Bone Health and Endocrine Comorbidities in Pediatric Epilepsy

Antiseizure medications and dietary therapies have associated effects on the endocrine system. We provided an overview of the association between epilepsy treatment and bone health in children with epilepsy. Additionally, we discussed the effects of epilepsy treatment on other endocrine systems including thyroid function, growth, reproduction, and weight.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - October 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: N.A. McNamara, E.M. Fedak Romanowski, D.P. Olson, R.A. Shellhaas Source Type: research