Publications by authors named "T Fantaneanu"
The Canadian League Against Epilepsy initiated a virtual epilepsy education program, conducting 29 webinars from March 2021 to September 2023. We report our experience, with the goal to inspire other groups to develop inclusive, equitable, and free educational spaces with a worldwide reach. Monthly sessions drew a median attendance of 118 participants, predominantly Canadian but also international, including physicians (58.
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- Epilepsy care in Ontario faces significant challenges including limited bed availability in Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMU), restricted surgical options, and inadequate community support, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.* -
- A 44-item survey was conducted across all 11 adult and pediatric epilepsy centers in Ontario, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data on the current state of epilepsy care.* -
- Findings showed persistent gaps in care due to EMU bed pressures and workforce shortages, prompting the formation of a clinical network to help improve access to epilepsy services in the region.*
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- Canadian women with epilepsy face special challenges when it comes to reproductive health because of their seizures and medications.
- A study showed that many healthcare professionals in Canada discuss birth control options and often recommend IUDs, but not all share important birth plans with other doctors.
- Most doctors believe breastfeeding is safe for women on seizure medications and provide helpful advice after giving birth, but there are still some areas where care could be improved.
Tandem occlusions, characterized by the simultaneous presence of an intracranial large vessel occlusion and extracranial carotid artery stenosis or occlusion,1 pose a unique endovascular challenge.2 3 Typically, the extracranial occlusion is a result of atherosclerotic plaque; however, dissections are also a possible cause. It is currently uncertain whether an intracranial first approach or an extracranial first approach should be employed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Approximately 150,000 Canadian women live with epilepsy, a population that presents with unique challenges. Our objective was to capture demographic and real-world practice characteristics of Canadian healthcare professionals providing care for women with epilepsy (WWE) with specific focus on reproductive considerations to identify potential gaps in knowledge and care.
Methods: A questionnaire developed by the Canadian League Against Epilepsy WWE workgroup was distributed to Canadian healthcare professionals from February 2021 to October 2022 to capture participant demographic characteristics and practice patterns in key areas of the reproductive cycle in WWE.