A tight necktie increases IOP in both normal subjects and glaucoma patients and could affect the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

Br J Ophthalmol. 2003 Aug; 87(8): 946–948. doi: 10.1136/bjo.87.8.946 PMCID: PMC1771792 PMID: 12881330 Effect of a tight necktie on intraocular pressure C Teng,1 R Gurses-Ozden,2,5 J M Liebmann,3,4 C Tello,2,4,5 and R Ritch2,5 Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC Disclaimer   Go to: Abstract Aim: To evaluate the effect of … Continue reading →

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Lung Microbiota: Its Relationship to Respiratory System Diseases and Approaches for Lung-Targeted Probiotic Bacteria Delivery

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

Really interesting topic and paper (well illustrated too). Eat more kimchi! Source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c00323 Abstract Microorganisms that make up the local microbiota (such as Lactobacillus sp. and Bifidobacteriumsp.) play a crucial role in the modulation of diseases and health states by … Continue reading →

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‘On-Demand’ Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger – Medscape – Oct 12, 2020.

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

‘On-Demand’ Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger – Medscape – Oct 12, 2020.   ‘On-Demand’ Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger Becky McCall October 12, 2020 Greater fat tissue mobilization can be achieved through early-day fasting in comparison to consuming a low-carbohydrate breakfast or a Mediterranean-style … 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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Metformin Use Is Associated With Slowed Cognitive Decline and Reduced Incident Dementia in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Metformin Use Is Associated With Slowed Cognitive Decline and Reduced Incident Dementia in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: The Sydney Memory and Ageing Study Katherine Samaras, Steve Makkar, John D. Crawford, Nicole A. Kochan, Wei Wen, Brian Draper, Julian … Continue reading →

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