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Ketogenic Diet vs Further Antiseizure Medication in Infants with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: What the KIWE Trial Adds to Clinical Practice

The KIWE randomised trial (Lancet Neurol 2023) found no superiority of a classic ketogenic diet over an additional antiseizure medication for seizure frequency in infants (1–24 months) with drug‑resistant epilepsy; tolerability and safety profiles were similar, supporting the diet as a viable treatment option.
The Effect of Chitosan Supplementation on Liver Function, Hepatic Steatosis Predictors, and Metabolic Indicators in Adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
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The Effect of Chitosan Supplementation on Liver Function, Hepatic Steatosis Predictors, and Metabolic Indicators in Adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

This clinical trial evaluates chitosan supplementation's impact on liver health and metabolic markers in adults with NAFLD, showing potential benefits alongside a low-calorie diet.
Mediterranean Diet Combined with Early Time-Restricted Feeding: A Promising Strategy for MASLD – Insights from the CHRONO-NAFLD Trial
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Mediterranean Diet Combined with Early Time-Restricted Feeding: A Promising Strategy for MASLD – Insights from the CHRONO-NAFLD Trial

A 12-week hypocaloric Mediterranean diet with early time-restricted feeding improved glycaemic control and cardiometabolic risk in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) compared to unrestricted timing or late time-restricted feeding.