Category Archives: Psychiatry/Neurology

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

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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

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Psychodynamic Approaches to Treating PTSD and Trauma

Psychiatrists specializing in trauma can employ psychodynamic approaches alongside other therapeutic modalities to help individuals process traumatic experiences and manage PTSD symptoms. This comprehensive overview explores the various ways in which psychodynamic therapy can aid in trauma treatment, offering a … Continue reading

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Lithium and tinnitus

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: … Continue reading

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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

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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.