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Health and Wellness | July 7, 2021
What Causes Liver Damage? Is It Preventable?
Fatty liver, hepatitis and alcoholism can cause liver damage and cirrhosis. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention.
Health and Wellness | March 30, 2021
What Causes Liver Disease? (podcast)
A Scripps hepatologist, explains the vital role the liver plays and causes of liver disease, including hepatitis, alcoholism, extra fat.
Health and Wellness | March 23, 2021
How Does Liver Disease Occur? (video)
A Scripps gastroenterologist discusses causes of liver disease, links to alcoholism and when a liver transplant is necessary.
Scripps in the News | August 23, 2019
Scripps First to Use Heated Organ Transport System in San Diego Region
Local news media covered the roll out of a new organ transportation system that aims to preserve organs longer and save more lives.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2019
Becoming a Living Donor (video)
A Scripps transplant surgeon explains what it takes to become a living donor and why people volunteer to donate an organ.
News Releases | July 1, 2019
Scripps First to Use New Liver Transport System in San Diego County
Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla is the first in San Diego County to use a new liver transportation system.
Scripps in the News | June 5, 2019
Media Coverage: Scripps Holds First Hero Walk For Living Organ Donors
Local media covered the first "hero walk" at Scripps for living organ donors. Dozens of medical staff and supporters cheered living donor Hayley Gibbons.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019
Scripps Surgeon Discusses Research Work that Could Help Transplant Patients
Christopher Marsh, a transplant surgeon, recently discussed his promising research to prevent complications from organ rejection with the Rancho Santa Fe News.
Scripps in the News | January 24, 2019
KUSI Explores New Liver Transplant Policy with Scripps Specialist
Catherine Frenette, of the liver transplant program at Scripps, recently discussed a new policy that prioritizes livers for transplant for the neediest.
News Releases | September 25, 2017
Scripps Liver Transplant Doctor Named 2017 Physician of the Year
The American Liver Foundation has named Scripps transplant doctor Catherine Frenette, MD, as its 2017 Physician of the Year.