Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Nearly half a million people die from cigarette smoking each year in the United States alone. Over 40,000 of those deaths are attributed to second-hand smoke. Despite these troubling statistics, an estimated 36.5 million Americans still smoke. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, some of which are known cancer causing agents. But the reason smokers ...click here to read more

Become pregnant is a joyous time, as bringing new life into the world is very exciting. Starting a family can be stress inducing, but it’s what most people want. Carrying a child for nine months in itself can be a difficult task, as the mother has to make sure she doesn’t do anything that can ...click here to read more

A new study finds that eye exams may help physicians diagnose sub-types of autism, Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) vary in level of severity and in how they are expressed symptomatically. The unpredictable nature of ASD creates many challenges for physicians trying to diagnose the disorder and also for treatment plans, as each individual responds differently. ...click here to read more

Suffering from a stroke can be a devastating experience to live through. It can leave you with trouble speaking, paralysis of the face, and even affect your ability to walk properly. While most people would say the worst has passed, they would be wrong. A new Canadian study finds that your risk of a second ...click here to read more

The human body is a marvel of biological engineering, capable of defending itself and adapting to its environment. For example, people living in colder climates will generally have a slightly thicker layer of fat underneath the skin compared to those living in warmer ones. The body can also fight off harmful bacteria and viruses that ...click here to read more

Visual agnosia is characterized by the inability to recognize familiar objects. It is a rare condition in the visual centers of the brain making it unable to make sense of previously well-known visual stimuli. A more accurate visual agnosia definition would be the inability to recognize the import sensory impressions of familiar objects by sight, ...click here to read more

Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda hold much of the blame for America’s obesity epidemic. They have been linked to not only increased weight gain, but also to tooth decay, diabetes, and even heart disease. Soda is not the only drink to pin the blame on though, as Americans consume sugar-laden fruit drinks, sports drinks, and sweetened ...click here to read more

Viral infections are some of the most difficult problems medical professionals have to face. They can be highly contagious, easily spread, and very difficult to treat. This is why most viral infections, such as the common cold, are only managed by treating the symptoms until the body can effectively eliminate the foreign organism. Not all ...click here to read more