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 →

Posted in News, Aging, dietary, epigenetics, Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, Health, metabolic, new treatments, Psychiatry/Neurology | Tagged , , , , , , , |

Depression in retired executives is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects a significant portion of this population.

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

Depression in retired executives is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects a significant portion of this population. As high-achieving individuals transition from their demanding careers to retirement, they often face unique challenges that can contribute to the development of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, Health, Psychiatry/Neurology | Tagged , , |

Bryan Johnson, the 47-year-old tech entrepreneur known for his extreme anti-aging efforts, has recently discontinued his use of rapamycin, a drug he had been taking for nearly five years as part of his longevity regimen[2][8]. This decision has sparked renewed discussion about the potential risks and benefits of using drugs like rapamycin for anti-aging purposes.

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

Bryan Johnson, the 47-year-old tech entrepreneur known for his extreme anti-aging efforts, has recently discontinued his use of rapamycin, a drug he had been taking for nearly five years as part of his longevity regimen. This decision has sparked renewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Fifth Avenue Concierge Medicine, Health, News, Psychiatry/Neurology | Tagged , , , , , |

Low Vitamin D and risk of delirium

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

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 →

Posted in Aging, dietary, epigenetics, Health, keto, News, Psychiatry/Neurology | Tagged , , , , |

Neuropsychiatric symptomatology in Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

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 →

Posted in Aging, Psychiatry/Neurology | Tagged , , , |