Scripps Translational Science Institute Contributes to Discovery of Cancer Gene

August 25th, 2008 - News Releases
SAN DIEGO – Researchers at Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have contributed to a major genetic breakthrough – the discovery of a gene responsible for the majority of inherited cases of a common childhood cancer. The finding was reported online Aug. 24 in Nature. The finding promises to provide a springboard for developing new therapeutic strategies. Neuroblastoma — a cancer of th... Read More

Scripps Translational Science Institute's Cancer Gene Discovery on KFMB-TV

August 25th, 2008 - Scripps in the News
Local TV coverage of the announcement that researchers at Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have contributed to a major genetic breakthrough – the discovery of a gene responsible for the majority of inherited cases of a common childhood cancer. The finding was reported online Aug. 24 in Nature, and promises to provide a springboard for developing new therapeutic strategies. Read More

Breaking Free of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

August 18th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
by Martin Sodomsky, M.D., Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla It’s happened to most of us. We leave the house, then turn around and go back to make sure we’ve turned off the oven or unplugged the iron. For most of us, checking once is enough to reassure ourselves that all is well. For people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), however, once is not nearly enough. People with OCD are literal... Read More

Notice of Scripps Health to Bid on its Auction Rate Securities

August 12th, 2008 - News Releases
Post-Auction Disclosure of Scripps Health Bid on its Auction Rate Securities * * Read More

Scripps Cancer Center Earns Network Accreditation

August 11th, 2008 - News Releases, Cancer Care
Scripps Cancer Center Earns Network Accreditation from American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer SAN DIEGO – has become the first multi-hospital cancer program in California and one of only 28 nationally to earn network accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). Scripps Cancer Center, which provides comprehensive patient care and support services a... Read More

Know the Facts About West Nile Virus

August 7th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
By John Spinosa, M.D., Ph.D., Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Not too long ago, the biggest risk from an encounter with a mosquito was an itchy, swollen bite. In recent years, however, a disease known as West Nile virus has elevated mosquitoes from simple pests to the source of a potentially serious infection. West Nile virus is a seasonal epidemic that generally peaks from August to October... Read More

Circle of Life 100 Fashion Show Raises Record-Breaking $600,000

August 7th, 2008 - News Releases
Raising a record-breaking $600,000 to benefit digital mammography equipment at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, the Fourth Annual Circle of Life 100 Luncheon and Fashion Show entertained more than 200 guests with style. This year’s Circle of Life 100 event was its most successful ever, thanks to a generous $500,000 matching gift from Mrs. Toni Leichtag. Motivating others to support Scripps ... Read More

New Program Helps Bring Safety & Stability to Homeless Patients After They’re Discharged From Hospital

August 4th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Mercy Hospital
New Program Helps Bring Safety & Stability to Homeless Patients After They’re Discharged From Hospital SAN DIEGO – Some of San Diego County’s most vulnerable residents – the homeless who need a safe place to recuperate after being discharged from the hospital but lack the basic resources that are critical to their recovery – have a new source of help with a unique partnership between Scripps He... Read More

Introducing Scripps Coastal Medical Center

August 1st, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
Scripps Coastal Medical Center is the New Name of Scripps Mercy Medical Group and Sharp Mission Park New group has 100 physicians in eight locations from Oceanside to Bonita SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health announced today that Scripps Coastal Medical Center is the new name of the physician offices and outpatient centers created by the coming together of Scripps Mercy Medical Group and Sharp Mission ... Read More

Speak Up for Better Health Care

July 28th, 2008 - News Releases, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Whether it’s for a routine procedure or major surgery, checking into a hospital can be a stressful experience. After all, no one wants to be in the hospital, and it’s normal—perhaps even unavoidable—to feel anxious, especially when people you may have never seen before are in and out of your room to take your temperature, check your blood pressure and give you medications. However, by taking an... Read More

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