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Title:

Ketogenic diet in Rett syndrome.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Liebhaber, GM; Riemann, E; Baumeister, FA
Abstract:
Treatment of Rett syndrome with the ketogenic diet has been reported only once and showed positive effects on seizure frequency and behavior. We report a patient with Rett syndrome who was treated with the ketogenic diet for 4 years. The diet was initiated at the age of 8 years owing to the patient's refractory epilepsy and led to a 70% reduction in seizures. Treatment with the ketogenic diet was also associated with improvements in contact and behavior. Diagnosis of Rett syndrome was confirmed...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Child Neurol
Year:
2003
Journal volume:
18
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
74-5
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12661945
Print-ISSN:
0883-0738
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinderheilkunde und Jugendmedizin
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