Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone weakness and subsequently increases the risk of developing bone fractures. While it is commonly associated with elderly women, it can happen to men as well. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is a serious public health concern affecting more than 200 million people worldwide. A new study ...click here to read more

Pericardial effusion is a condition that describes fluid accumulation around the heart. The double-layered structure that surrounds the heart is known as the pericardium, and there is normally a thin layer of fluid found between the layers. Fluid in greater amounts can accumulate in the pericardium as a result of an injury or disease—it can ...click here to read more

There is no denying that our planet is transforming—we’re faced with unusual climate changes, melting polar caps, rising sea levels, and more cases of type 2 diabetes. Yes, you read that right: new research suggests a surprising link between the earth heating up and an increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Researchers have estimated that ...click here to read more

It is said that every man, if able to live long enough, will most likely develop prostate cancer—a relatively slow growing cancer that about 99 percent of the time occurs over the age of 50. The prostate is a gland and part of the male reproductive system that aids in the secretion of alkaline fluid, ...click here to read more

Nearly 60 million people worldwide are affected by glaucoma, a condition encompassing a group of neurodegenerative disorders that impact the function of the optic nerve (responsible for eye sight). Glaucoma only gets worse over time, potentially leading to blindness or visual impairment. While there are many treatments ranging from eye drops to surgery, there is ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered the molecular basis and a potential treatment for inclusion body myopathy, Paget disease with frontotemporal dementia (IBMPFD) by using genetically engineered fruit flies. IBMPFD is an inherited disorder that primarily affects the brain, bones, and muscles. Individuals with the disorder show progressive muscle weakness ...click here to read more

When the blood flow to an area of your brain is inhibited, you experience a stroke. The lack of blood causes your brain cells to starve for oxygen, ultimately resulting in their death. A massive stroke, however, is more serious and results in severe brain damage or death. By massive we mean that a huge ...click here to read more

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) can often be difficult to diagnose because it can present symptoms similar to high stomach acid, like heartburn. The condition itself is often underrated but involves a low production of stomach acid. Stomach acid is produced by the parietal cells found in the stomach. When there is a complete lack of ...click here to read more