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Scripps in the News | December 9, 2014

DNA Study Seeking Answers for Sudden Unexplained Death

Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) has launched a clinical trial, the Molecular Autopsy Study. Researchers conducting the study hope that DNA sequencing can, for the first time, determine the root cause of sudden unexpected death in many families.
The announcement of a DNA study looking for answers to sudden unexplained deaths generates local and national media coverage.
Scripps in the News | December 8, 2014

Scripps Expert Offers Guidance on Cirrhosis Treatment Options

Dr. Catherine Frenette, medical director of Scripps Clinic’s liver transplant program, offers expert insights into cirrhosis treatment options.
Dr. Frenette offers expert insights into treatment options for patients with cirrhosis, which is often treatable without a transplant.
Scripps in the News | December 4, 2014

Scripps Therapy Dogs Honored at 'Blessing of the Pets' at Scripps La Jolla

The pets who volunteer at Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego were honored for their work at a pet party at the hospital.
Scripps therapy dogs and their handlers were recognized Dec. 5 at a “howliday” party just outside the main entrance of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | December 4, 2014

Scripps Offers 10 Tips to Make Your Holiday Season Less Stressful

Thomas C. Lian, MD, a psychiatrist and behavioral health medical director at Scripps Health in San Diego offers advice on how to beat stress during the holidays.
Psychiatrist Dr. Lian shares his expert advice on how to make those large family gatherings less stressful and more joyful.
Scripps in the News | December 3, 2014

Scripps CEO to Sign Leadership Books at Warwick's on Dec. 9

"The Front-Line Leader" book by Chris Van Gorder, CEO of Scripps Health in San Diego, California, is now available. Notable book reviews were received on Chris’ philosophy of putting people first, his management tips, and how he successfully implemented what he learned to build strong relationships and a strong organization.
Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder will discuss his new book “The Front-Line Leader” and sign copies on Dec. 9 at Warwick’s Books in La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | December 1, 2014

Scripps Plastic Surgeon Fixes Cleft Palates in Mexico, Changes Lives

Dr. Denis Bucko works with the Mercy Medical Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) providing free surgery to children in Mexico with cleft palates and lips.
In an article in the UT San Diego, Dr. Bucko explains what cleft palates are, why they occur and how they are repaired.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2014

Scripps Expert Shares Latest Advances in Lung Cancer Care

Michael Kosty, MD, a Scripps Health oncologist, shares promising advancements in the management of lung cancer.
Michael Kosty, MD, a Scripps Health oncologist, shares promising advancements in the management of lung cancer — the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2014

Amazing Patient Recovery is Chronicled in The Coast News

Scripps Health patient Catherine Wentz shows her gratitude each Thanksgiving by thanking the medical team who saved her with a basket of goodies.
To show her gratitude, a Scripps Health patient started a new Thanksgiving tradition — delivering a basket of treats to the Scripps team that saved her life.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2014

Scripps Physician Provides Context to Recent Cancer Research Finding

Walter Coyle, MD, head of the gastroenterology division at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, weighed in on the significance of the recent UCSD report that a molecule found in vegetable oils may help reduce infection from a common bacterium that can cause stomach cancer and peptic ulcers.
Walter Coyle, MD, a gastroenterologist at Scripps Health weighs in on a recent study finding that a molecule in vegetable oil may help reduce stomach cancer.
Scripps in the News | November 30, 2014

9 Ways to Have a Spectacularly Good Relationship With Your Employees

Scripps Health CEO Chris Van Gorder posing for a photo
Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder recently spoke with Inc.com on ways to connect with employees drawing on lessons from his new book The Front line Leader.