Timing of Ketogenic Dietary Therapy (KDT) Introduction and Its Impact on Cognitive Profiles in Children with Glut1-DS-A Preliminary Study

• Main Authors: Martina Barthold (Author), Anne Jurkutat (Author), Regina Goetz (Author), Lucia Schubring (Author), Juliane Spiegler (Author), Ann-Sophie Fries (Author), Lucia Kiesel (Author), Joerg Klepper (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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The aim of this research was to characterize cognitive abilities in patients with Glut1-Deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS) following ketogenic diet therapy (KDT). Methods: The cognitive profiles of eight children were assessed using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WISC-IV). The effect of ketogenic diet...