Efficacy and Safety of Dietary Therapies for Childhood Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5648
Abstract: Importance Despite advances in the understanding of dietary therapies in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, no quantitative comparison exists between different dietary interventions. Objective To evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of various dietary therapies in… read more here.
Keywords: dietary therapies; drug resistant; efficacy safety; epilepsy ... See more keywords
Genetic modifications associated with ketogenic diet treatment in the BTBRT+Tf/J mouse model of autism spectrum disorder
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.1682
Abstract: Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by hallmark behavioral features. The spectrum of disorders that fall within the ASD umbrella encompass a distinct but overlapping symptom complex that… read more here.
Keywords: autism; treatment; spectrum disorder; ketogenic diet ... See more keywords
Combined use of the ketogenic diet and vagus nerve stimulation in pediatric drug‐resistant epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12453
Abstract: Patients with drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE) pose considerable management challenges for patients, their families, and providers. Both the vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) and the ketogenic diet (KD) have been shown to be safe and effective in… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; resistant epilepsy; drug resistant; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Experience with the ketogenic diet in premature neonates
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DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12673
Abstract: The ketogenic diet is a time‐tested, potent, nonpharmacological treatment of epilepsy. However, the use of the ketogenic diet in premature neonates with epilepsy has not been previously reported. We share our experience with the use… read more here.
Keywords: diet premature; premature neonates; treatment; experience ketogenic ... See more keywords
The impact of ketogenic diet on the frequency of psychogenic non‐epileptic seizures (PNES): A feasibility randomized pilot study
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DOI: 10.1002/epi4.13131
Abstract: The potential of dietary interventions, particularly the use of the ketogenic diet in patients with Psychogenic Non‐Epileptic Seizures (PNES), remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a 6‐week ketogenic diet (Modified Atkins… read more here.
Keywords: ketogenic diet; psychogenic non; non epileptic; epileptic seizures ... See more keywords
Ketamine Sustains and Enhances the Protective Effects of a Ketogenic Diet Against Relapses in an Anorexia Mouse Model
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DOI: 10.1002/hipo.70039
Abstract: Anorexia nervosa (AN) has high mortality and relapse rates, yet no accepted pharmacotherapies. Reports based on six individuals suggest that ketogenic diet (KGD) combined with sub‐anesthetic ketamine (KET) is an effective treatment. The animal model,… read more here.
Keywords: kgd; ketogenic diet; kgd ket; ket ... See more keywords
Ketogenic diet in migraine: rationale, findings and perspectives
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DOI: 10.1007/s10072-017-2889-6
Abstract: Ketogenic diet (KD) is an established treatment for refractory pediatric epilepsy and a promising therapy for diverse neurological diseases. Clinical data on KD in migraine—obtained from 150 patients investigated in case reports and prospective studies—suggest… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; findings perspectives; migraine rationale; rationale findings ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of ketogenic diet in treatment of patients with refractory chronic migraine
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DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05078-5
Abstract: Ketogenic diet (KD) is based on restriction of carbohydrate intake. Metabolism is forced to obtain energy starting from β-oxidation of fatty acids which, turned into ketone bodies, can also be used by central nervous system… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; treatment; patients refractory; chronic migraine ... See more keywords
Ketogenic diet versus gluten free casein free diet in autistic children: a case-control study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11011-017-0088-z
Abstract: Many diet regimens were studied for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the past few years. Ketogenic diet is gaining attention due to its proven effect on neurological conditions like epilepsy in children. Forty-five… read more here.
Keywords: gluten free; casein free; group; free casein ... See more keywords
Combined treatment of Ketogenic diet and propagermanium reduces neuroinflammation in Tay-Sachs disease mouse model
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DOI: 10.1007/s11011-025-01553-6
Abstract: Tay-Sachs disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by β-Hexosaminidase A enzyme deficiency causing abnormal GM2 ganglioside accumulation in the central nervous system. GM2 accumulation triggers chronic neuroinflammation due to neurodegeneration-based astrogliosis and macrophage… read more here.
Keywords: disease; ketogenic diet; neuroinflammation; propagermanium ... See more keywords
Ketogenic diet: a pharmaceutical guide for the management of drug therapy in the pediatric population
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-020-01013-4
Abstract: For a ketogenic diet to be effective, strict control of carbohydrate intake is paramount. Factors such as medications may upset this delicate balance. The aim of this commentary is to provide physicians who are treating patients… read more here.
Keywords: guide management; pharmaceutical guide; unsuitable excipients; drug ... See more keywords