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Scripps in the News | January 16, 2012

New Drug for Stent Patients Before Heart Surgery

In a Scripps-led study, the drug cangrelor is helping prevent clotting in patients who have had a recent stent but need another heart surgery.
Health and Wellness | January 12, 2012

How Small Steps Mean Big Success for Diabetes Management

Small steps can go a long way toward effective diabetes management. Learn about steps you can take for optimal health with these tips from Scripps Health.
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.
Patient Stories | December 21, 2011

Liver Transplant Gives Man a Second Chance at Life

Richard Perez is Scripps Green Hospital's 500th liver transplant patient.
Scripps Health patient Richard Perez overcomes liver disease with the help of a liver transplant at Scripps Green Hospital.
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.
News Releases | December 13, 2011

Two San Diego Research Groups Named to Stand Up To Cancer Dream Team

A collaboration between Scripps Health and The Scripps Research Institute was named as part of a new “dream team” to fight melanoma.
Scripps in the News | December 8, 2011

Artificial Eye Implant Developed from Rare Coral Becomes Part of Body

Scripps is Transforming Eye Medicine
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.