systematic_review
    2020
    High Quality

    Ketogenic diets for drug-resistant epilepsy

    Martin-McGill KJ, Bresnahan R, Levy RG, Cooper PN

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Ketogenic diets increased seizure freedom (RR up to 3.16) and 50 percent seizure reduction versus usual care, mainly in children.

    Conclusions

    Ketogenic diets show promising short-term seizure control in drug-resistant epilepsy.

    Limitations

    Small trials, high attrition due to tolerability.

    Related Health Concerns

    Epilepsy

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Sample Size:932
    Quality Score:8/10

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