Low-dose lithium

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

Low-dose lithium

Low-dose lithium has emerged as a promising treatment option for various mental health and neurological conditions. This mineral, naturally occurring in food and water supplies, has shown potential benefits when used in doses much lower than those prescribed for bipolar disorder. Continue reading →

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Provoked anger is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events.

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

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 →

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Does the ε2 allele remain protective against β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation in the presence of the ε4 allele?

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Does the ε2 allele remain protective against β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation in the presence of the ε4 allele? Yes, but so does good sleep, low HbA1c, low anxiety, low inflammation etc. Association Between Apolipoprotein E ε2 vs ε4, Age, and β-Amyloid … Continue reading →

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A critical review of the influence of oxytocin nasal spray on social cognition in humans: Evidence and future directions

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

A critical review of the influence of oxytocin nasal spray on social cognition in humans: Evidence and future directions Adam J.GraustellaaColinMacLeodb Show more https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2012.01.002Get rights and content Referred to by Adam J. Guastella, Colin MacLeod Erratum to “A critical review … Continue reading →

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Neonatal outcome in 29 pregnant women with COVID-19: A retrospective study in Wuhan, China

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Conclusions

In this study, we observed COVID-19 or radiological features of pneumonia in some, but not all, neonates born to women with COVID-19 infection. These findings suggest that intrauterine or intrapartum transmission is possible and warrants clinical caution and further investigation. Continue reading →

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