Publications by authors named "Zalak Thakker"
Advances in Ketogenic Diet Therapies in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Systematic Review.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- A review was conducted on the impact of the ketogenic diet on epilepsy treatment in children and adolescents, following systematic guidelines and including 12 qualifying studies.
- The ketogenic diet showed positive results in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures while presenting manageable side effects like gastrointestinal issues and dehydration.
- Variations of the ketogenic diet were found beneficial for seizure management, serving as either a complementary or alternative treatment for young patients with epilepsy.
Background: The majority of the under five mortality rate (U5MR) in India were due to treatable causes and could have been prevented by providing quality medicines. Availability and affordability of medicine can be improved by the introduction of essential medicine concepts.
Purpose: The current study was carried out to compare the latest edition of the WHO essential medicine list for children (EMLc) with that of Indian EMLc to determine the need to update the Indian EMLc.
Background: asthma, a chronic respiratory disease caused by inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs, is the most common chronic childhood disease. Prevalence of childhood asthma in the United States is 5.8%.
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