Seizure

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

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Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

In a recent study published in The Lancet Neurology, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of ketogenic diets compared to anti-seizure medications in lowering seizure frequency among newborns with drug-resistant epilepsy. Study: Classic ketogenic diet versus further antiseizure medicine in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy (KIWE): a UK, multicentre, open-label, randomised clinical trial. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Epilepsy is commonly … Read more

Amelia Lavenski’s seizure-free journey with the ketogenic diet

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Amelia Lavenski’s seizure-free journey with the ketogenic diet

Amelia Lavenski is a 4-year-old girl from Anne Arundel County, Maryland, who has a bright personality and loves laughing and Mickey Mouse. “Every day, she smiles at something new,” says Amelia’s mother, Stephanie. Amelia was diagnosed with epilepsy – a neurological condition that causes seizures, which she started having when she was 15 months old. … Read more

Could Ketogenic Supplements Promote Healthy Aging In The Elderly?

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Could Ketogenic Supplements Promote Healthy Aging In The Elderly?

Ketogenic diets have been shown to be effective in helping to control seizures and for the treatment of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. There is a large body of evidence documenting use in athletes, but less is known regarding conditions such as dementia and heart disease.  Much of the promising data comes from animal studies or … Read more

Ketogenic diets, gut microbiota, and health effects

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Ketogenic diets, gut microbiota, and health effects

In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers summarized the evidence on ketogenic diets (KDs) from the past three decades. ​​​​​​​Study: The Influence of Ketogenic Diet on Gut Microbiota: Potential Benefits, Risks and Indications. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background KD is characterized by minimal intake of carbohydrates, low calories, standard protein levels, and high fat … Read more

A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing

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A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing

In a recent study published in the Lancet Neurology, researchers evaluated the clinical impact of rapid genome sequencing of infants with new-onset epilepsy using their biological parents as probands.  To this end, they performed a multicentre pilot cohort study of the International Precision Child Health Partnership (IPCHiP), a consortium of four pediatric centers providing tertiary pediatric … Read more

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

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Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explore the potential long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in cancer patients. Study: Long-Term Effects of a Ketogenic Diet for Cancer. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of the keto diet The ketogenic diet is a high-fat and low-carbohydrate diet that has been used as a … Read more