Category Archives: Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus that primarily causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. However, emerging evidence suggests that hMPV can also have neurological effects in some cases.
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus that primarily causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. However, emerging evidence suggests that hMPV can also have neurological effects in some cases. Continue reading
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
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
Thalidomide remembered.
See previous post. Dr Kelsey saved tens of thousands of children in the U.S. and Canada from the greatest ever anti-anxiety medication (until it wasn’t) synthesized in Germany. PS I remember the time when the surviving amelic/phocomelic children, then in … 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.