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Ole Snyder, MD, physician chair of Scripps Opioid Stewardship Program, and KUSI anchor Carlos Amezcua discuss National Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 27.
Scripps in the News | October 26, 2018

Scripps Drug Expert Promotes Oct. 27 National Drug Take Back Day

Ole Snyder, MD, an opioid abuse expert, recently went on KUSI to promote National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 27 and explain what Scripps is doing in support.
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 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.
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.
The front of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Scripps in the News | September 19, 2018

Scripps Encinitas Recognized As High Performing By U.S. News & World Report

Scripps Encinitas was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high performer treating heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Scripps Clinic Dermatologist David Chu, MD, on the set of KUSI where he discussed post-summer sun damage treatments.
Scripps in the News | September 18, 2018

Scripps Dermatologist Offers Skin Care Tips for Summer Sun Damage

David Chu, MD, a Scripps Clinic dermatologist discusses prevention and treatment of sun damage with KUSI, including cosmetic laser therapy to remove sunspots.
Scripps Green RN Diane Craig was recently honored for helping to save a man's life after he suffered a heart attack while jogging.
Scripps in the News | September 12, 2018

Scripps Green Nurse Honored for Coming To Aid of San Diego Detective

Scripps Green RN Diane Craig was honored by the North San Diego Business Chamber for coming to the aid of a police detective who suffered a heart attack.
A male golfer swings away on an open green golf course, showing proper form that will prevent joint problems.
Scripps in the News | September 10, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Joint Care and Research With Men's Health

Darryl D'Lima, MD, PhD, discusses joint maintenance with Men's Health magazine. Dr. D'Lima focused on elbow injuries and orthopedic research.
KUSI anchor Carlos Amezcua and Ramdev Konijeti, MD, a urologist, at KUSI, discussing prostate cancer.
Scripps in the News | September 5, 2018

Scripps Prostate Cancer Expert Discusses New Screening Guidelines on KUSI

Ramdev Konijeti, MD, discusses new prostate cancer screening guidelines as well as risk factors, including family history, and treatments on KUSI.