Epilepsia
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To determine if children actively on the ketogenic diet (KD) can safely undergo general anesthesia (GA) for surgical procedures. ⋯ Children on the KD can safely undergo GA for surgical procedures. Although serum glucose levels appear to remain stable, serum pH or bicarbonate levels should be monitored because of the risk of metabolic acidosis.
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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of low-frequency electric cortical stimulation on epileptic focus in humans. ⋯ Low-frequency, low-intensity electric cortical stimulation could produce inhibitory effects on epileptic activity. At the same time, however, a caution for possible induction of EEG seizures is needed, even when applying low-frequency electric stimulation.