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Scripps in the News | April 11, 2016

TV News Features Scripps Pet Therapy Teams During National Volunteer Week

Scripps Health Recognizes Pet Therapy Teams
National Volunteer Week at Scripps began with a party for the pet therapy teams that help ease patient anxiety and promote emotional well-being.
Scripps in the News | April 7, 2016

Media Cover STSI Study Looking to Improve Parkinson's Diagnosis

Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) has launched a clinical trial, the Molecular Autopsy Study. Researchers conducting the study hope that DNA sequencing can, for the first time, determine the root cause of sudden unexpected death in many families.
Media covered a new clinical trial by the Scripps Translational Science Institute using genetic testing and wireless sensors to improve Parkinson's diagnosis.
Scripps in the News | April 6, 2016

Scripps Physicians Weigh in on Growth of Integrative Medicine

Scripps Health San Diego Doctors Weigh in on the Growth of Integrative Medicine.
Two Scripps physicians were recently quoted in an article about the growing acceptance of integrative medicine in the United States.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2016

New York Times Cites Scripps Expert on Colorectal Cancer Screening

Scripps Health expert quoted in New York Times article on colorectal cancer screening.
The NY Times cited Scripps Clinic gastroenterologist Williamson Strum, MD, in an article on public participation in colorectal cancer screening.
Scripps in the News | April 3, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Named Among Most Influential Physician Executives

Once again, Scripps Clinic cardiologist Dr. Topol has made Modern Healthcare’s annual list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders.
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2016

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, Nurse Executive Featured in Magazine

The Prebys Cardiovascular Institute is the most comprehensive center for heart care in San Diego and latest addition to the Scripps health care system.
Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and nurse executive Cindy Steckel, RN, were featured in HealthCare Business News magazine.
Scripps in the News | March 30, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses the 'New' Stethoscope on KPBS

In another installment, "Paying Till It Hurts," Scripps Health cardiologist, Dr. Eric Topol, was interviewed by NY Times writer Elisabeth Rosenthal. Covering the topic of hand held heart ultrasound device that may reduce healthcare costs.
On "Midday Edition,” Dr. Topol talks about pocket ultrasound devices that let doctors see the heart in real time.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2016

Scripps Experts Participate in Panel on Patient Data

Scripps experts discussed the challenges that wearable sensors and apps embedded in patients smartphones bring .
Scripps in the News | March 27, 2016

Time to Retire the Stethoscope?

Scripps study validates pocket ultrasound device that enables a physician to “look” at a patient’s heart.
In The Lancet, Dr. Topol and Dr. Barrett highlight the benefits of using a new pocket ultrasound device in place of a stethoscope for routine heart exams.
Scripps in the News | March 24, 2016

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses Life Saving Heart Pump on KUSI

Scripps Health, San Diego Cardiologist, Dr. Srivastava, Discusses Life Saving Heart Pump on KUSI.
Scripps Clinic heart failure cardiologist Ajay Srivastava, MD, appeared recently on KUSI to discuss the left ventricular assist device (LVAD).