Category Archives: Psychiatry/Neurology
Neuropsychiatric symptomatology in Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Here are the key points about neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD): 1. Prevalence and common symptoms: – Neuropsychiatric symptoms are very common in PD, affecting up to 89% of patients at some point[1][7]. – The most frequent symptoms are … Continue reading
Finding an old-school psychodynamic psychiatrist in NYC can be challenging for several reasons:
Limited availability: Many psychiatrists in NYC have shifted away from traditional psychodynamic approaches towards more medication-focused or brief therapy models[1][4]. This has reduced the number of psychiatrists practicing long-term psychodynamic therapy. Insurance issues: Many psychodynamic psychiatrists in NYC do not … 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
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
