EDUCATION RESOURCES

This page is continually updated to reflect new research and discoveries around epilepsy. Visit us often!

Additional video resources can be found a the Alberta Epilepsy Education Webinar website at www.albertaeweb.ca, a joint collaboration between the Edmonton Epilepsy Association and the Calgary Association for Epilepsy.

VNS INFORMATION HANDOUT

 

CBD AS TREATMENT OPTION FOR EPILEPSY

This page contains video resources from the provincial webinar, held in collaboration with Epilepsy Calgary Association, on Zoom, on June 17, 2021.

AEDs Basics – A webinar Presentation

Consult this resource page based on a webinar presentation, offered in collaboration with the Calgary Association for Epilepsy, on Thursday, May 13, 2021, by Dr. Jirsch, Dr. Liu and Alex Law.

How Robots And Lasers Are Improving Surgical Options For Patients With Intractable Epilepsy

A presentation of the webinar facilitated by the Edmonton Epilepsy Association (EEA) in collaboration with the Calgary Association for Epilepsy, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, presented by Dr. Walter J. Hader MD, MSc, FRCS (C).

Epilepsy in Canada

The official webpage about epilepsy from the Government of Canada. It includes a link to a helpful infographic.

Epilepsy at Myhealth.Alberta.ca

This page provides an overview about epilepsy from Alberta Health.

Epilepsy and Stress-Related Seizures

Read this article about stress and epilepsy.

“When the Meds Don’t Work – Alternative Options for Seizure Control”

Educational Forum with Q&A | March 7, 2019 VNS Therapy Presentation by Cameron Finlay, Education Manager, LivaNova Canada Recent innovations with the Vagus Nerve Stimulator were presented. To view the power point presentation, click here

“Sleep Problems and Epilepsy”

Educational Forum with Q&A | November 16, 2017 Featuring:  Dr. Atul Khullar, Medical Director, Northern Alberta Sleep Clinic Issues with sleep related to epilepsy were discussed followed by a Question and Answer period. Video recording of this presentation is available by clicking here (will open in a new window)