Category Archives: Psychiatry/Neurology

Lithium and tinnitus

Lithium has shown some potential in helping with tinnitus, though research is still limited. Here’s what we know about lithium and tinnitus: ## Potential Benefits Some individuals have reported improvements in their tinnitus symptoms after taking lithium: – One user … Continue reading

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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 delirium hospital admissions using inherited genetic variants … Continue reading

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LED strobe lights to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease by clearing amyloid plaques in the brain.

Recent research has shown promising results in using LED strobe lights to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease by clearing amyloid plaques in the brain. Here’s a summary of the key findings: ## The Discovery In 2016, researchers at MIT led by … Continue reading

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Antiseizure medication (ASM) withdrawal in seizure-free patients

Here’s a very detailed summary of the practice advisory update on antiseizure medication (ASM) withdrawal in seizure-free patients: Objective and Methods Update the 1996 American Academy of Neurology practice parameter Systematic review of literature published from January 1991 to March … Continue reading

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Essential tremor is a complex neurological disorder characterized by rhythmic shaking, primarily affecting the hands, head, and voice.

Essential tremor is a complex neurological disorder characterized by rhythmic shaking, primarily affecting the hands, head, and voice. Here’s a comprehensive overview of its diagnosis and management: Clinical Manifestations Limb Tremor Essential tremor primarily manifests as a bilateral upper extremity … 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.