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News Releases | January 17, 2012
New Book, 'The Creative Destruction of Medicine,' Describes How Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care
Eric Topol, MD, introduces the digital future of medicine and explores how digitization will fundamentally change the medical field.
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.
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.
News Releases | January 8, 2012
Scripps Health’s Dr. Eric Topol Foresees Consumer Electronics Fueling Revolution in Health Care
Dr. Eric Topol of Scripps Health will deliver during two keynote presentations at one of the world’s largest consumer electronics gatherings in Las Vegas.
News Releases | January 3, 2012
Scripps Dedicates Conrad Prebys Emergency & Trauma Center
New Conrad Prebys Emergency & Trauma Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Patient Stories | December 21, 2011
Liver Transplant Gives Man a Second Chance at Life
Scripps Health patient Richard Perez overcomes liver disease with the help of a liver transplant at Scripps Green Hospital.
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
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.