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Scripps in the News | March 27, 2016
Time to Retire the Stethoscope?
In The Lancet, Dr. Topol and Dr. Barrett highlight the benefits of using a new pocket ultrasound device in place of a stethoscope for routine heart exams.
Scripps in the News | March 22, 2016
Media Outlets Cover Recovery Milestone Announcement By Scripps Patient Rod Carew
Scripps heart failure patient and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew recently announced that he is being evaluated for a heart transplant.
News Releases | March 21, 2016
MLB Legend, Scripps Patient Rod Carew Announces Heart Recovery Milestone
Scripps Health celebrated the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute's 1st anniversary by honoring one of the hospital’s best known patients, MLB legend Rod Carew.
Scripps in the News | March 17, 2016
Scripps Health Physician Appears on KUSI to Discuss Patient Advocates
Davis Cracroft, MD, was interviewed by KUSI News about the important role patient advocates play in ensuring the best possible health care is delivered.
Scripps in the News | March 7, 2016
First Case from Molecular Autopsy Study Presented at Genomics Conference
Researchers with the Scripps Translational Science Institute presented the first results made public from their ongoing Molecular Autopsy Study.
Patient Stories | February 29, 2016
World-class Athlete Finishes Cross-country Bike Race After Getting Wireless Defibrillator at Scripps
Philippe May forced to withdraw from a bicycle race because of a newly discovered heart condition, the world champion athlete returned to complete the race.
News Releases | February 28, 2016
Scripps La Jolla Named Among Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been named among the top 100 hospitals in the nation by the international business research firm Truven Health Analytics
Scripps in the News | February 23, 2016
Scripps Cardiologist Included Among 50 Most Influential Physicians in History
Scripps Clinic cardiologist Dr. Topol was ranked by Medscape as No. 23 in a list of the 50 most influential physicians in history.
Scripps in the News | February 16, 2016
Husband, Wife Get Same Heart Implant Together
Scripps patients Joyce and John McNamara recently were both implanted with the same type of heart device at the same time to treat atrial fibrillation.
Scripps in the News | February 11, 2016
Scripps Cardiologist Offers Heart Tips for Every Age
A recent column by Poulina Uddin, MD, explains why heart health is something to think about at every age.