- Episode 197 - Cancer Facts and Figures
On March 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie chatted with Rebecca Siegel, Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at American Cancer Society, about the ACS annual report that provides current statistics on occurrence, death rate, and survival for various cancers. The report also estimates the number of new cases for the coming year, as well as information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection, and treatment. Rebecca Siegel is the lead author of this impressive report.
For more information, visit: https://yourradiodoctor.net/episode-197-cancer-facts-and-figures/
56m | Mar 23, 2024 - Episode 196 - Update on Colorectal Cancer
On March 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Robin B. Mendelsohn discuss the importance of getting screened for cancer and learning your family history. Also, learn about Your Real Champion® "Dr. Angie Nicholas Talks About Grief and Gratitude."
57m | Mar 16, 2024 - Episode 195 - The Impact of Family Structure on our Health and Well-being
On March 9, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Marina Goldman explore how family dynamics and life experiences shape personalities. Also, learn about Your Real Champion® "J Eustace Wolfington: The Patriarch who emulates the Matriarch, Mother Cabrini."
Learn more at https://yourradiodoctor.net/the-impact-of-family-structure-on-our-health/
57m | Mar 9, 2024 - Episode 194 –The Value of Sports in the Community
On March 2, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Joel Fish discussed how sports foster belonging, social interaction and teamwork, bring people together at home, in the workplace, in neighborhoods and have the potential to promote positive values.
58m | Mar 2, 2024 - Episode 193 – Let's Have a "Heart to Heart"
On February 24, Dr. Marianne Ritchie shared the latest news in cardiology from the current president of the American Heart Association in Greater Philadelphia, Helene L. Glassberg.
55m | Feb 24, 2024 - Episode 192 – Drugs for Weight Loss
On February 17, Dr. Marianne Ritchie shared an update on the weight loss drugs that are getting attention and what you should know about them with Dr. Michael Camilleri, a professor from the Mayo Clinic.
57m | Feb 17, 2024 - Episode 191 – I am Constantly Clearing my Throat
On February 10, Dr. Marianne Ritchie shared an update on various forms of acid reflux with Dr. Joseph R. Spiegel.
57m | Feb 10, 2024 - Episode 190 – Current Topics in Pediatrics
On February 3, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed current topics in pediatrics with Dr. Julie Kardos.
57m | Feb 3, 2024 - Episode 189 – How to stay DRY during DRY JANUARY
On January 27, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed the benefits of cutting back on alcohol and how you can cope with triggers that lead to drinking with Dr. Marina Goldman.
57m | Jan 27, 2024 - Episode 188 – Contact Dermatitis: An Itch can be Worse Than Pain!
On January 20, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed the process of identifying the source of contact dermatitis and current therapies with Dr. Bruce Brod, Director of the Contact Dermatitis Clinic at Penn Medicine.
58m | Jan 20, 2024 - Episode 187 – How to Prepare for your Annual Physical
On January 13, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed how to prepare for your annual physical and how you can play a proactive role in your health care by keeping tabs on your symptoms, family history, use of alcohol, smoking/vaping, diet and exercise.
58m | Jan 13, 2024 - Episode 186 – The Parade of Champions
On January 6, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie shared stories of Your Real Champions®, someone who faces adversity with courage or who does great work in the community.
55m | Jan 6, 2024 - Episode 185 – Fire Prevention & Personal Safety
On December 16, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down with Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Maguire and Officer Carl Harper to discuss holiday safety tips. The message from both guests is to be aware of your surroundings and their advice could save your life!
57m | Dec 16, 2023 - Episode 184 – Food is Medicine
On December 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down with Sue Daugherty, RDN, LDN, CEO to discuss how nutritional support of chronically ill patients with meals tailored to their medical needs can improve the patient’s quality of life, increase the ability to tolerate medical treatments, decrease hospital admissions and lower health care costs. MANNA is an organization which serves over one million meals a year to chronically ill patients following this evidence-based model of food preparation.
58m | Dec 9, 2023 - Episode 183 – The Value of Sports in our Health and Wellness
On Saturday, December 2, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with nationally-recognized sport psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish as he explained the concept of mental toughness, the importance of considering each athlete’s mental health and wellness in addition to their physical health, and the wise reminder that “fun” is part of the equation in every sport.
57m | Dec 2, 2023 - Episode 182 – Pancreatic Cancer
On Saturday, November 18, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. David E. Loren about the early warning signs, what patients should be screened, and an update on the latest treatments.
59m | Nov 18, 2023 - Episode 181 – Partnerships of Army and Civilian Trauma Teams
On Saturday, November 11, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed how military medical personnel will be embedded at Cooper University Hospital to offer exposure to critical care of more severe trauma and surgical patients than they typically experience in a military treatment facility.
58m | Nov 11, 2023 - Episode 180 - Surgery for Breast Cancer
On Saturday, November 6, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Monica Morrow about the process of "staging" your cancer and the factors considered in creating your unique plan.
59m | Nov 4, 2023 - Episode 179 - Training for Sleep and the Potty
On Saturday, October 28, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Lauren Hricik Vandevere about training for sleep and the potty.
58m | Oct 28, 2023 - Episode 178 - The Triple-demic
On Saturday, October 21, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Paul Offit about an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for 2023-2024, information about the flu vaccine, and who will benefit most from the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine.
57m | Oct 21, 2023