Glucose reduces the anticonvulsant effects of the ketogenic diet in EL mice.

The ketogenic diet (KD) is known to be anticonvulsant and anti-epileptogenic. While the mechanism behind this therapeutic benefit is unclear, a reduction of circulating glucose levels through calorie restriction (CR) has been implicated. Foods or drinks that elevate blood glucose are known to compromise the therapeutic benefit of the KD in some children with epilepsy.

Comparing the clinical and radiological outcomes of pedicular transvertebral screw fixation of the lumbosacral spine in spondylolisthesis versus unilateral transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) with posterior fixation using anterior cages.

Study Design: This study retrospectively compares the clinical and radiologic outcomes of unilateral transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) with those of transvertebral screw fixation of the lumbosacral spine in high-grade spondylolisthesis.

Objective: To examine the outcome and perioperative complications of unilateral TLIF and compare those results with Transvertebral Screw Fixation in the treatment of high-grade spondylolisthesis.

Summary Of Background Data: High-grade spondylolisthesis has been associated with a high complication and failure rate regardless of the method of treatment.

Using triggered electromyographic threshold in the intercostal muscles to evaluate the accuracy of upper thoracic pedicle screw placement (T3-T6).

Study Design: A prospective clinical study of high thoracic pedicle screws monitored with triggered electromyographic (EMG) testing.

Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity of recording intercostal muscle potentials to assess upper thoracic screw placement.

Summary Of Background Data: Triggered EMG testing from rectus muscle recordings, which are innervated from T6 to T12, has identified medially placed thoracic pedicle screws.