Peanut Allergy: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
It is estimated that food allergy affects approximately 5% of adults and 8% of children, with peanut allergy nearing approximately 2% of…
Point Loma Pediatrics – Open & Welcoming New Patients!
Point Loma Pediatrics is NOW OPEN and welcoming new patients in Liberty Station. Now open Welcoming new patients Accepting most insurance plans…
Dr. Mehta “Giving Thanks Through Healing”
Dr. Ritvik Mehta, otolaryngologist at California Head and Neck Specialists, was recently featured in a U-T San Diego article highlighting local physicians who…
Tips to Make Your Home Senior-Friendly
Aging is a part of life; as we age our needs and priorities change. Creating an age-friendly home can reduce your chance…
10% of our Physicians Named San Diego’s Best!
Congratulations to all of the Scripps Mercy Physician Partners members that were named as “2015 – Top Doctors” in the annual San Diego Magazine “Physicians…
Back Pain Facts Treatment Options
From strained muscles and pinched nerves to slipped or damaged discs, back pain has many causes. Depending on what triggers it, back…
‘Dr. Nick’ Uses his Own Weight Loss Journey to Inspire San Diegans
Tipping the scale at 467 pounds, Dr. Nick Yphantides was inspired to focus on his own health after battling testicular cancer. He decided…
Scripps Mercy hospital’s roots go back 125 years
By Paul Sisson When Sister Rosanne McGrath walks through the doors at Scripps Mercy Hospital, she is extending a 125-year-old mission that…
His heart is in his work
Scripps Mercy cardiologist has spent 40 years healing hearts Scripps Mercy Hospital celebrates its 125th anniversary today, and cardiologist Jerrold Glassman has…
June is National Hernia Awareness Month
Hernia surgery has never been more effective, less painful, experts say. Men, women, and children of all ages can develop hernias. Hernias typically occur…
What Kind of Chocolate is Good for Your Heart?
Dr. Matthew Lucks, a cardiologist at Scripps Health in San Diego, discusses the heart healthy benefits of dark chocolate….
Understanding Heart Medications
Dr. Matthew Lucks, a cardiologist at Scripps Health, offers a quick guide to heart medications, what they do and who may need them….
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