Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Lupus can contribute to pericarditis – inflammation of the pericardium, a part of the heart. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect many areas of the body, including skin, joints and kidneys. Lupus can also affect the heart in numerous ways as the heart consists of many tissues that can become inflamed and scar. ...click here to read more

When we can’t sleep at night we try to fix our nighttime routine, to promote tiredness and relaxation in order to sleep. For example, we stay away from caffeine before bed, we make sure all the lights are off, and we may also avoid eating prior to sleep. If you’ve tried all these common tips ...click here to read more

There are two types of people in the world: those who love winter and those who hate it. There is a very long list of pros and cons for winter, but when it comes to the cold and snow, people usually aren’t on the fence about their feelings. Unless you live in a tropical or ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 60 and never exercised a day in your life, you probably think it’s too late to start now. Not only would you be wrong in that statement, but you would also be denying yourself the heart-boosting benefits exercise has to offer. Specifically, exercise can ward off heart failure. When ...click here to read more

Have you ever been introduced to someone new and almost instantly forgot their name? How about heading into the grocery store and forgetting what you even went in there for? We all have those moments where our mind seems to slip away, and we simply can’t recall what we just learned or were thinking about. ...click here to read more

MRSA staph infections could be effectively treated with antimicrobials. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a staph bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics commonly used to treat staph infections. MRSA infections commonly occur in individuals who have been in hospitals or other health care facilities. This type of infection is associated ...click here to read more

Presbycusis – gradual hearing loss in the elderly – is one of the most common chronic health problems we face, but what might surprise some people is that it is associated with a higher risk of death. U.S. statistics indicate that about one-third of adults aged 61 to 70, and more than 80 percent of ...click here to read more

Hearing loss has many causes, from loud noises to genetics. You wouldn’t think that treating another condition could contribute to hearing loss, but it can. Previous research has pointed to over-the-counter medications as a possible cause for hearing loss and the latest study confirms these findings. Side effects are listed on every medication package, but ...click here to read more