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BCEpilepsy

  1. Could reducing sugar intake help control seizures? Scientists identify a potential metabolic regulator of epilepsy: bit.ly/KUecB7 10:01 AM May 24th via web
  2. Stress management lecture 7-8:30 PM tonight in Van by Dr. Vo. Details: bit.ly/LcUGiq 9:51 AM May 22nd via web
  3. News about bus service in Lower Mainland. TaxiSaver program ending, but HandyDART gets more funding: bit.ly/IZGZnF #translink 9:32 AM May 18th via web
  4. Our May e-newsletter is out! Read it here: bit.ly/Ku0f0t #epilepsy 2:20 PM May 16th via web
  5. Brain Surgery Boost for Children with Severe Epilepsy. A BBC article: bbc.in/JTWXzc 9:06 AM May 15th via web
  6. BC feedback needed to approve med funding for severe type of epilepsy. Deadline May 17. Info: bit.ly/JxVC1n @VEPC @rarediseasefdn 9:37 AM May 9th via web
  7. PS: if you can't attend our 5K Poker Walk, sponsor a walker. You can do this at the Running Room website here: bit.ly/ataGRB 12:37 PM May 7th via web
  8. Sunny days are finally here! Catch those rays at our 5K Poker Walk fund raiser on May 27. More info: bit.ly/JadMXD 12:33 PM May 7th via web
  9. In 400 B.C. Hippocrates wrote the first known book on epilepsy. He correctly identified it as a brain disorder without a spiritual cause. 9:00 AM May 1st via web
  10. Treating seizures by the clock. It sounds like common sense! Hopefully this practice will be more utilized: on.wsj.com/IN3njI 10:42 AM Apr 26th via web
  11. Info on a troubling relationship between certain seizure-preventing meds & reduced bone density: bit.ly/Is5dIf 10:34 AM Apr 23rd via web
  12. Our 2012 scholarship application forms are out! Eight $1000 scholarships will be awarded. More info here: bit.ly/HFGwGt 11:29 AM Apr 17th via web
  13. Walk for epilepsy! (or run or wheel) Our Cindy's Poker Walk fundraiser is on Sunday, May 27th. Contact us for reg & pledge forms. 9:15 AM Apr 11th via web
  • Name BC Epilepsy Society
  • Location British Columbia, Canada
  • Web http://www.bcepil...
  • Bio Provides education, advocacy and support for those affected by epilepsy.
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