Category Archives: epigenetics

Low-dose lithium

Low-dose lithium

Low-dose lithium has emerged as a promising treatment option for various mental health and neurological conditions. This mineral, naturally occurring in food and water supplies, has shown potential benefits when used in doses much lower than those prescribed for bipolar disorder. Continue reading

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Red dye 3 and psychological effects – an ongoing controversy

Red dye 3 and psychological effects – an ongoing controversy Red dye 3, also known as erythrosine, has been a subject of concern regarding its potential psychological effects, particularly on children. The FDA recently announced a ban on its use … Continue reading

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Low Vitamin D and risk of delirium

Low Vitamin D and risk of delirium Title: Vitamin D levels and risk of delirium: A mendelian randomization study in the UK Biobank Published in: Neurology, 2019 ## Objective – To estimate the effects of vitamin D levels on incident … Continue reading

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Provoked anger is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events.

Happy to see that after decades of neglect (at least in the U.S.) and ridicule, good old psychosomatic medicine is having a come-back. One wonders why. I’d be interested in people’s thoughts. Dr Preter      Abstract   Background Provoked … Continue reading

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Lung Microbiota: Its Relationship to Respiratory System Diseases and Approaches for Lung-Targeted Probiotic Bacteria Delivery

Really interesting topic and paper (well illustrated too). Eat more kimchi! Source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00323 Abstract Microorganisms that make up the local microbiota (such as Lactobacillus sp. and Bifidobacteriumsp.) play a crucial role in the modulation of diseases and health states by … 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.