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Dr. Eric Topol Addresses ‘Digital Native’ Graduates of Baylor College of Medicine

May 23, 2012 - News
Renowned physician-researcher told medical school graduates that they will witness a health-care world transformed by genetic sequencing, wireless biosensors, cloud computing and online social networks as their new careers unfold. Read More

Weekly Adolescent Substance Abuse Seminars Offer Education and Help

May 21, 2012 - News, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Helping parents understand adolescent alcohol or substance abuse is the goal of the informational adolescent intervention seminars offered by the Scripps McDonald Center located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. These weekly seminars ar Read More

Scripps Helps Fans Track Health Scores to Gain Competitive Edge

May 16, 2012 - News
Big Leaguers are always looking for ways to gain an edge on the competition. As hitters, they analyze opposing pitchers for tendencies they can exploit. On defense, they study where batters most often hit the ball and position themselves in the field accordingly. A keen eye for detail can also pay off when it comes to staying healthy. During the 2012 season, Scripps will bring its Mobile Medica... Read More

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergies

May 16, 2012 - Scripps in the News, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Clinic
John 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 Manager Awarded University Scholarship

May 14, 2012 - News, Scripps Green Hospital
Jancie Grover, patient care manager at Scripps Green Hospital’s gastrointestinal laboratory, has been awarded the Scripps and Grand Canyon University Scholarship for Leaders. The scholarship is a product of Scripps’ ongoing academic partnership with Grand Canyon University; the university offers tuition discounts to Scripps employees who enroll in health care-related degree programs. Based on t... 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 Clinic
A 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

Scripps Doctor Discusses Heart Attack Prevention

May 11, 2012 - Scripps in the News
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading killer of both men and women; however, there is a lot a person can do to help prevent a heart attack. In a live, in-studio interview with KUSI, Scripps Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Suhar addresses measures you can take to help lead a healthier life. As seen on KUSI-TV. Read More

Is Your Diet Damaging Your Brain?

May 9, 2012 - Wellness
Eating a healthy diet has been shown to improve energy levels and help maintain weight, but new studies have shown that it might even improve overall brain health. A recent study conducted in Manhattan, New York, found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet was shown to reduce damage to the small blood vessels in the brain. “It is important to eat a healthy diet, which includes foods low in sat... Read More

Stop Skin Cancer at the Beach and in the Booth

May 9, 2012 - Wellness
If you’re thinking of getting a jump-start on your summer glow this year by lying out in the afternoon sun or spending a few dollars (and minutes) on indoor tanning, you should probably think again. “Tanning in general, and indoor tanning in particular, is one of the worst things you can do for your skin,” says Hubert Greenway, MD, a dermatologist at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. “Here in San Di... Read More

So You Need a New Primary Care Doctor. . .

May 9, 2012 - Wellness
On the day you select a new primary care physician—whether you have moved geographically, changed jobs/health insurance plans or simply outgrown your previous doctor—you begin a relationship that will likely be one of the most important of your lifetime. A strong primary care physician-patient relationship stands a very good chance of outlasting friendships and even jobs. As with any relationsh... Read More