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Scripps in the News | December 15, 2011
Identifying Sports Injuries That Can Cause Brain Damage
Learn how Scripps Health is helping to transform care for sports-related head and neck injuries by collaborating with local schools and patients.
Scripps in the News | December 8, 2011
Artificial Eye Implant Developed from Rare Coral Becomes Part of Body
Learn about Bio-Eye, an artificial eye designed to look and move like a real eye. The porous coral it’s made of allows blood vessels to grow into the implant.
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.
Scripps in the News | December 1, 2011
Scripps Utilizes Medical Interpreters
Scripps nurse practitioner Teresa Newman discusses with NBC 7 how Scripps hospitals are working to prevent language barriers from compromising health care.
Scripps in the News | November 28, 2011
Working Into Your 70s: A Smart Retirement Move
In a US News & World Report article, a Scripps HR vice president discusses the many options Scripps offers to keep its older workers happily employed.
Scripps in the News | November 27, 2011
Clinical Trial Tests Insulin Pump to Manage Diabetes Better
A clinical trial at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute tests a digital insulin pump with a sensor to better manage diabetes.
Scripps in the News | November 16, 2011
Putting Heart Attacks on Ice
Al Fields had a heart attack while running. When he woke up four days later at Scripps, he learned his body had been cooled drastically to help him heal.
Scripps in the News | November 13, 2011
Diabetes - A Growing Epidemic
One in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030. Dr. Athena Philis-Tsimikas was a guest on KUSI to address the growing epidemic of diabetes.
Scripps in the News | November 10, 2011
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery Prevents Stroke
In this video, patient Clive Essakow and surgeon Dr. John Barr talk about a minimally invasive surgery to repair a dural fistula in Essakow's brain.
Scripps in the News | November 3, 2011
Wellderly Study Seeks Secrets To Long, Healthy Life
World Series MVP Jerry Coleman joins the Scripps Wellderly Study to help unlock the genetic secrets to lifelong health.