A Controlled Study of Prednisone Therapy in Infantile Spasms
- 1 August 1979
- Vol. 20 (4), 403-407
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-1157.1979.tb04820.x
Abstract
A controlled study of 12 patients with infantile spasms was performed to determine the effectiveness of prednisone treatment. Patients were monitored serially, using a time-synchronized polygraphic and video system. Patients [3] (25%) showed prompt reduction in seizure frequency and normalization of the EEG after institution of treatment. The remaining patients showed no improvement in seizure frequency or significant change in the EEG.Keywords
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