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Matthew’s Friends new project gives support to epilepsy and brain cancer Ketogenic Diet patients, thanks to Big Lottery Funding
1 in 104 people in the UK are affected with epilepsy in the UK. The majority of cases of epilepsy can be treated successfully with modern anti-epileptic drugs. However, approximately 30% of cases are classed as having drug-resistant epilepsy. Matthew’s Friends is a Surrey-based charity, working nationally and internationally, that has had huge success in [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful Professor Helen Cross
CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful Professor Helen Cross (Chair of our Medical Board) who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Here she is giving a speech at our recent Matthew's Friends Rainbow Ball. We are so delighted for her and it is well deserved. Her clinical trial on the Ketogenic Diet [...]
Matthew’s Friends provide funding to the Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Ketogenic Diet Service
“The Ketogenic Diet Service at the Great North Children’s Hospital is now into its 2nd year. We are delighted with the service provision so far but we are continuously trying to improve knowledge and support for our families. One of the changes we thought would benefit families was a parent support group that would run 3-4 [...]
Big fat diet that cured girl’s 1,000 seizures a day
Eating plenty of cream and cheese helps to control Ella's epilepsy Ella Hansen, five, had been experiencing more than 1,000 seizures a day Consultant suggested she go on a 'ketogenic' diet rich in high-fat foods Diet means she eats plenty of cream, cheese, butter and oil every day Ella has now improved dramatically and has [...]