Refractory epilepsy and the ketogenic diet: Pathophysiological aspects and possible implications in dental practice
Epilepsy denotes any disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal paroxysmal neuronal discharge in the brain. Symptoms range from sensory absences to convulsive movements and loss of consciousness. Antiepileptic drugs are the first line of treatment. However, 20% individuals with epi...
Main Authors: | A Sharma, V P Mathur |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2011;volume=29;issue=3;spage=188;epage=192;aulast=Sharma |
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