Dev Med Child Neurol March 2023 PMID 35971594

Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug-resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet.

Maria Gogou, Suresh Pujar, Tarishi Nemani, Chunyi Chiang, Zoe Simpson, Isobel Hardy, Natasha Schoeler, J Helen Cross, Christin Eltze

Mentions

40
Peak: 26 in Aug 2022
across 4 sources since Aug 2022

Extended reach

241,485
potential audience

Total likes

60

Video views

1,565

Mentions per month

Aug 2022 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions emphasize the promising results of the study, such as mentions of two-thirds of children successfully reducing medications and the potential for medication withdrawal despite unchanged seizure frequency. The tone varies from clinical acknowledgment to personal stories, using words like 'helped us' and 'successful' to underscore perceived importance and optimism about the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the publication, highlighting the success of medication withdrawal and the significance of the ketogenic diet for children with drug-resistant epilepsy.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity, with many referencing specific results, such as the two-thirds success rate of ASM reduction, indicating strong engagement with the study's implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions include personal stories or clinical tidbits, the majority primarily share reactions or summarize findings without deep critical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The tone suggests that the publication is viewed as a meaningful contribution to epilepsy management, though not universally transformative, indicating perceived moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reviewed data from 71 children with drug-resistant epilepsy who started the ketogenic diet, finding that 63% of those who attempted to reduce antiseizure medications (ASMs) were successful, with younger children more likely to achieve this.
  • Successful medication withdrawal was often possible even if the child's seizure frequency remained unchanged or only slightly decreased after three months on the ketogenic diet.
  • Factors such as younger age at diet initiation and less than 50% seizure reduction after three months increase the chances of successfully stopping ASM medications.]

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

#Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #diet Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩ ⁦@MEATritionCom⁩ ⁦@shashiiyengar⁩ @DukeIM https://t.co/Y1m7ZxaqnI

Aug 16, 2022 · 14 likes · 10 shares · 26,019 followers View post →
Natasha Schoeler
@natashaschoeler · X

Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt reduced by diet. See our paper out now! @ZoeRSimpson @MariaGogou6 https://t.co/5u6xNy9ITt

Aug 17, 2022 · 10 likes · 6 shares · 230 followers View post →
Torie Robinson
@TorieRobinson10 · X

"And I will never forget, one day in one of the #ketogenicdiet clinics...."

Sep 5, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,325 followers View post →
Neuropediatrics®️
@NeuroInfanti · X

Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet https://t.co/fI99Pj8iTj

Aug 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,071 followers View post →
Justin West
@DrJustinWest · X

The ketogenic diet was one of the best things we did for Andrew. Helped us eliminate several of his very sedating seizure meds. https://t.co/u0wGYRtgxH

Aug 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 130 followers View post →
Neuropediatrics®️
@NeuroInfanti · X

Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet https://t.co/fI99Pj8iTj

Feb 12, 2023 · 1 like · 2,071 followers View post →

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Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD, FAES, FANA, FACNS
@bensalem_owen · X

RT @TorieRobinson10: "And I will never forget, one day in one of the #ketogenicdiet clinics...."

Sep 5, 2024 · 1 share · 5,128 followers View post →
Torie Robinson
@TorieRobinson10 · X

"And I will never forget, one day in one of the #ketogenicdiet clinics...."

Sep 5, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,325 followers View post →
UCL Discovery
@ucl_discovery · X

Open Access UCL Research: Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug-resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet https://t.co/cEjYgHh8pj

Aug 18, 2023 · 2,517 followers View post →
Mac Keith Press
@mackeithpress · X

Clinical clues for successful #antiseizuremedication withdrawal in children with drug-resistant #epilepsy on #ketogenicdiet @ZoeRSimpson @natashaschoeler https://t.co/y579Gc24AW

Mar 2, 2023 · 2,057 followers View post →
UC Davis Health Child Neurology Residency
@UCD_ChildNeuro · X

Ketogenics and Epilepsy: Reduction of ASM was achieved in two-thirds of patients after the start of the ketogenic diet, where attempted, and can be successful even with little or unchanged seizure frequency while on the diet. https://t.co/81ao7Yy30i

Feb 27, 2023 · 1 like · 88 followers View post →
Neuropediatrics®️
@NeuroInfanti · X

Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet https://t.co/fI99Pj8iTj

Feb 12, 2023 · 1 like · 2,071 followers View post →
Mike Graglia
@JMGraglia · X

RT @DrJustinWest: The ketogenic diet was one of the best things we did for Andrew. Helped us eliminate several of his very sedating seizure…

Sep 12, 2022 · 1 share · 6,781 followers View post →
Francisco Urrutia
@ultrichwolf · X

RT @NeuroInfanti: Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic die…

Aug 22, 2022 · 1 share · 309 followers View post →
Neuropediatrics®️
@NeuroInfanti · X

Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet https://t.co/fI99Pj8iTj

Aug 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,071 followers View post →
Justin West
@DrJustinWest · X

The ketogenic diet was one of the best things we did for Andrew. Helped us eliminate several of his very sedating seizure meds. https://t.co/u0wGYRtgxH

Aug 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 130 followers View post →
Maria Gogou
@MariaGogou6 · X

RT @natashaschoeler: Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt r…

Aug 19, 2022 · 6 shares · 116 followers View post →
Dr. Susan A. Masino
@MasinoSusan · X

RT @natashaschoeler: Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt r…

Aug 18, 2022 · 6 shares · 901 followers View post →
Julie Fountain
@MFJulie · X

RT @natashaschoeler: Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt r…

Aug 18, 2022 · 6 shares · 1,527 followers View post →
Morpheus
@MorpheusBeing · X

#health #science #Epilepsy https://t.co/PStRzg0S5f

Aug 18, 2022 · 6,458 followers View post →
NeverGiveUp
@NeverWashTheSun · X

Reduction of ASM was achieved in two-thirds of patients after the start of the ketogenic diet, where attempted, and can be successful even with little or unchanged seizure frequency while on the diet. https://t.co/e6ebekSmwu

Aug 18, 2022 · 1,545 followers View post →
Matthew's Friends
@matthewsfriends · X

RT @natashaschoeler: Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt r…

Aug 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 4,365 followers View post →
Andreas Schoeler
@ASchoeler · X

RT @natashaschoeler: Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt r…

Aug 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 37 followers View post →
PICEN2
@EpilepsyPlus · X

RT @natashaschoeler: Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt r…

Aug 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 173 followers View post →
DesignedByNature
@DesignedNature · X

Posting "Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug-resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet. (Pub Date: 2022-08-15)" on reddit #ketoscience https://t.co/CX5Lftzn3N

Aug 17, 2022 · 438 followers View post →
Natasha Schoeler
@natashaschoeler · X

Reduction of ASMs achieved in two-thirds of children after starting ketogenic diet, even when seizure frequency isnt reduced by diet. See our paper out now! @ZoeRSimpson @MariaGogou6 https://t.co/5u6xNy9ITt

Aug 17, 2022 · 10 likes · 6 shares · 230 followers View post →
Dr Celestino Gutiérrez González MD
@CelestinoGutirr · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #di…

Aug 17, 2022 · 10 shares · 11,327 followers View post →
New Scientist Zone
@NewScientistZon · X

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Aug 17, 2022 · 178 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
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RT @HealthyFellow: #Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #di…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #di…

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Science Communication
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Antiseizure medication reduction and withdrawal in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy after starting the ketogenic diet

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EpMatch
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Digital Health and Patient Safety Platform
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TropicAl
@TropicAl_Wesson · X

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International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
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RT @HealthyFellow: #Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #di…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #di…

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

#Antiseizure medication reduction & withdrawal in children w/ drug‐resistant #epilepsy after starting the #ketogenic #diet Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@ScienceCommuni2⁩ ⁦@DHPSP⁩ ⁦@MEATritionCom⁩ ⁦@shashiiyengar⁩ @DukeIM https://t.co/Y1m7ZxaqnI

Aug 16, 2022 · 14 likes · 10 shares · 26,019 followers View post →