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A bottle of a drug called buprenorphine, which Purdue Pharma has patented in a new form to treat opioid addiction.
Scripps in the News | October 16, 2018

Scripps Expert Comments on Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction

A Scripps emergency room physician weighed in on a new version of a drug that Purdue Pharma has patented to treat opioid addiction.
An overweight man measures his waist to see if he is by BMI definition obese.
Scripps in the News | October 12, 2018

Scripps Weight-Loss Expert Weighs in on Obesity Study

Ken Fujioka, MD, a weight management specialist at Scripps Clinic, discussed the findings of a study that showed BMI alone cannot predict obesity-related...
A male adult smiles as he talks to his provider at the new Scripps Health Express walk-in clinic in Rancho San Diego in East County.
News Releases | October 9, 2018

Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Rancho San Diego

Scripps HealthExpress recently opened a new walk-in clinic at Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego in East County. Providers treat minor illnesses and injuries.
Ray Lin, MD, a radiation oncologist at Scripps MD Anderson, is featured in Susan Taylor podcast on advances in radiation therapy.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2018

New Technology Makes Radiation Therapy Safer (podcast)

Scripps Cancer Center radiation oncologists discuss how advances in radiation therapy have made it more safe and effective treating cancer.
A woman monitors her heart with a phone app that monitors heart health.
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Future of Digital Health for Cardiovascular Medicine

A Scripps cardiologist says technological advances are giving patients greater access to health care and more ways to monitor their health via digital devices.
Radiation oncologists Ray Lin, MD, and Prabhakar Tripuraneni, MD, discuss radiation therapy advancements in Scripps San Diego Health video.
Health and Wellness | October 2, 2018

Why Radiation Therapy Is Safer and More Effective Today for Cancer Patients (video)

Scripps radiation oncologists explain how advances in radiation therapy have made this cancer treatment safer and more effective treating many forms of cancers.
The back of a woman holding her neck, trying to relieve her neck pain.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2018

What Are the Main Causes of Neck Pain? (video)

A herniated disc may cause neck pain that requires surgery. A Scripps surgeon discusses other causes and treatments for neck pain.
Xanax, anti-anxiety pills, which have been in news lately due to rise of abuse of Xanax pills among teenagers.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2018

Scripps ER Physician Warns About Rise in Xanax Abuse Among Teens

Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital, in a media interview recently warned against the rising abuse of Xanax among teenagers.
Health and Wellness | September 27, 2018

Bladder Problems? Help Is Available

A Scripps urologist discusses non-invasive and minimally invasive approaches to treat urinary incontinence and other bladder problems.
A patient greets a provider at new Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas
News Releases | September 25, 2018

Scripps HealthExpress Walk-In Clinic Opens in Encinitas

A new walk-in clinic opened at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas. Scripps HealthExpress Clinic providers treat minor illnesses and injuries.