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Scripps in the News | January 15, 2014

Surging Flu Levels Crowding San Diego County Hospitals

Scripps Mercy Hospital Medical Director Davis Cracroft, MD, discussed surging flu levels in San Diego in a San Diego U-T article.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases in adults.
Scripps in the News | January 15, 2014

No Cure for COPD; Treatment Available

Scripps Health pulmonologist Joseph Mizzell, MD, spoke with the San Diego U-T about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms and treatment.
ZIO patch, a small adhesive wireless device, designed to detect abnormal and potentially dangerous heart rhythms, was tested by Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI).
Scripps in the News | January 15, 2014

NIH Director Calls Scripps Research "Amazing Stuff"

A heart arrhythmia study by the Scripps Translational Science Institute was recently highlighted in the NIH director's blog.
Scripps in the News | January 14, 2014

Scripps Researcher Praises $1,000 Genome Breakthrough

Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD, discussed a new DNA mapping system that can sequence the human genome for only $1,000.
Scripps in the News | January 13, 2014

Scripps Researchers Closing in on Heart Attack Blood Test

Researchers with Scripps Clinic and The Scripps Research Institute have laid the groundwork for creating a blood test to predict heart attacks.
A new trade agreement hammered out between the United States and China could boost the competitive positions of San Diego area medical technology companies.
Scripps in the News | January 6, 2014

Scripps Cardiologist Nominated for 50 Most Influential Physician Executives List

Scripps cardiologist Eric Topol, MD, is among 100 physicians nominated for Modern Healthcare's “50 Most Influential Physician Executive Leaders.”
Scripps in the News | January 5, 2014

A Veteran Doctor's Final Rounds

After 53 years with Scripps Health, Dr. Carson closed his medical practice on Jan. 1, 2014. This iconic figure was recently profiled by the U-T San Diego.
Scripps in the News | December 28, 2013

Migraine Triggers Vary, But Treatment Options Are More Effective Than Ever

Scripps Clinic neurologist Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel offers advice for migraine treatment in a series of videos with Sharecare.com.
Scripps in the News | December 26, 2013

Studying the Healing Power of Meditation

Does meditation improve heart health? Steven Steinhubl, MD, addressed this question during an interview on KPBS radio’s “Midday Edition.”
Scripps in the News | December 25, 2013

Green Hosts Healing Music for Holidays

Classical musicians brought the healing power of their art to the bedsides of patients at Scripps Green Hospital this holiday season.