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Scripps in the News | April 11, 2018

Scripps Neurologist Weighs in on Parkinson's Psychosis Drug

Melisa Houser, MD, of Scripps Clinic discusses FDA-approved Parkinson's disease drug with the Union-Tribune. Photo posted shows elderly man with Parkinson's disease receiving care.
Scripps physician Melissa Houser, MD, weighed in on the benefits and safety risks of a San Diego-made drug for Parkinson's disease psychosis.
Scripps in the News | January 30, 2018

Scripps Experts Discuss Effects of Parkinson’s Disease on TV Program

Scripps experts discussed the effects of psychosis on some patients who have Parkinson's Disease on the syndicated TV program, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.
News Releases | July 20, 2016

Scripps Clinic, TSRI Scientists Receive Funding for Parkinson's Research

Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
Scientists at Scripps Clinic and The Scripps Research Institute have received a grant of nearly $2.4M for potential stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Patient Stories | April 26, 2016

Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Quality of Life

Tom Wood used deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
Tom Wood underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for his Parkinson's disease and found it reduced his symptoms and restored his quality of life.
Scripps in the News | April 7, 2016

Media Cover STSI Study Looking to Improve Parkinson's Diagnosis

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.
Media covered a new clinical trial by the Scripps Translational Science Institute using genetic testing and wireless sensors to improve Parkinson's diagnosis.
News Releases | April 6, 2016

Study Combines DNA Testing with Wireless Sensor to Improve Parkinson's Diagnosis

Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
A newly launched study by the Scripps Translational Science Institute aims to improve screening accuracy by combining genetic sequencing and wireless sensors.
Patient Stories | April 3, 2016

Moving Forward with Parkinson’s Disease

Martin Adler turned to Scripps when he needed deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson's disease.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, physician Martin Adler turned to Scripps for his care, where underwent deep brain stimulation surgery.
Scripps in the News | December 13, 2015

Parkinson's Research at Scripps Clinic Profiled by Local Media

Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
Stem cell research at Scripps Clinic could reverse symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as discussed in the San Diego Union-Tribune and on KUSI News in 2015.
Scripps in the News | July 19, 2015

Union-Tribune Article on Translational Science Features Scripps Experts

Two researcher-physicians with Scripps Clinic were among several local experts featured in a 2015 San Diego Union-Tribune report on translational medicine.
News Releases | August 14, 2014

Scripps Shares the Facts About Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is much more than a mobility issue.
Melissa Houser, M.D., a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, says depression is one of the first non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and should be evaluated.