When the researchers caused status epilepticus in the animals, both the normal and genetically modified mice developed epilepsy. (sciencedaily.com)
The super-refractory status epilepticus recurred and was treated anew with the ketogenic diet, but the patient succumbed to a heart attack not likely related to the diet, according to an independent panel. (sciencedaily.com)
For the study, the research team recruited 15 patients hospitalized with super-refractory status epilepticus at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. (sciencedaily.com)