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Neuroprotective And Disease-Modifying Effects Of The Ketogenic Diet, Maciej Gasior, Michael A. Rogawski, Adam L. Hartman Aug 2006

Neuroprotective And Disease-Modifying Effects Of The Ketogenic Diet, Maciej Gasior, Michael A. Rogawski, Adam L. Hartman

Michael A. Rogawski

The ketogenic diet has been in clinical use for over 80 years, primarily for the symptomatic treatment of epilepsy. A recent clinical study has raised the possibility that exposure to the ketogenic diet may confer long-lasting therapeutic benefits for patients with epilepsy. Moreover, there is evidence from uncontrolled clinical trials and studies in animal models that the ketogenic diet can provide symptomatic and disease-modifying activity in a broad range of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, and may also be protective in traumatic brain injury and stroke. These observations are supported by studies in animal models and isolated …


Diverse Mechanisms Of Antiepileptic Drugs In The Development Pipeline, Michael A. Rogawski Jun 2006

Diverse Mechanisms Of Antiepileptic Drugs In The Development Pipeline, Michael A. Rogawski

Michael A. Rogawski

There is a remarkable array of new chemical entities in the current antiepileptic drug (AED) development pipeline. In some cases, the compounds were synthesized in an attempt improve upon the activity of marketed AEDs. In other cases, the discovery of antiepileptic potential was largely serendipitous. Entry into the pipeline begins with the demonstration of activity in one or more animal screening models. Results from testing in a panel of such models provide a basis to differentiate agents and may offer clues as to the mechanism. Target activity may then be defined through cell-based studies, often years after the initial identification …


Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures, Michael A. Rogawski, Prosper N'Gouemo Dec 2005

Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures, Michael A. Rogawski, Prosper N'Gouemo

Michael A. Rogawski

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