Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Eye pressure is medically referred to as intraocular pressure and can vary throughout the day, however, this pressure may also cause nerve damage that can result in glaucoma. Normal eye pressure can vary from 10 to 21 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) throughout the day, but if this pressure varies outside of the normal range, it ...click here to read more

A fractured humerus is a relatively common injury, especially among the elderly and those with osteoporosis. The humerus is located in the upper arm and is usually fractured due to a fall or direct trauma, though approximately eight percent of humerus fractures have been found to be pathological—meaning it is caused by disease such as ...click here to read more

Those with the skin disease psoriasis may be at an increased risk for developing psoriatic arthritis if they also suffer from depression. This link has been confirmed by a new study recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and asserts that depression can raise a psoriasis patient’s risk of developing psoriatic arthritis by as ...click here to read more

A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology has found that an individual’s cognitive ability influences whether they take the cholesterol lowering medication commonly prescribed after suffering a heart attack. Individuals that suffer a heart attack are often prescribed statins—cholesterol lowering drugs that aid in the secondary prevention of heart attacks. However, ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced the strange sensation of your arms or hands falling asleep at night, then you’ve probably also asked yourself why this occurs. The tingling and numbness may be jarring and frightening at first, especially if you aren’t sure of what’s causing it. Continue reading to learn the causes of this sensation, as ...click here to read more

Older adults with a high level of activity may be less likely to experience chronic pain, according to new research conducted by Dr. Kelly M. Naugle and her colleagues at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Tests looking at how pain is processed by the central nervous system in physically active older adults showed that their pain ...click here to read more

Approximately 43 million American women have heart disease, though many of them do not even realize. Heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans, and both men and women need to be aware of their specific risk factors and symptoms, as these can vary by sex. February is American Heart Month, and ...click here to read more

Stiff and achy joints can affect your ability to complete a variety of daily tasks, from walking up stairs to getting out of your chair. Your joints work together with other elements of the musculoskeletal system to keep your body moving, and when they stiffen, it can impair your range of mobility. Stiff joints can ...click here to read more