Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

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Metabolic syndrome in lupus affecting women prevented by antimalarial drug

Metabolic syndrome in lupus affecting women can be prevented by antimalarial drug. A recent study uncovered that an antimalarial drug could be effective in preventing metabolic syndrome in women with lupus. Metabolic syndrome is classified by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute as, “the name for a group of risk factors that raises your ...click here to read more

Constipation emergencies on the rise in the US, led to increase in ER visits

In the U.S. emergency rooms are seeing more and more patients visiting due to constipation. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, constipation refers to having less than three bowel movements a week. Furthermore, it is estimated that 42 million Americans suffer from constipation at some point. Although constipation can ...click here to read more

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Emulsifiers in processed foods can lead to an increased risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome

A new study reveals that the consumption of emulsifiers – those are additives widely used in the production of processed foods – actually promotes inflammation in the bowel, not to mention a cluster of obesity-related diseases better known as metabolic syndrome. What’s more, in the last 30 years, such inflammation may have even contributed to the rise ...click here to read more

Chronic pain in rheumatoid arthritis explained, pain threshold can be raised by altering brain chemistry

Chronic pain threshold in rheumatoid arthritis may be raised by altering brain chemistry. Pain is a common complaint in rheumatoid arthritis patients but little is known about the mechanisms which contribute to this pain. In the U.S. alone the cost of treating rheumatoid arthritis is estimated at $128 billion and the condition affects nearly one ...click here to read more

Study finds acute psychological stress reduces body’s ability to withstand pain

Living with pain can really impact your life and psychological stress has been found to play a role in the amount of pain you feel and experience. When you’re in pain, normal everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. New research has discovered what’s making your pain ...click here to read more

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