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New York Times Profiles Scripps Study on Personal Genetic Tests
New York Times science writer John Tierney explores a recent Scripps Health study that assesses how personal genetic tests affect consumers. Published Jan. 12, 2011 on the New England Journal of Medicine’s website, the Scripps study showed no evidence that the tests caused anxiety or distress ...
- Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
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The Savvy Patient - Measure Intake, Increase Activities to Lose Weight
In this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insights into the issue of keeping weight loss goals. During the holiday season, many people made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. And while there are no hard statistics on how many will ...
- Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
- Scripps Clinic
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Stay Healthy in 2011 with Scripps Center for Executive Health
If your New Year’s resolution was to be healthier, then getting a WholePerson Exam at Scripps Center for Executive Health is a great way to get started. Editor of Ranch and Coast Magazine, Andrea Naverson, recently went through the WholePerson exam to learn more about her current health, her ...
- Thursday, January 6th, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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The Savvy Patient - Include the Doctor in Travel Plans
In this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insights into the issue of safeguarding health before traveling. Before embarking, travelers can take steps to safeguard their health by consulting with a travel medicine clinic. These ...
- Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
- Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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Scripps Expert Offers Solution to Cover U.S. Trauma Care Gaps
National trauma care expert Dr. Brent Eastman explores the issue of treating traumatically injured patients in a commentary published Jan. 3 in Modern Healthcare. Dr. Brent Eastman, who is chief medical officer and N. Paul Whittier chair of trauma with Scripps Health, advocates for the development ...
- Monday, January 3rd, 2011
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital
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The Savvy Patient - Take Time to Make a Record of Family Health History
In this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insights into the issue of knowing family health history. Most Americans understand that family history plays a big role in determining their health. A recent survey found that 96 percent ...
- Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
- Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
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The Savvy Patient - Zero in on the Source of Back Pain
In this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insights into the issue of back pain. Back pain affects about eight out of 10 adults during their lifetimes, and prevention is the best way to avoid it. Regular exercise that helps stabilize ...
- Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
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Scripps Counselor Discusses the Holidays and Sober Living
The holidays are a often a difficult time for patients in early recovery from alcohol or substance abuse. Addiction counselor Nancy Knott from Scripps McDonald Center shares tips on KPRI on how to enjoy the holidays while staying committed to the holidays. Listen to the broadcast Read more about how ...
- Monday, December 20th, 2010
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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Teen Stroke Patient Celebrates Her Second Chance
At just 18 years old, Claire Cordua suffered a massive stroke. Her life was saved by neurointerventional surgeon Giuseppe Ammirati, MD, at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Now Cordua is a student at Rhodes College, is back to playing volleyball, and is celebrating her second chance at life. Watch ...
- Monday, December 20th, 2010
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
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The Savvy Patient - Don’t Let Your Anxiety Come Between You and Your Doctor
In this week’s installment of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Savvy Patient” column, Scripps Health provides insights into the issue of anxiety about seeing your doctor. In an average year, people across the U.S. make more than 900 million doctor visits. But for some, the thought of going to the ...
- Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
- Scripps Clinic