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Please watch the below video to see the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ campaign in action: Find out more about the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ campaign below: Did you know that there are over 300,000 people in Canada, over…
Media
Welcome to our media section. Here, you can find information on our Voice Epilepsy™ podcast, view our gallery of photos and learn how to make media inquiries to the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ campaign. Podcast: As part of the I AM…
International Outreach
The I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ campaign is an international initiative designed to reduce the stigma associated with epilepsy and increase public awareness of epilepsy. We take part in various events and conferences around the world and have international champions who help…
What Are Infantile Spasms?
Infantile Spasms (also known as West Syndrome) are a rare but very serious type of seizure. Infantile Spasms begin in the first year of life and occurs in about 1 in 2,000 children. Infantile Spasms are identified by “clusters” of seizures that can include…
Dr. Pip Karoly and Seer Medical Work on a Device and App to Help Predict Seizures
Dr. Pip Karoly is a neuroengineering researcher and a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne who recently spoke with the media about her work with Seer Medical – an Australian-based technology start-up specializing in data analysis for epilepsy – where she is…
Potential Issues for Women with Epilepsy
Sometimes, women with epilepsy face additional health challenges or unique issues that may not be faced by men with epilepsy. These can include: Issues related to puberty and adolescence (such as hormones and menstruation) Issues related to reproductive health (such as sexual health, contraception,…