PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2020 May 5 ;21(9). Epub 2020 May 5. PMID: 32380723 Abstract Title: Aberrant Mitochondrial Morphology and Function in the BTBR Mouse Model of Autism Is Improved by Two Weeks of Ketogenic Diet. Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that exhibits a common set of behavioral …
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A comparative review of established diets for prevention of cardiovascular disease and newer dietary strategies.
PMID: Curr Probl Cardiol. 2020 Mar 19:100582. Epub 2020 Mar 19. PMID: 32389436 Abstract Title: A Comparative Review of Established Diets for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Newer Dietary Strategies. Abstract: As part of a population-based approach to combating obesity, the American Heart Association has published specific dietary guidelines for the management of obesity and …
Successful treatment of intractable epilepsy with ketogenic diet therapy in twins with ALG3-CDG.
PMID: Brain Dev. 2020 May 7. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32389449 Abstract Title: Successful treatment of intractable epilepsy with ketogenic diet therapy in twins with ALG3-CDG. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) is a heterogeneous group of congenital metabolic diseases with multisystem clinical involvement. ALG3-CDG is a very rare subtype with only 24 …
Exploring the mechanisms of action of the antidepressant effect of the ketogenic diet.
PMID: Rev Neurosci. 2020 May 15. Epub 2020 May 15. PMID: 32406387 Abstract Title: Exploring the mechanisms of action of the antidepressant effect of the ketogenic diet. Abstract: The ketogenic diet (KD) is characterized by a diet ratio of 4:1 fat to non-fat energy sources. For decades KD has been successfully used to control seizures …
Ketogenic diet has anti-depression effects.
PMID: Brain Behav Immun. 2020 May 12. Epub 2020 May 12. PMID: 32413556 Abstract Title: Anti-depression effects of ketogenic diet are mediated via the restoration of microglial activation and neuronal excitability in the lateral habenula. Abstract: Depression is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder, of which the underlying pathological mechanisms remain unclear. The ketogenic diet (KD) has …
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The ketogenic diet appeared to be an effective therapeutic modality for intractable pediatric epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex.
PMID: Epilepsy Res. 2020 Apr 29 ;164:106348. Epub 2020 Apr 29. PMID: 32413817 Abstract Title: Long-term outcomes of ketogenic diet in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex-derived epilepsy. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: For epilepsy with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), ketogenic diet (KD) therapy has been consistently reported to be more beneficial than the average KD therapy response. Herein, …
Hyperbaric oxygen-treated keloid tissue demonstrated lower expression levels of IL-12p40, MIP-1β, and PDGF-BB.
PMID: Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Apr ;99(16):e19857. PMID: 32312010 Abstract Title: Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the expression levels of the inflammatory factors interleukin-12p40, macrophage inflammatory protein-1β, platelet-derived growth factor-BB, and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in keloids. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Our study aimed to screen and explore the expression of inflammatory factors in keloid patients and to …
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment might have the potential to alleviate radiotherapy-related gastrointestinal complications.
PMID: Front Oncol. 2020 ;10:390. Epub 2020 Apr 9. PMID: 32328454 Abstract Title: The Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Pelvic Radiation Induced Gastrointestinal Complications (Rectal Bleeding, Diarrhea, and Pain): A Meta-Analysis. Abstract: Radiotherapy is a routine treatment for pelvic cancer patients. While it had been proven effective, gastrointestinal side effects remain a concern, impairing …
Respiratory conditions in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): important considerations regarding novel treatment strategies to reduce mortality.
PMID: Med Hypotheses. 2020 Apr 22 ;140:109760. Epub 2020 Apr 22. PMID: 32344310 Abstract Title: Respiratory conditions in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Important considerations regarding novel treatment strategies to reduce mortality. Abstract: A novel virus named 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2) causes symptoms that are classified as coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Respiratory conditions are extensively described among …
Ketogenic diet improves and restores redox status and biochemical indices in monosodium glutamate-induced rat testicular toxicity.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 May 17 ;127:110227. Epub 2020 May 17. PMID: 32434144 Abstract Title: Ketogenic diet improves and restores redox status and biochemical indices in monosodium glutamate-induced rat testicular toxicity. Abstract: This study investigated the effect of ketogenic diet on monosodium glutamate (MSG)-induced testicular dysfunction. Forty-six male rats (180 ± 40 g) were grouped into two groups …
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