65 Summaries
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Psychiatric Disorders
Ketogenic diets in clinical psychology: examining the evidence and implications for practice
Despite the increased use of psychotropic medications, the global burden of mental illness continues to rise, highlighting the need for innovative treatments. A recent review article...
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Gastrointestinal Health
Case report: Carnivore–ketogenic diet for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: a case series of 10 patients
Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets, originally used in pediatric epilepsy, are now being recognized for their potential to treat other conditions, including mental health disorders and chronic kidney disease. The...
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Endocrine
Triglyceride glucose index as a predictor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: insights from a longitudinal analysis in non-obese individuals
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which was recently renamed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is often associated with obesity. However, a substantial proportion of...
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Obesity
Obesogens: a unifying theory for the global rise in obesity
The obesity epidemic continues to escalate despite various treatments and prevention efforts. The complexity of obesity’s causes is highlighted by recent scientific discussions and reports...
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Cancer
Ketogenic metabolic therapy in conjunction with standard treatment for glioblastoma: a case report
Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor with a median survival rate of 12 to 15 months under standard care, which includes surgery, radiation,...
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General Health
Effect of a low-carbohydrate diet on pain and quality of life in female patients with lipedema: a randomized controlled trial
Lipedema is a chronic condition involving abnormal fat accumulation and pain in the lower body. It primarily affects women and is often underdiagnosed, with treatment...
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Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, General Health
A three-week ketogenic diet increases skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity – a randomized, controlled crossover trial
Ketogenic diets are known for promoting weight loss, improving glycemic control, and providing other metabolic health benefits. Although the mechanism behind these beneficial effects isn’t...
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Epilepsy
Effects of ketogenic diet on the classification and functional composition of intestinal flora in children with mitochondrial epilepsy
The study investigates the effects of the ketogenic diet on the gut microbiota in patients with mitochondrial epilepsy. Managing epilepsy associated with mitochondrial disorders is...
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General Health
At any level of adiposity, relatively elevated leptin concentrations are associated with decreased insulin sensitivity
Leptin Levels and Glucose Homeostasis: Insights from the RISC Study A recent study explores the role of leptin levels in glucose homeostasis among individuals with...