Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Orthostatic hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that occurs within one minute of an individual standing up. The individual begins to feel light-headed and dizzy; they may even faint. The current guidelines for orthostatic hypotension suggest that blood pressure measurements should be taken three minutes after a person stands up. First author Stephen ...click here to read more

In our world of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, sleep disorders are prevalent and can be detrimental to our health. Until now, researchers have sought treatments for these disorders by going straight to the source: the brain. It is widely accepted that the brain is the control center for all aspects of sleep. A new study ...click here to read more

Gene editing scientists, for the first time, have successfully corrected a disease-causing mutation early in the development cycle of a developing embryo. What is more amazing is that this defect will not be passed down to future generations. Gene editing technology paves the way This breakthrough was done using a new technique with a device ...click here to read more

Eating food is a requirement for life. It gives us energy, helps our organs function, and keeps our brains sharp, but like most things in the world, too much food can be bad for you. A new study from neuroscientists at Florida Atlantic University has taken this sentiment one step further, suggesting it may not ...click here to read more

Sigmoid volvulus is a gastrointestinal condition that frequently leads to large bowel obstruction. It is characterized by a twisted sigmoid colon—the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus. Nearly 20 percent of all bowel obstructions occur in the large bowel, and sigmoid volvulus accounts for approximately five percent of ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. No two cases are alike, as the disease can present in any number of different ways relating to the areas affected. The disease itself is thought to be the result of the person’s own immune system attacking the myelin sheath—the protective layer ...click here to read more

More than 27 million Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes every day. It is a metabolic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate the use of blood sugar via a hormone called insulin. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to a variety of genetic causes and environmental risk factors. However, the exact mechanism behind ...click here to read more

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be extremely debilitating, as it can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. The condition affects nearly 1.5 million Americans, with several more being affected around the globe. The most common forms of IBD include Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which present as major risk ...click here to read more