Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Cancer treatment may be shaken up by a new medical device in the near future that will aid in the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive cancer that begins in the brain. The “electric cap” is a device that zaps tumors with electrical currents with the hopes of boosting survival in patients with the deadly ...click here to read more

Cancer is often associated with both emotional and financial strain for those diagnosed with it and for their families. However, the overall cancer death rates in the United States have been seeing a downward trend, but racial gaps still do exist, according to a new report. Between 2010 and 2014, death rates fell for 11 ...click here to read more

Lying awake in bed and not being able to fall asleep is a relatively common occurrence for most people, especially those with insomnia. Insomnia is something people don’t give much attention to, but according to a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, it is associated with an increased risk of heart ...click here to read more

Bile reflux is a condition where bile backs up into the stomach and the esophagus (the tube connecting the stomach and mouth). Bile is an important agent that aids in digestion. It is produced by the liver. Bile reflux may accompany acid reflux, but the two are separate conditions. Unlike acid reflux, natural remedies cannot ...click here to read more

According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), as many as 20 percent of Canadians diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) may not actually have the condition at all. A common item found in every doctor’s office is a sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure. It is ...click here to read more

Gout may sound strange, and many people don’t know what it is. Despite its relative unfamiliarity, gout is on the rise, according to Dr. Clare Ballingall. This is mainly attributed to increased rates of obesity, but there are cases of individuals being genetically predisposed to the ailment. Gout is a complex form of arthritis and ...click here to read more

The collarbone (clavicle) is one of the main bones in the shoulder. It’s a long slender bone that runs from the breastbone to each of the shoulders connected via ligaments, and it is a common location for injuries to occur, resulting in a fracture. Collarbone (Clavicle) fractures account for approximately 5 percent of all adult ...click here to read more

From time to time, we all pass gas. Flatulence is a completely normal part of the digestive process. When we digest food, it is reduced to its molecular form—this also results in the release of hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide gas that needs to be expelled from the body somehow. Luckily for us, our digestive ...click here to read more