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SUBMITTER: Mehta R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5144480 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct-Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Mehta Ranju R Goel Shaiphali S Sharma Suvasini S Jain Puneet P Mukherjee Sharmila B SB Aneja Satinder S
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 20161001 4
<h4>Background</h4>The modified Atkins diet (MAD) has been used predominantly in older children, adolescents, and adults. There is a paucity of data on the use of the MAD in refractory epilepsy in young children.<h4>Objectives</h4>This study was planned to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of the MAD in refractory epilepsy in young children.<h4>Methods</h4>This study recruited children aged 9 months to 3 years with refractory seizures. Children received MAD for 6-month with the on-going ant ...[more]