Nutritional interventions in primary mitochondrial disorders: Developing an evidence base

Nutritional interventions in primary mitochondrial disorders: Developing an evidence base.

In December 2014, a workshop entitled "Nutritional Interventions in Primary Mitochondrial Disorders: Developing an Evidence Base" was convened at the NIH with the goals of exploring the use of nutritional interventions in primary mitochondrial disorders (PMD) and identifying knowledge gaps regarding their safety and efficacy; identifying research opportunities; and forging collaborations among ...

Nutritional interventions: the evidence.

Professor Martijn Katan, fax +31 317 485369 Some of the foods and supplements that claim to prevent or cure cardiovascular disease have no scientific basis. However, a number of dietary interventions have been thoroughly researched, and several of these interventions do reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The present summary reviews such interventions. Advice to change the nature of diet...

Neurodegeneration in Primary Mitochondrial Disorders

A.K. Reeve et al. (eds.), Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disorders, DOI 10.1007/978-0-85729-701-3_2, © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2012 Abstract Mitochondria are critically responsible for the generation of energy in the form of ATP through the electron transport chain (ETC). The central nervous system (CNS) performs highly energy-intensive tasks and is therefore particularly...

Developing an evidence base for interdisciplinary learning: a systematic review.

AIM OF THE STUDY The overall aim of the study was to explore the feasibility of introducing interdisciplinary education within undergraduate health professional programmes. This paper reports on the first stage of the study in which a systematic review was conducted to summarize the evidence for interdisciplinary education of undergraduate health professional students. METHODS Systematic revi...

Evidence base: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Interventions