Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

A key multiple sclerosis itching symptom (pruritus) can cause burning pain. Pruritus is part of the abnormal sensations experienced in multiple sclerosis (MS) which can feel like pains and needles, burning, stabbing, or tearing pain. This type of pain is neurological in origin. Pruritus can come on suddenly and intensely, but it only lasts for ...click here to read more

Vitiligo may increase thyroid disease risk and a new vitiligo treatment may help improve the skin discoloration caused by the disorder. Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis found that thyroid disease is a common comorbidity in vitiligo patients. The authors noted that, “thyroid disease has been suggested to be associated with vitiligo… the outcomes ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes in women increases heart attack and stroke risk, but intense activity may help lower the risk. Women, compared to men, have double the risk of having a heart attack or stroke if they have type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest that additional intense activity could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. ...click here to read more

Kidney stones are stone-like formations within one or both kidneys and kidney stone symptoms are important to recognize in order to get treatment right away. Kidney stone symptoms have been described as being one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. Kidney stones don’t only affect the kidneys – in fact, they ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis drug may help treat ovarian cancer. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder and many autoimmune disorders share links with certain forms of cancer. Because of these shared links cancer treatment drugs can sometimes benefit certain autoimmune disorders and vice versa. Such is the case with a drug known as auranofin. Auranofin is commonly ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that impacts over one million Americans, but as debilitating as it can be, a colitis flare-up can be managed and prevented. When a person has ulcerative colitis, it causes inflammation of the colon, which is the largest section of the large intestine. It is a chronic ...click here to read more

Endometriosis lesions risk is influenced by sexuality and semen fluid, according to research. The findings come from researchers at the University of Adelaide where lead researcher Dr. Jonathon McGuane said, “In laboratory studies, our research found that seminal fluid (a major component of semen) enhances the survival and growth of endometriosis lesions.” Associate professor Louise ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis spasticity causes involuntary muscle spasms and muscle stiffness. Spasticity can be mild or it can be quite severe ranging from the feeling of tightness to severe pain and uncontrollable spasms. There are two main type of spasticity: flexor and extensor. Flexor spasticity mainly involves the hamstrings and hip flexors, and can make it ...click here to read more