Use of ketogenic diet therapy in infants with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta-analyses of uncontrolled studies estimate 59% (95% confidence interval [CI] 53-65) of infants achieved ≥50% seizure reduction and 33% (95% CI 26-43) of infants achieved seizure freedom. Retention rates ranged from 84% at 3 months to 27% at 24 months. 

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Is the anti-seizure effect of the ketogenic diet in children with drug-resistant epilepsy mediated through proinflammatory cytokines?

Use of ketogenic diet therapy in infants with epilepsy

Ketogenic Diet in Infants with Early-Onset Epileptic Encephalopathy and SCN2A Mutation