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Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat a Stroke (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kalafut discussing stroke.
Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, why quick action matters and how treatment can save lives. Neurologist Mary Kalafut explains.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Ambulance Provides Safe Patient Transfers

Scripps Critical Care Transport Team load a patient into the ambulance.
Scripps’ ECMO ambulance delivers lifesaving ICU-level care, ensuring safe transport for the most critically ill patients.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Migraine vs Headache: What’s the Difference?

A middle aged Asian woman touches her sinuses with her eyes closed.
Recurring headaches may be migraines. Learn the symptoms, triggers, treatments and when to see a doctor for relief.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Jaw-in-a-Day Surgery Restores Function, Form and Confidence

Two surgeons dressed in scrubs perform a procedure to remove a tumor.
Scripps surgeons use Jaw-in-a-Day surgery to help patients with tumors or bone loss regain speech, eating ability and confidence.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Macular Degeneration: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment

A woman with gray hair is blurred behind her eyeglasses that she's holding in front of her.
Learn about macular degeneration symptoms, age-related risk factors and treatment options to help protect and preserve your vision.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Cortisol and Stress: What’s the Connection?

A young woman sits at a desk and holds her hands on the sides of her head as she looks concerned looking at a laptop computer.
Learn how cortisol affects stress, energy and immunity as well as natural ways to maintain healthy hormone balance.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Scripps Developing ‘Smart Shoulder’ Device to Improve Surgery

A man with graying hair sets up to serve in a tennis game.
Scripps researchers with help from NIH grant are developing a smart shoulder device to improve shoulder replacement and patient recovery.
Health and Wellness | August 25, 2025

Spinal Surgery Helps San Diego Man Avoid Paralysis After Beach Injury

Abhi Adappa and his family laugh on the beach after Abhi, 46, recovering from surgery following a severe neck injury.
After a severe neck injury in Hawaii, expert spine surgery at Scripps helped a San Diego man avoid paralysis and regain mobility.
Health and Wellness | August 22, 2025

Doctor Finds Life Balance in San Diego Surf Scene

Robert Elliott, DO, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest, pictured holding a surfboard at the ocean in San Diego.
Robert Elliott, DO, a primary care physician, blends surfing, mindfulness and medicine to offer balanced, patient-centered care.