Dr Natasha Schoeler discusses a multi-centre case note review aimed at determining the proportion of individuals who maintain response post Ketogenic Diet Therapy in this talk from KetoConference 2024 titled 'Maintenance of response to ketogenic diet therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy post diet discontinuation: a multi-centre case note review'.
This presentation, led by Natasha Schoeler and colleagues from the Ketogenic Dietitians Research Network, explores the long-term effectiveness of ketogenic diet therapy (KDT) for drug-resistant epilepsy after discontinuation. Drawing on data from 97 individuals across 9 centres, this review aims to identify the proportion of patients who maintain seizure reduction post-KDT and the factors that influence long-term response.
Key topics include:
This multi-centre case note review provides valuable insights for clinicians in supporting patient and family expectations regarding long-term seizure management with KDT.