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The popularity of energy drinks (EDs) have increased over the last few decades due to their purported benefits as mental and physical performance enhancements. While caffeine is a major ingredient in most EDs (ranging from 80 mg to 500 mg per drink), they may also contain various supplements, such
The goal of the present open label study is to obtain pilot data to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KD in adults with intractable epilepsy. Investigators will evaluate the effect of KD on seizure frequency and on adverse events. Investigators will also evaluate serum levels of the ketone body,
AIM: To pilot a trial assessing the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of perioperative IV L-carnitine administration in these patients. To this end, a pilot clinical trial is proposed. Infants with VSD or AVSD undergoing complete repair will receive L-carnitine, in one of 3 doses (25, 50, or 100
Research Design and Methods:
Bipolar Depressed Subjects:
The Bipolar Depressed group will consist of 10 subjects (for the purposes of this study we would like to be able to recruit up to 30 subjects, with the goal of getting 10 to complete the protocol), ages 55-89, meeting DSM IV-TR criteria for
Cholesterol is the principle component of cardiovascular disease. It deposits in the walls of blood vessels and contributes to both chronic vascular insufficiency manifested as claudication, ischemic ulceration, or angina, and acute vascular insufficiency presenting as heart attack, stroke or sudden
The modified Atkins diet (MAD) is a treatment for intractable epilepsy that has been used in over 100 children and adults worldwide since 2002. It mimics the ketotic state of the ketogenic diet (KD), yet does so without fluid, calorie, or protein restriction, and without the need for an inpatient
This is a cross-over study which infuses ALC for 12 out of 18 hours (and placebo the other 6). Patients must have vasopressor-dependent septic shock and be free from renal failure, hepatic failure, and seizures to be eligible.