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News Releases | November 29, 2015
Study Launched by STSI Uses Wearable Sensors to Detect Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute launched a home-based clinical trial using wearable sensor technology to identify people with AFib.
Scripps in the News | November 23, 2015
Scripps Physicians Save Baseball Hall of Famer's Life with LVAD Heart Device
Major League Baseball star Rod Carew receives a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) at Scripps after suffering a massive heart attack in 2015.
Scripps in the News | November 23, 2015
Scripps Health Named on List of 100 Top Neurosurgery and Spine Programs
Scripps Health has been named to the 2015 list of 100 top hospitals with neurosurgery and spine programs by Becker's Hospital Review.
Scripps in the News | November 22, 2015
Scripps Green Among 5 Best for Heart Care in California
Scripps Green Hospital was among five in California in a list of the top 50 U.S. hospitals for cardiovascular care, according to California Healthline.
Scripps in the News | November 22, 2015
Scripps Physicians Featured in Medical Mission Articles
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. William Wang and otolaryngologist Dr. Ritvik Mehtawere were featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune for providing free surgeries.
Scripps in the News | November 22, 2015
Scripps Physician Plays Leading Role in New Certification Group
A recent San Diego Union-Tribune article featured efforts by Scripps Clinic cardiologist Paul Teirstein, MD, to revamp unpopular medical certification rules.
Scripps in the News | November 19, 2015
News Roundup on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Advances at Scripps
Scripps expert Dr. Sigal shares insights on pancreatic cancer in several interviews with local news services during Pancreatic Cancer Month 2015.
Patient Stories | November 19, 2015
After Battling Pancreatic Cancer, Humorist Larry Himmel is Remembered by Family
In a recent interview, his son, Miles, talked about his dad, their relationship, pancreatic cancer and how Larry is remembered in the community.
Scripps in the News | November 18, 2015
Scripps Expert Interviewed About New Type of Diabetes
Endocrinologist Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, was interviewed about a study recently published in Nature regarding a new type of diabetes discovered in mice.
News Releases | November 16, 2015
Scripps Health Earns National Quality Honors from Joint Commission
The Scripps hospitals were recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2015 annual report, “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety.”