Seizures and Epilepsy
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Epilepsy
What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a group of diseases of the brain. With epilepsy, a person has had 2 or more seizures without a clear cause. The seizures may...
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Video Electroencephalography Monitoring (EEG) clinic
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Electroencephalography (EEG) is a painless test that records the electrical signals from your brain.
The EEG technologist will attach electrodes to your scalp with a glue-like substance.
During a...
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Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
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The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides safe evaluation and treatment of episodes, seizures, or epilepsy. The goal of admission to the EMU is to record your seizures to help...
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Calling Continuing Care from outside of Nova Scotia
www.nshealth.ca/continuing-care/calling-continuing-care-outside-nova-scotia
If you are calling from outside Nova Scotia about someone who lives in the province, please call the appropriate number below. These intake offices operate every day of the week from...
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Choosing a health equipment supplier
www.nshealth.ca/continuing-care/choosing-health-equipment-supplier
If you need to print this information, you can find printer friendly .pdf versions here.
There may come a time when you or a loved one will need health...
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Cancer Prevention and Health Promotion
www.nshealth.ca/cancer/cancer-prevention-and-health-promotion
About 6,200 Nova Scotians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2017, however many of these cancers can be prevented or found early when treatment is more effective.
The Nova Scotia...
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Take-Home Cancer Drug Fund
The Take- Home Cancer Drug Fund is a fund available through the Nova Scotia Health Authority's Cancer Care Program. The fund helps patients who are faced with very high costs...
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What to expect at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic
www.nshealth.ca/what-expect-covid-19-vaccine-clinic
Before getting the vaccine
- Wear a short-sleeve shirt or top with sleeves that are easy to roll up.
- To prevent feeling faint while being vaccinated, have something to eat before...
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Hip and Knee Action Plan
www.nshealth.ca/orthopedics/hip-and-knee-action-plan
In 2017, Nova Scotia Health launched a multi-year plan to improve access to hip and knee joint replacements and other supports patients need to be well.
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- Hip and Knee...