The ketogenic diet in childhood epilepsy: where are we now?
The ketogenic diet is a therapeutic dietary treatment for epilepsy in children which is resistant to medication. Until recently, evidence for use and resources available has been sparse. This review aims to provide a summary of the evidence supporting its use in children, some guidance towards its implementation and the services currently available in the UK.
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UCL Institute of Child Health, The Wolfson Centre, London WC1N 2AP, UK. hcross@ich.ucl.ac.uk
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D000075202:Contraindications; D055423:Diet, Ketogenic / Q000009:adverse effects; D004351:Drug Resistance; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000188:drug therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D012944:Social Support
D000927:Anticonvulsants