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  • Title: A controlled study of prednisone therapy in infantile spasms.
    Author: Hrachovy RA, Frost JD, Kellaway P, Zion T.
    Journal: Epilepsia; 1979 Aug; 20(4):403-7. PubMed ID: 157873.
    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. Three patients (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.
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