Category Archives: metabolic
Inflammation is the common link among the leading causes of death.
Psychosom Med. 2010 May;724:365-9. Epub 2010 Apr 21. Stress, food, and inflammation: psychoneuroimmunology and nutrition at the cutting edge. Kiecolt-Glaser JK. Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, … Continue reading →
Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels and Depressive Symptoms in Older Residents From a National Survey Population
Another important Vit D related article. Eventually, treatment of D hormone deficiency will become part of any informed consent discussion in general medicine, psychiatry and neurology. Yes, maybe. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with late-life depression in northern latitudes. via … Continue reading →
Adult-onset thyroid conditions, cognition, and anxiety in the male C57BL/6 mouse
Hypothyroid mice may be more anxious and cognitively impaired. Not just mice, clinically. Also, higher incidence of anti-thyroid antibodies in traumatized women. OASIS.
Role of salt in anxiety, learning-memory and hypertension in an aging model of rat
Brilliant. So far only a pilot study in rats, so fast food and other restaurants have nothing to worry about as of yet. Results: day and nighttime blood pressure was increased on high salt diet salt intake increased anxiety-type behavior … Continue reading →
Chronic Pain after TBI: Thalamic abnormalities and prophylaxis with glyburide
Another interesting item from the recent SFN meeting. Chronic Pain after TBI: Thalamic abnormalities and prophylaxis with glyburide via OASIS.
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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.