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Ketogenic Diets: An Update for Child Neurologists
Journal of Child Neurology, 06/18/09

Hopkins J et al. - There has been an equally dramatic increase of interest into mechanisms of action using various experimental models. Researchers are also highly interested in using diets for neurologic disorders other than epilepsy, including autism and brain tumors. This review will update child neurologists on the recent advances in the use of ketogenic diets.

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Eric H. Kossoff, 06/18/09

Commissioned by The Charlie Foundation on their 15th anniversary, Dr Rho, Ms. Zupec-Kania and I wrote this article to update child neurologists on one of the most exciting treatments for pediatric epilepsy: dietary therapies (ketogenic, Atkins, and low glycemic index diets). Enjoy.