The effect of ketogenic diet escalation in adolescents and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy: a prospective study.

Background: Ketogenic diet (KD) is an accepted and effective treatment modality in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Different versions of ketogenic diets have been studied, however, the effect of ratio escalation in adolescence and adults has not been previously investigated.

Methods: The current open-labeled interventional study was conducted on 80 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy DRE, 40 patients (intervention group) were exposed to dietary intervention besides their regular antiseizure medication (ASM) and compared to 40 control patients.

Community-based interventions to support maternal and child health practices in Upper Egypt.

Background: Actions to improve mother and child health should address the needs and demands of the local population. Community-based interventions contribute to understanding the current situation, mobilization of local resources, commitment to achievements and better chance for sustainability.

Aims: This was a community-based intervention implemented in two Upper Egypt governorates to improve coverage of selected maternal and child health interventions in Egyptian villages.