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 →

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Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus that primarily causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. However, emerging evidence suggests that hMPV can also have neurological effects in some cases.

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus that primarily causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. However, emerging evidence suggests that hMPV can also have neurological effects in some cases. Continue reading →

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Lithium and tinnitus

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

Lithium and tinnitus Lithium has shown some potential in helping with tinnitus, though research is still limited. Here’s what we know about lithium and tinnitus: ## Potential Benefits Some individuals have reported improvements in their tinnitus symptoms after taking lithium: … Continue reading →

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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 →

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LED strobe lights to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease by clearing amyloid plaques in the brain.

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

Recent research has shown promising results in using LED strobe lights to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease by clearing amyloid plaques in the brain. Here’s a summary of the key findings: ## The Discovery In 2016, researchers at MIT led by … Continue reading →

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