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Summer vacation season may be ending, but in San Diego fun in the sun goes on, and Scripps is here to help keep you feeling your best. Good health starts with the heart, and Scripps is making advances in the treatment of a common cardiac arrhythmia, as well as working to lower high cholesterol in younger patients based on new guidance. For the athletes out there, check out a new, noninvasive therapy that uses shock waves to treat muscle, tendon and ligament injuries.
Plus, see how a new grant will allow Scripps researchers to investigate using stem cells to produce musculoskeletal tissues like bone and cartilage to help certain patients dealing with these injuries to live pain-free. Scripps is regularly involved in studies like this that improve care, you can read more about other current clinical research happening.
Also, learn how new oral cancer therapies are making it possible to receive treatment in the comfort of your home. Scripps also has tips to make it easier to manage your health, see all the ways you can take charge of your care from anywhere with the MyScripps app.
A Second Chance
A Second Chance
Following a cervical cancer diagnosis, Scripps’ gynecologic cancer program helps Farrah Adams make a full recovery while inspiring her to share with others the importance of annual checkups.
Hope in a Heartbeat
Hope in a Heartbeat
When open-heart surgery was too risky, John Rufo’s health was still able to be restored thanks to Scripps cardiologists and a new type of valve replacement procedure.
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
An untimely accident threatened to ruin Jordan Mendoza’s wedding day until the quick work and expertise of Scripps emergency department staff help him make it in time to say “I do!”
Gift of Giving Back
Gift of Giving Back
Scripps Clinic orthopedic spine surgeon Gregory Mundis, MD, volunteers his time and expertise to help children around the world living with uncommon and debilitating health conditions.
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