It is the end of another busy year for EWCT and we can safely say that we are going from strength-to-strength as the regional epilepsy provider of choice. We work hard to serve the needs of our communities in all areas of the Waikato DHB, as a non-government funded charity, and we greatly appreciate your support. Here are the many highlights from the latter part
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WCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles The development of new drugs is a long, challenging and expensive process. Only one or two compounds in 10,000 tested actually become licensed treatments. A potential new medicine may be rejected at any point in the development process on safety, effectiveness or quality grounds. It takes approximately 10-15 years for a new compound to get from
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles This is a really important article for all women of child-bearing age who are taking anti- epileptic medications, whether for epilepsy or for mental health conditions. https://bpac.org.nz/2018/antiepileptic.aspx An Epilepsy Research UK-funded study has made an important finding in the mechanisms underlying sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which may lead to treatment options in the
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Epilepsy that starts in adulthood often originates in the ‘temporal lobe’, a region of the brain that plays a particularly important role in laying down, storing and retrieving memories. Accordingly, memory problems are frequently seen among people with epilepsy.
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Potentially modifiable midlife vascular and lifestyle risk factors are associated with an increased risk of developing late-onset epilepsy, new research shows. Results of a large cohort study of more than 10,000 individuals suggest hypertension, diabetes, smoking, physical activity level, and alcohol use were associated with the disorder in later life.
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Epilepsy affects at least 48,000 New Zealanders. Unfortunately, 35% of these people cannot achieve seizure control with conventional medications. Despite the addition of over 15 new anti-epileptic drugs, overall seizure control in newly diagnosed epilepsy patients has not fundamentally changed over the years. Surgery may help some of these people but, for most of them, the medications do not work, and surgery is not an
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Phantosmia is the medical word used by doctors when a person smells something that is not actually there. Phantosmia is also called a phantom smell or an olfactory hallucination. The smells vary from person to person but are usually unpleasant, such as burnt toast, metallic, or chemical smells. Many people with epilepsy experience phantosmia. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322698.php Drugs
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NOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 2018 Annual General Meeting of Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT) will be held at St Peter’s Cathedral Hall, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 11 September 2018, commencing at 6.30 pm. AGENDA Welcome by chairperson Apologies Confirmation of minutes of the previous AGM held on 13 September 2017* Matters arising Patron, Hon. Tim
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We are proud to announce our children’s book Ben’s Buddies has been turned into an animated video. It’s available to watch in three languages on YouTube below. Many thanks to Myles McInnes for creating the animation from the illustrations by Deborah Hinde, and Ray Harlow for the translation work. Ben’s Buddies – te reo Māori Ben’s Buddies – English Ben’s Buddies – Deutsche
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles from around the web: The brain — the central “control unit” of our bodies, repository of memories and emotions. Throughout history, philosophers have believed that the brain may even house that intangible essence that makes us human: the soul. What should we know about our brains. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322081.php There has been much talk in the media about
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