Category Archives: Psychiatry/Neurology
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
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
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.