Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Every year, at least 250,000 people are hospitalized for hip fractures, yet many don’t realize the injury is associated with osteoporosis risk. New research suggests that seven out of 10 older adults who experience hip fractures are not told they could have osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with fibromyalgia (FM) experience decreased function status. Compared to rheumatoid arthritis patients without fibromyalgia, patients with both conditions experience a greater decrease in function within two years. Fibromyalgia is characterized by musculoskeletal pain all over the body. Patients with a rheumatoid disease have a 20 to 30 percent higher risk of ...click here to read more

Zika virus cases in Florida have exceeded 100, new cases have been reported in New York City, so mosquito bite prevention is critical to stop the spread. So far the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 591 travel-associated cases of Zika virus in the U.S., with 121 in Florida and 127 in New ...click here to read more

Bronchitis and pneumonia are two respiratory conditions that at first may appear to be the same, but there are unique differences distinguishing the two. In both conditions, inflammation is present, but for bronchitis it is inflammation of the bronchi, and in pneumonia it is inflammation of the lungs. Both conditions affect the lower part of ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and depression share some common symptoms, which could be a large reason for misdiagnosis. On the other hand, fibromyalgia may even contribute to depression – living with allover pain can limit one’s abilities, so a person may feel burdened in their own body. At the same time, having depression in fibromyalgia can worsen fibromyalgia, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that people who suffer from ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease, could experience more flare-ups if they have a diet that is high in coconut oil. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, relapsing disease in which sufferers go through symptom-free periods followed by flare-ups. This vicious cycle can have a ...click here to read more

Excess folic acid during pregnancy may raise child’s risk of autism spectrum disorder, diabetes, and obesity. Pregnant women are generally advised to boost their folic acid intake as it contributes to healthy brain development and protects the baby against birth defects. The new study observed that excessive intake of folate and vitamin B12 may increase ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are two conditions that are often mistaken for each other because of their numerous similarities. At the same time, there are some key differences that distinguish one from another, and these differences help doctors properly diagnose one or the other. Some experts suggest that fibromyalgia and CFS are related ...click here to read more