Category Archives: Forensic Neuropsychiatry
The Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG)
The Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG) classify traumatic brain injuries into three categories – BIG 1, BIG 2, and BIG 3 – based on the severity of the injury and imaging findings. Here are the key differences between these categories: ## … Continue reading
Finding an old-school neuropsychiatrist in New York City can present several challenges:
Limited availability: There are relatively few neuropsychiatrists compared to general psychiatrists or neurologists, making it difficult to find one accepting new patients[1][3]. Long wait times: Due to the limited number of specialists, wait times for appointments can be extensive, often … Continue reading
Xylitol is prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk
Xylitol is prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk I am so old I remember when dentist always recommended this stuff. Silly me who thought the science is settled. Timing is everything. Get access Marco Witkowski, Ina Nemet, Xinmin S Li, Jennifer Wilcox, Marc Ferrell, Hassan … Continue reading
A timely reminder: The Great Recession and Mental Health in the United States
Socioeconomic distress and decline of emotional health. Narrow focus but worth reading. Public source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7413622/ “This study provides the first comprehensive look at how Americans’ mental health changed as a function of hardships during The Great Recession. While population-level mental … Continue reading
Metformin Use Is Associated With Slowed Cognitive Decline and Reduced Incident Dementia in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Metformin Use Is Associated With Slowed Cognitive Decline and Reduced Incident Dementia in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: The Sydney Memory and Ageing Study Katherine Samaras, Steve Makkar, John D. Crawford, Nicole A. Kochan, Wei Wen, Brian Draper, Julian … Continue reading
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.