Publications by authors named "Aya A A Hegazy"
Pediatr Res
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The ketogenic diet (KD) is examined for its effectiveness and safety in treating childhood drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), involving a study of 40 patients divided into two diet groups, classic KD and modified Atkins diet (MAD).
- Both diets showed significant efficacy in controlling seizures, with 60% of those on classic KD and 53.33% on MAD becoming seizure-free, while lipid profiles remained acceptable and mild adverse effects were easily managed.
- Overall, KD is considered a safe and effective non-drug treatment for DRE, positively affecting both growth and EEG patterns, despite challenges with adherence among patients.
