Is low plasma ghrelin concentration an indicator of the metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is associated with low ghrelin levels suggesting a relationship of ghrelin in the metabolic disturbances of MS.
The KD can be an effective treatment in reducing seizures in children with refractory epilepsy. No significant relationships between variables and efficacy at 12 months were revealed. Children with a successful response at 3 months were significantly more likely to achieve success at 12 months of KD treatment.