Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia.

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Maurice Preter MD

Review article Late-life depression and risk of vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based cohort studies Breno S. Diniz, Meryl A. Butters, Steven M. Albert, Mary Amanda Dew and Charles F. Reynolds 3rd + Author Affiliations … Continue reading →

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Neuroprotective properties of magnesium infusion during carotid endarterectomy, and beyond?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Maurice Preter MD

Went to a masterful talk by E. Sander Connolly at the Lenox Hill Hospital neurology conference last week. This is one of many interesting take-away points. Differential blood-brain barrier penetration by the various statins is another one – currently looking … Continue reading →

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How the FDA forgot the evidence: the case of donepezil 23 mg | BMJ

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Maurice Preter MD

BMJ Observations Not So Stories How the FDA forgot the evidence: the case of donepezil 23 mg BMJ 2012; 344 doi: http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.cul.columbia.edu/10.1136/bmj.e1086 (Published 22 March 2012) Cite this as: BMJ 2012;344:e1086 Lisa M Schwartz, professor12, Steven Woloshin, professor12 Author Affiliations … Continue reading →

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Can MRI screen for CSF biomarkers in neurodegenerative disease?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Maurice Preter MD

Imaging advances are always potentially interesting but the immediate risk might be more dementia diagnoses delivered without much regard to functional context, and without proper support and follow-up. Can MRI screen for CSF biomarkers in neurodegenerative disease? Corey T. McMillan, … Continue reading →

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Scientists plead for urgent action to tackle the growing dementia crisis | Society | The Observer

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Maurice Preter MD

Scientists plead for urgent action to tackle the growing dementia crisis As the number of sufferers from dementia nears a million, and drugs companies fail to find therapies that work, doctors fear services may soon become overwhelmed via Scientists plead … Continue reading →

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