Role of salt in anxiety, learning-memory and hypertension in an aging model of rat

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Maurice Preter MD

Brilliant. So far only a pilot study in rats, so fast food and other restaurants have nothing to worry about as of yet. Results: day and nighttime blood pressure was increased on high salt diet salt intake increased anxiety-type behavior … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain after TBI: Thalamic abnormalities and prophylaxis with glyburide

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Maurice Preter MD

Another interesting item from the recent SFN meeting. Chronic Pain after TBI: Thalamic abnormalities and prophylaxis with glyburide via OASIS.

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The delta opioid receptor as a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of migraine.

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Maurice Preter MD

Of interest as delta OR is also involved in anxiolysis. OASIS.

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Migraine medication induces blood-brain barrier dysfunction

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Maurice Preter MD

Physiologic stress probably does the same, so it’s not clear whether this is a medication adverse effect. Either way, if true it’s bad news for brain integrity (protection from antigens, inflammatory cytokines etc.). Migraine medication induces blood-brain barrier dysfunction via … Continue reading →

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Expat Stress and Quality Mental Health Care – Family Matters Magazine Abu Dhabi – Budapest – Warsaw – Shanghai

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Maurice Preter MD

I discovered edited versions of a popular article of mine on quality-centered (rather than upfront cost-savings centered) psychiatric diagnosis and treatment syndicated in several publications by the British International School. I guess it somehow leaked out of China. Either way, … Continue reading →

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