Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Researchers have found a means for faster kidney stones disease analysis with a method developed using Raman spectroscopy. Kidney stones are often explained as being the most painful sensation a person can endure. They result from hardened mineral deposits within the kidney. If small enough, a doctor will advise you to simply pass them through ...click here to read more

Dopamine deficiency and low D1 receptors in Parkinson’s disease create slowness of moment, according to latest research. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is responsible for sending signals between multiple brain regions and the substantia which is critical for the smoothness and purpose of movements. Loss of dopamine can result in impairment of movement, which is ...click here to read more

A healthy heart after heart disease is possible with good emotional health and positive emotions, according to the latest findings. Once a heart attack occurs it’s important to take the necessary steps in order to prevent a future episode from occurring. Heart attack prevention may consist of reducing plaque build-up, which may have caused the ...click here to read more

A diet high in fructose has been linked to weight gain for a long time, but now neuroscientists believe processed fructose could impact the ability to heal after head trauma, putting nutrition and brain injury in the spotlight. Fructose is a link in the metabolism of glucose; yet there is no real need for dietary ...click here to read more

There are all kinds of changes that occur as the years pass, some we need to monitor more than others. Besides greying hair and wrinkling skin, there are many health worries tied to aging; one of the most important areas for concern is your eyesight. Eye problems and diseases in aging adults generally occur after ...click here to read more

The cause of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in type 1 diabetes has been uncovered, so researchers are hopeful that treatment is now possible. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in type 1 diabetes; some of them include delayed emptying of the stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal distention and fecal incontinence – all of which can impact a person’s quality ...click here to read more

Nocturnal hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar at night, is a risky nighttime diabetes complication which diabetics should be aware of. Hypoglycemia (hypo) refers to low blood sugar. After we consume a meal our body absorbs glucose – this is what provides us with energy. When we consume more sugar than our bodies needs it can ...click here to read more

Researchers have uncovered that the retriggering of human endogenous retroviral genes (HERVs) could lead to the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), suggesting antiretroviral drugs may aid in treatment. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is also characterized by the breakdown of muscles, ...click here to read more