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General characteristics of KD and control groups.
| Characteristic | KD group | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| Total, n | 9 | 8 |
| Age, years | ||
| Median | 53 | 48 |
| Range | 31–61 | 27–55 |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
| Male | 4 (44) | 6 (75) |
| Female | 5 (56) | 2 (25) |
| Previous therapy, n | ||
| Radiotherapy | 9 | 8 |
| Chemotherapy | 9 | 8 |
| Anti-epileptic druga | 9 | 8 |
| Corticosteroid | 9 | 8 |
| Karnofsky performance status | ||
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 90 | 1 | 1 |
| 80 | 6 | 4 |
| 70 | 2 | 3 |
Anti-epileptic drugs included phenytoin, phenobarbital and carbamazepine. KD, ketogenic diet.
