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Episode 175 – Tattoos: Risks and Precautions Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie
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Your Real Champion®: “Step Up with Tony Melendez” Meghan Shaffer
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Episode 174 – “Give Me a Head With Hair!” Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie
Tattoos: Risks and Precautions – On Saturday, September 30, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Bruce A. Brod about the potential risks of tattoos, including allergic reactions to the various dyes, thickened scars called granulomata, and the possibility of infection.
Tattoos: Risks and Precautions – Before you get a tattoo, be aware of the potential risks including allergic reactions to the various dyes, thickened scars called granulomata, and the possibility of infection. Stick to a licensed artist and visit the shop to see the procedure before you commit to getting […]
“Give Me a Head With Hair!” – On Saturday, September 23, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. George Cotsarelis about common causes of hair loss and the most current therapies.
“Give Me a Head With Hair!” – Learn about common causes of hair loss and the most current therapies from a world-class expert, Dr. George Cotsarelis, Chair of Penn Dermatology.
Sleep Medicine – On Saturday, September 16, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Richard J. Schwab about why adequate sleep is important, tips for good sleep hygiene, and when you should seek the help of a sleep med specialist if you have symptoms of a sleep disorder.
Sleep Medicine – Learn why adequate sleep is important, tips for good sleep hygiene, and when you should seek the help of a sleep med specialist if you have symptoms of a sleep disorder.
Genetic Testing – On Saturday, September 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Generosa Grana about the benefits and the concerns of genetic testing, and the differences between genetic testing to look for risk of disease, genetic testing of a tumor, and genetic testing performed by a public company where […]
Genetic Testing – Genetic testing is considered in several situations. For instance, you might have a family history of a certain disease/condition, so you want to learn if you carry the same mutation which might lead you to get screened earlier or more often than other people without increased risk. DNA testing […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes – The country held its collective breath when Damar Hamlin, and more recently, Bronny James each suffered a cardiac arrest. What are the causes and how commonly does it happen? How do you identify those at risk and what limitations are imposed to prevent sudden […]
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. An advocate for over 30 years, Dr. Ritchie developed the PINK PLUS triple cancer screening program, and the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN for Colon Cancer Awareness.
