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News Releases | May 10, 2012
Scripps Doctors Study Novel New Device to Diagnose Irregular Heart Beat
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 in the News | March 20, 2012
New Test May Predict the Possibility of a Heart Attack
Findings from a 2012 study led by Scripps Translational Science Institute shows a promising new blood test may help predict heart attacks.
Scripps in the News | March 11, 2012
Heroin Addiction on the Rise in San Diego
The Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program talked to 10 News about the alarming rise in heroin addiction in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2012
Addiction Expert Notes Rising Heroin Use
As seen on CBS Channel 8, a Scripps treatment counselor discusses an alarming rise in people switching from time-release Oxycontin to heroin.
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012
Bath Salts: The Newest Designer Drug
A Scripps treatment counselor explains the effects of the latest synthetic or “designer” drug to become popular with teens and young adults: bath salts.
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012
The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
As seen on CBS Channel 8, a Scripps treatment counselor explains what parents should look out for when it comes to teens experimenting with "bath salts."
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012
New Skin Cancer Pill
As seen on NBC Channel 7, Scripps dermatologist Darrell Gonzales discusses the drug Erivedge, which could help treat skin cancer.
Scripps in the News | January 18, 2012
Scripps Health Named to Fortune Magazine’s National "100 Best Companies to Work For" List in 2012
Scripps Health has been named to Fortune magazine’s 15th annual list of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”
Scripps in the News | January 9, 2012
Skateboarding Helmet Safety
As seen on NBC 7, neurosurgeon Dr. Frank Coufal and 15-year-old patient Chase Walleen talk about Chase's serious head injury from a skateboarding accident.
Scripps in the News | December 1, 2011
Difficult Breast Cancer Decision Made Clearer Through Genetics
Scripps surgeon Dr. Mary Wilde and breast cancer patient Jennifer Sobajian discuss Jennifer's decision to have genetic testing.