Yearly Archives: 2019

Alzheimer Disease: An Update on Pathobiology and Treatment Strategies

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

Review  Volume 179, Issue 2, pp. 312-339, October 3, 2019 Justin M. Long David M. Holtzman References Article Info Published: September 26, 2019DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2019.09.001 Alzheimer disease (AD) is a heterogeneous disease with a complex pathobiology. The presence of extracellular β-amyloid deposition … Continue reading →

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A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults – A randomised controlled trial

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults – A randomised controlled trial Heather M. Francis , Richard J. Stevenson, Jaime R. Chambers, Dolly Gupta, Brooklyn Newey, Chai K. Lim Published: October 9, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222768 Article … Continue reading →

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Depressionen: Entzündete Seele

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

Depressionen: Entzündete Seele Die Hinweise mehren sich, dass chronische Entzündungen Auslöser für Depressionen sein können. Von Max Lebsanft 12. Juli 2017, 17:01 UhrEditiert am 17. Juli 2017, 7:17 UhrDIE ZEIT Nr. 29/2017, 13. Juli 2017190 Kommentare https://www.zeit.de/2017/29/depressionen-chronische-entzuendungen-psychologie-forschung?utm_campaign=ref&utm_source=twitter_zonaudev_int&utm_medium=sm&wt_zmc=sm.int.zonaudev.twitter.ref.zeitde.redpost.link.sf&utm_content=zeitde_redpost+_link_sf

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Alzheimer’s Drug Linked to Potentially Serious Muscle Condition

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

  Megan Brooks September 19, 2019 The Alzheimer’s drug donepezil (multiple brands) is associated with a twofold higher risk for hospital admission for rhabdomyolysis, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in which muscle cells break down. It can lead to kidney damage. … Continue reading →

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Walking Speed at Early Ages Tied to Cognitive Health

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

Walking Speed at Early Ages Tied to Cognitive Health — Slowest walkers showed deteriorating cognitive performance from age 3 to adulthood by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today October 11, 2019 share to facebook share to twitter share to … Continue reading →

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Maurice Preter, MD

Maurice Preter, MD is a European and U.S. educated psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychopharmacologist, neurologist, and medical-legal expert in private practice in Manhattan. He is also the principal of Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, PLLC, a medical concierge service and health advisory for select individuals and families.