Category Archives: Health
The rising incidence of early-onset cancer
The rising incidence of early-onset cancer, particularly in individuals under 50, has become a growing concern in recent years. Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis at age 42 has brought renewed attention to this trend and its psychological impact on younger adults … Continue reading
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
The Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG)
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 … Continue reading
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
Surprising publication in the prestigious journal Nature on the longevity benefits and overall safety of the ketogenic diet.
“The ketogenic diet has the potential to decrease all-cause mortality without a concomitant increase in cardiovascular-related mortality.” Link below. This study examined the potential effects of a ketogenic diet (KD) on mortality risk using data from over 43,000 U.S. adults. … 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.