Category Archives: Psychiatry/Neurology
Psychiatry and Neurology: Two Faces of the Same Coin
Psychiatry and neurology, though often seen as separate disciplines today, have their roots in a unified field known as neuropsychiatry. This historical connection underscores their shared focus on the brain and mind, highlighting that they are indeed two faces of … Continue reading
Some key points about neurology and psychodynamic psychotherapy:
There is growing interest in integrating neuroscience and psychodynamic approaches, leading to fields like “psychodynamic neuroscience” and “neuropsychoanalysis”[1][6]. This aims to understand the neurobiological basis of psychodynamic concepts and processes. Neuroimaging studies have examined brain changes associated with psychodynamic psychotherapy, … Continue reading
Here are some key points about psychodynamic psychiatrists and non-MD psychotherapists:
Psychodynamic Psychiatrists – Psychodynamic psychiatrists are medical doctors (MDs) who have completed residency training in psychiatry and have an interest and additional expertise in psychoanalysis, psychodynamic theory and technique. – If indicated, they can prescribe medications in addition to providing … Continue reading
Xylitol is prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk
Xylitol is prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk I am so old I remember when dentist always recommended this stuff. Silly me who thought the science is settled. Timing is everything. Get access Marco Witkowski, Ina Nemet, Xinmin S Li, Jennifer Wilcox, Marc Ferrell, Hassan … Continue reading
Provoked anger is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events.
Happy to see that after decades of neglect (at least in the U.S.) and ridicule, good old psychosomatic medicine is having a come-back. One wonders why. I’d be interested in people’s thoughts. Dr Preter Abstract Background Provoked … 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.