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Newest in this topic

  1. Neuroprotection by the Ketogenic Diet: Evidence and Controversies 2021-11-23
  2. Cholesterol and statins in Alzheimer's disease: current controversies 2009-09-25

Studies

2 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2009 to 2021

Top journals

  • Experimental neurology 1
  • Frontiers in nutrition 1

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  1. Neuroprotection by the Ketogenic Diet: Evidence and Controversies

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 43 out of 100. Frontiers in nutrition 2021-11-23 Brain scans and imaging

    The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat low-carbohydrate diet that has been used for decades as a non-pharmacologic approach to treat metabolic disorders and refractory pediatric epilepsy.

  2. Cholesterol and statins in Alzheimer's disease: current controversies

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 36 out of 100. Experimental neurology 2009-09-25 Drug development

    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the principal cause of dementia in older people, and accumulation of amyloid-beta (Abeta) peptide is a crucial event in AD pathogenesis.

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