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Is The Ketogenic Diet Effective For Treatment In Controlling Seizures In Children With Epilepsy?, Chloe A. Lavell
Is The Ketogenic Diet Effective For Treatment In Controlling Seizures In Children With Epilepsy?, Chloe A. Lavell
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not the ketogenic diet is an effective treatment in controlling seizures in children with epilepsy.
Study Design: Review of three randomized control trials (RCTs) published in the year 2016.
Data Sources: Three RCTs were selected using Medline, PubMed, and Academic Search Premier. Studies were selected that reviewed the ketogenic diet (KD) in controlling seizures in children with epilepsy. All articles were chosen according to date of publication, relevance of topic, effect on quality of life, and patient-oriented evidence that matters (POEM).
Outcomes Measured: Seizure diaries and various …