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Health and Wellness | August 8, 2022
How Does Catheter Ablation Correct an Irregular Heartbeat?
Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for heart arrhythmias. New advances on the horizon include pulsed field ablation.
Health and Wellness | July 25, 2022
Debunking 7 First-Aid Myths
A Scripps family medicine physician debunks several first-aid myths and explains how to safely care for minor illnesses and injuries.
News Releases | July 19, 2022
Rehabilitated Historic College Building Opens at Scripps Mercy Hospital
A historic structure built nearly a century ago to train nurses now has a new purpose for cancer care. Learn about its extensive rehabilitation and more.
Health and Wellness | July 18, 2022
Can You Get Diseases From Pets?
Pets can sometimes carry harmful bacteria or parasites that can make you sick. Take precautions to minimize the risks.
Health and Wellness | July 18, 2022
How Does Gastric Sleeve Work to Help People Lose Weight?
Mark Takata, a bariatric surgeon at Scripps, explains how gastric sleeve surgery helps patients lose weight and who is a candidate for this procedure.
News Releases | July 15, 2022
First Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Replacement in San Diego County Completed by Scripps Cardiologists
Scripps Clinic cardiologists recently became the first in San Diego to replace a tricuspid heart valve in a patient. Learn more about this key advancement.
Health and Wellness | July 14, 2022
What Is Monkeypox? Should I Be Worried?
Monkeypox is a viral illness that causes skin rashes and other symptoms. While it usually goes away on its own, cases are up in the U.S.
Health and Wellness | July 7, 2022
What Do Common Blood Tests Check For?
Learn what a blood test measures and how to prepare. The most common blood tests check for everything from pregnancy to cholesterol levels and blood disorders.
Health and Wellness | July 6, 2022
Are Tonsil Stones Causing Your Bad Breath?
Your tonsils can trap bacteria, dead cells and food particles, which can lead to tonsil stones. The most common symptom is bad breath.
Health and Wellness | July 6, 2022
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder can be painful. A Scripps orthopedics expert explains the causes and treatments. It’s most common in people ages 40-60.