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Scripps in the News | December 27, 2018

Scripps Doctor Weighs in on Hangover Treatment

A young woman grabs her head to relief symptoms of a hangover.
Shawn Evans, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps, weighed in on the dangers buying a home delivery service for hangovers involving IVs.
Scripps in the News | December 20, 2018

Trauma Survivor Raises Awareness on Importance of Blood Donations

A man donating blood illustrates the importance of donating blood during the holiday season.
Local TV sports anchor Kyle Kraska, who received care at Scripps after he was shot multiple times nearly four years ago, reunited with members of the trauma...
Scripps in the News | October 30, 2018

Scripps ER Nurse Named National Magnet Nurse of the Year

Elizabeth Batcher, RN, a Scripps La Jolla emergency room nurse, holds her award after being named National Magnet Nurse of the Year.
Elizabeth Batcher of San Marcos, who is a registered nurse in the emergency room at Scripps La Jolla, was recently recognized as Magnet Nurse of the Year by...
Scripps in the News | October 16, 2018

Scripps Expert Comments on Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction

A bottle of a drug called buprenorphine, which Purdue Pharma has patented in a new form 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.
Scripps in the News | September 28, 2018

Scripps ER Physician Warns About Rise in Xanax Abuse Among Teens

Xanax, anti-anxiety pills, which have been in news lately due to rise of abuse of Xanax pills among teenagers.
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.
Scripps in the News | August 20, 2018

Research by Scripps Expert Featured on NBC National News

An ambulance is on the road transporting a patient to emergency room.
Ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber are helping more patients get to medical appointments, according to NBC Nightly News. A Scripps expert weighs in.
Health and Wellness | August 16, 2018

How to Know If Your Medical Concern Is an Emergency

Not every medical concern requires rushing to the emergency room. But some things can’t wait until you see your primary care doctor, either.
Scripps in the News | August 10, 2018

Scripps Emergency Room Physician Co-Authors Study on Opioid-related Deaths

A bottle of potentially addicting opiate-based medication.
Roneet Lev, an ED physician at Scripps, co-wrote a study that found doctors prescribing fewer opiods after being told of past patients dying from overdoses.
Scripps in the News | February 23, 2018

Scripps ED Physician Discusses Abuse of Anti-Anxiety Drugs with KPBS

Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, recently discussed the dangers of anti-anxiety medication abuse with KPBS.
Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, recently discussed the dangers of anti-anxiety drug abuse with KPBS.
Scripps in the News | January 31, 2018

Scripps Expert Discusses Risks of Prescription Opioids with STAT

Roneet Lev, an emergency medicine physician at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, discussed the risks and benefits of prescription opioid painkillers with STAT.