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Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet

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Editors:
  1. Carl E. Stafstrom

    1. Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

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  2. Jong M. Rho

    1. The Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, USA

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Background

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. An Introduction to Seizures and Epilepsy

      • Carl E. Stafstrom
      Pages 3-29

    3. History and Origin of the Ketogenic Diet

      • James W. Wheless
      Pages 31-50

  3. Clinical Aspects

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 51-51
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    2. The Ketogenic Diet

      • Eric H. Kossoff, John M. Freeman
      Pages 53-61

    3. Clinical Use of the Ketogenic Diet

      • Beth Zupec-Kania, Rhonda Roell Werner, Mary L. Zupanc
      Pages 63-81

    4. How to Maintain and Support a Ketogenic Diet Program

      • Jeri E. Nichols Sutherling, Danine Mele-Hayes
      Pages 83-94

    5. Efficacy of the Ketogenic Diet

      • James E. Rubenstein, Eileen P. G. Vining
      Pages 95-102

    6. The Ketogenic Diet in Adults

      • Michael R. Sperling, Maromi Nei
      Pages 103-109

    7. Indications and Contraindications of the Ketogenic Diet

      • Anna Gunhild Christina Bergqvist
      Pages 111-121

    8. Complications of the Ketogenic Diet

      • Karen R. Ballaban-Gil
      Pages 123-128

    9. Measuring and Interpreting Ketosis and Fatty Acid Profiles in Patients on a High-Fat Ketogenic Diet

      • Kathy Musa-Veloso, Stephen C. Cunnane
      Pages 129-141

    10. Insights From Neuroimaging Studies Into Ketosis and the Ketogenic Diet

      • Jullie W. Pan
      Pages 143-151

    11. Potential Applications of the Ketogenic Diet in Disorders Other Than Epilepsy

      • Rif S. El-Mallakh
      Pages 153-159

    12. Dietary Treatments for Epilepsy Other Than the Ketogenic Diet

      • Carl E. Stafstrom, Gregory L. Holmes
      Pages 161-175

  4. Basic Science Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 177-177
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    2. Effects of the Ketogenic Diet on Cerebral Energy Metabolism

      • Douglas R. Nordli Jr., Darryl C. De Vivo
      Pages 179-184

    3. The Ketogenic Diet

      • Marc Yudkoff, Yevgeny Daikhin, Ilana Nissim, Itzhak Nissim
      Pages 185-199

    4. Molecular Regulation of Ketogenesis

      • Tim E. Cullingford
      Pages 201-215
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About this book

The Nutrition and Health series of books has an overriding mission to provide health professionals with texts that are considered essential because each includes: (1) a synthe­ sis of the state of the science, (2) timely, in -depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective fields, (3) extensive, up-to-date, fully annotated reference lists, (4) a detailed index, (5) relevant tables and figures, (6) identification of paradigm shifts and the consequences, (7) suggestions of areas for future research, and (8) balanced, data­ driven answers to patient /health professionals questions that are based upon the totality of evidence rather than the findings of any single study. The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research- and practice-oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary objective for their book; define the scope and focus, and then invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part oftheir initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview of the field, discuss their own research, and relate the research findings to potential human health consequences.

Reviews

Foreword by Philip A. Schwartzkroin, PhD
"This book is a comprehensive summary of the use of the ketogenic diet for treatment of medically intractable epilepsy. This book should be read by all those caring for patients with medically intractable epilepsy, and should be on the shelves of all those involved in supervising the ketogenic diet."-The Lancet

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

    Carl E. Stafstrom

  • The Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, USA

    Jong M. Rho

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet

  • Editors: Carl E. Stafstrom, Jong M. Rho

  • Series Title: Nutrition and Health

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-808-3

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2004

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-295-7Published: 29 July 2004

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-477-7Published: 09 November 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-59259-808-3Published: 29 July 2004

  • Series ISSN: 2628-197X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2628-1961

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 355

  • Number of Illustrations: 41 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition

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