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Ketogenic’ pill to treat drug-resistant epilepsy

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11 May, 2015

New studies in Japan have identified a drug that may help people with epilepsy whose seizures don't respond to medication. The drug changes the energy supply to the brain – effectively mimicking the ketogenic diet

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