The rising incidence of early-onset cancer

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

The rising incidence of early-onset cancer, particularly in individuals under 50, has become a growing concern in recent years. Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis at age 42 has brought renewed attention to this trend and its psychological impact on younger adults … 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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Provoked anger is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events.

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Maurice Preter MD

Happy to see that after decades of neglect (at least in the U.S.) and ridicule, good old psychosomatic medicine is having a come-back. One wonders why. I’d be interested in people’s thoughts. Dr Preter      Abstract   Background Provoked … Continue reading →

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How is it that six months into a respiratory pandemic, we still have so little guidance about this all-important variable, the very air we breathe?

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Good question. Hello, schools? Hello, universities? Hello, XYZ Airline? >>How is it that six months into a respiratory pandemic, we still have so little guidance about this all-important variable, the very air we breathe?<< Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/07/why-arent-we-talking-more-about-airborne-transmission/614737/    

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Young Adults’ Wallet Woes May Harm the Brain in Midlife

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

Young Adults’ Wallet Woes May Harm the Brain in Midlife -Findings emphasize how specific socioeconomic changes may negatively affect brain health by Zeena Nackerdien PhD, CME Writer, MedPage Today October 12, 2019 share to facebook share to twitter share to … Continue reading →

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