can be even more challenging when teachers lack knowledge of epilepsy and are not trained in how to handle seizures. This can sometimes lead to negative attitudes and increased stigma towards CWE. Studies have…
Issue 10 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Research Update – Epilepsy Priority Setting Survey
EpLink and the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) are looking to gather the input of Canadians living with or caring for people with epilepsy or seizures to set the priorities for epilepsy research in Canada. If you have epilepsy or experience seizures, or if you care for or work with someone who does, we want your…