Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Alzheimer’s disease is reaching almost epic proportions in North America. In fact, if it was infectious, it would be classified as an epidemic. ABC News recently reported an estimated 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease. That’s one in every eight persons over the age of 65. The increase in prevalence rates, and the ...click here to read more

Lewy body dementia (LBD) may often be misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease, according to research findings. Howard I. Hurtig, chair at the department of neurology, Pennsylvania Hospital warned, “While the symptoms of LBD may be similar to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, the treatment strategy is more challenging because fewer medications can be used safely. I cannot ...click here to read more

Osteomalacia is a condition that leads to weakening of the bones. The term itself means “soft bones.” The most common cause of osteomalacia is a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping the bones strong as it helps the absorption of calcium. Although osteomalacia may seem similar to osteoporosis, the two ...click here to read more

There are many reasons for decreased urine output (oliguria), from drinking less fluid to more serious causes like a heart complication or urinary obstruction. Generally, though, the more you drink the more urine you will release, but if urine output has significantly decreased or doesn’t occur at all, this is indicative of a more serious ...click here to read more

Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) isn’t a disease on its own, but rather a symptom of another condition. An enlarged heart can be seen on X-ray images, but additional tests are required to determine the exact cause of cardiomegaly. Cardiomegaly can be temporary or chronic, depending on its underlying cause. In many cases, cardiomegaly is a treatable ...click here to read more

Balance problems are a common experience for people following a stroke. Insufficient co-ordination and stability can make people feel unsteady and lead to falls and lack of confidence. Thankfully, there are exercises that can help stroke sufferers regain balance. The impact of stroke on balance can be complex, but we know that the brain sends ...click here to read more

Sudden cardiac arrest refers to the sudden and unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. It’s important to note that sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack. In a heart attack, blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest often results from a disturbance of electrical activity in the heart ...click here to read more

Bone fragility and fracture risk rises with high-salt diet in women after menopause, independent of bone density. The Japanese study found that women with the highest salt intake were four times more likely to experience a nonvertebral fracture, compared to women with the lowest salt intake. Lead author Kiyoko Nawata explained, “Excessive sodium intake appears ...click here to read more