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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergies
May 16, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps ClinicJohn Kelso, MD, an allergist at Scripps Clinic discusses food allergy awareness for children with KUSI. Learn why food allergies are on the rise, what foods cause allergies and what symptoms to watch for. As seen on KUSI. Read More
Scripps Doctors Study Novel New Device to Diagnose Irregular Heart Beat
May 11, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps ClinicA study conducted at Scripps Health has found that a novel new heart monitoring device helped emergency room patients avoid unnecessary follow-up care. Scripps Health electrophysiologist Steven Higgins, MD, presented findings of the study, titled “Prevalence of Arrhythmias in Emergency Department Patients Discharged Using a Novel Ambulatory Cardiac Monitor,” today at the Heart Rhythm Society’s ... Read More
Cancer Screenings Helped Save Loretta’s Skin
April 30, 2012 - Patient Stories, Scripps ClinicLike many Southern California teenagers in the late 1980s, Mark Loretta enjoyed bodysurfing, playing sports and basking in the sun. “Back then, getting a sunburn was no big deal,” he said. “Just another part of summer.” Fast forward to the summer of 2004, when Loretta — then a Padres infielder — was in the midst of his most productive Big League season. He made his first All-Star Game and was e... Read More
Scripps Health’s Eric Topol Named Most Influential Physician Leader
April 21, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps ClinicSAN DIEGO – Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, M.D., has been named the most influential physician executive in health care by Modern Healthcare magazine. The internationally recognized cardiologist, geneticist and researcher topped the 2012 edition of the publication’s annual list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare, which included National Institutes o... Read More
Scripps Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back
April 19, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterScripps as part of the nationwide prescription drug take back day will host five drop-off locations in San Diego County. On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., personnel will be available to accept unused prescription drugs from people who want to dispose of their medications safely and anonymously at the following Scripps Health locations: Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad2176 Sa... Read More
Be Smart About Medication Storage and Disposal
April 18, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps ClinicBy Victoria Serrano Adams, PharmD, Scripps Health When used as directed, prescription medications can save lives. However, if they are used incorrectly, they also can be deadly. Improper use of medications—whether accidental or intentional—can be extremely dangerous. Brightly colored capsules or tiny tablets can look like candy to young children. Depending on the drug, even just a few pills can... Read More
New Pap Guidelines: Is The Annual Exam Gone?
April 10, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterCervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American women. In the 1930s, more American women died of cervical cancer than any other kind of cancer, including breast or lung. But in 1943, a new method for cervical screening was introduced. The Babeș-Papanicolaou test (named after physicians who pioneered the method), also called a “Pap smear” or “Pap test,” became the... Read More
Cancer Journey Helps Scripps Provider Raise Game
April 5, 2012 - Patient Stories, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps ClinicBruce Buttermore is no stranger to cancer. As a longtime manager of radiation therapy for Scripps Health, Buttermore has helped provide compassionate care to thousands of cancer patients over the years. But in July 2010, life took an unexpected turn for Buttermore when the care provider suddenly became the care recipient. After a routine checkup, Buttermore’s blood test showed an elevated prost... Read More
Obesity Raises Death Risk Tied To Sleeping Pills
March 16, 2012 - News, Scripps ClinicObesity appears to significantly increase the risk of death tied to sleeping pills, nearly doubling the rate of mortality even among those prescribed 18 or fewer pills in a year, researchers reported Friday. “Obesity emerged as a marker of increased vulnerability,” said Robert Langer, MD, MPH, at the annual American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention Nutrition, Physical Activity an... Read More
How to Manage a Chronic Condition
March 13, 2012 - Wellness, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal Medical CenterBeing diagnosed with a chronic medical problem can be overwhelming. Management often requires routine monitoring, medication and lifestyle changes. While responding to symptoms and complications can seem isolating and confusing—those who suffer certainly aren’t alone. In fact, approximately 133 million people in the U.S. are dealing with one or more chronic medical conditions. Chronic condition... Read More