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Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023
Brain Tumor Procedure Restores Patient’s Vision
Yes. A brain tumor threatened John Taylor’s eyesight. Expert neurosurgical care at Scripps made the difference for the senior patient.
Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023
Can Young Women Have a Stroke?
Though rare, young women can get a stroke. Certain medicines, smoking, migraines and pregnancy can raise the risk. Learn what you can do.
Health and Wellness | November 28, 2023
Patient Feels ‘Reborn’ After Life-Saving Spine Surgery
A car accident revealed a spinal tumor in Vivian Cortes-Addeo. Life-saving spinal surgery came next. Follow her medical journey.
Patient Stories | August 21, 2023
Scripps Monitoring Solves ‘Mystery’ Behind Patient’s Seizures
Continuous epilepsy monitoring got to the root of the mysterious cause of Ariana Collopy’s seizures and helped her get the right medication.
Scripps in the News | June 28, 2023
Scripps Expert Discusses Relationship Between Sleep and Dementia
Scripps neurologist and sleep expert Steven Poceta, MD, discussed the relationship between sleep and dementia on CBS 8.
Health and Wellness | March 21, 2023
What to Do After Hospital Discharge
Follow our tips on what to do after being discharged from the hospital and avoid a return trip to the hospital.
Health and Wellness | November 7, 2022
What Are Causes of Epilepsy and Treatments? (video/podcast)
Epilepsy is a type of seizure disorder with many causes and treatments, including medication and surgery. A Scripps neurologist explains.
Health and Wellness | May 24, 2022
What Are Common Causes of Back Pain?
Back pain can happen to anyone and is often but not always short lived. Learn the symptoms and when to see a spine specialist.
Health and Wellness | February 23, 2022
Violinist with Hand Osteoarthritis Regains Form After Surgery
A professional violinist with osteoarthritis of the hands was able to return to the stage after joint replacement surgery at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2021
How Serious Are Spine Compression Fractures?
A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains how compression fracture of the spine is treated, including minimally invasive surgery.