Ashley Dawn Ritchey

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• What is Atrial Fibrillation?

  Atrial fibrillation refers to irregular heart rhythm with rapid heartbeat that affect the blood flow in the body.  In this condition, the irregular heartbeat starts in the upper chambers of the heart, the atria. The irregularity in the heart beat results from the problem in the electrical system of...

• New 3D Imaging Technique Can Lead to Better Arthritis Treatment

  Arthritis is common, but not quite well understood. It is not a ‘disease’, but rather a term used to describe any disease that affects the joints. There are over 100  different forms of arthritis; however, two of the most common forms are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis. ...

• What This New Therapeutic Drug Trial Means for Cystic Fibrosis

  If you have cystic fibrosis, chances are that at some point you have had difficulty breathing due to mucus build-up in your lungs. That thick mucus can make it more than just hard to breathe, as it can cause inflammation and increase your chance of injury. Clear airways may be just around the corner...

• What is Epilepsy?

  Epilepsy is a neurological disorder with abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which results in repeated seizures or fits. It is a very common condition and affects millions of people in the country. Although the condition may start at any age, it is usually found to start in childhood, in most...

• The Science Behind Depression: What Happens in Your Brain

  Although the causes of depression are often associated with tragic life events, pregnancy, retirement, or conflicts in a relationship, this complex disorder is scientifically believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance. This chemical imbalance can be a result of a genetic vulnerability,...

• Red Light Therapy and How It Works

  What is red light therapy?Red light therapy is the non-technical term for photobiomodulation, which includes several techniques that use low-level laser light for pain relief or wound healing. Red light therapy begins with the tissue recovery process and other forms of rejuvenation, which can...