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Carlsbad regenerative orthopedic developer Advanced Biologics announces merger with Isto

North Coast Current October 24, 2023
Regenerative orthopedic innovator Advanced Biologics, based in Carlsbad, recently completed a merger with orthobiologic firm Isto Biologics earlier this month, the companies announced.
Performer and philanthropist Danny Thomas founded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 1962. (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital photo)

Historically Speaking: Danny Thomas, a man behind the fight against cancer

Tom Morrow June 3, 2023
For television viewers, the name “Danny Thomas” appears on-screen at least once daily. The name appears during St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital commercials in a plea for donations. You’ll see his name on the side of the hospital building as “Danny Thomas, Founder.”
Allergies. (Photo by Brittany Colette via Unsplash)

EarthTalk: Climate change can indeed worsen allergies

OsideNews May 10, 2022

By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss: Dear EarthTalk: Could climate change really be making my allergies worse? — L. Pulaski, New Bern, North Carolina Pollen may be an unfortunate contributor to poor health...

Allergies. (Photo by Brittany Colette via Unsplash)

EarthTalk: Climate change can indeed worsen allergies

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss May 10, 2022
Pollen may be an unfortunate contributor to poor health in the first place, but there are signs that this nuisance will become worse.
The San Diego Botanic Garden is located in Encinitas. (Botanic Garden photo by Rachel Cobb)

San Diego Botanic Garden to create medicinal plants research consortium

OsideNews March 10, 2022

Encinitas CA— Last week, San Diego Botanic Garden launched a national medicinal plants collection and research consortium, made possible by a $384,000 grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation. During...

The San Diego Botanic Garden is located in Encinitas. (Botanic Garden photo by Rachel Cobb)

San Diego Botanic Garden launches medicinal plant research program

North Coast Current March 10, 2022
The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is expanding its plant curation and preservation efforts into medicine with a $384,000 grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the garden announced March 8.
A young patient hugs Fresh Start volunteer Dr. Steven Cohen. (Fresh Start courtesy photo)

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts surpasses $50 million in donated medical care

OsideNews February 23, 2022

Organization offers life-changing surgeries to children in need Carlsbad CA— Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has surpassed $50 million in donated medical care to its patients, offering life-changing reconstructive...

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Encinitas-based biotech Ventyx announces new CFO

North Coast Current May 31, 2021
Encinitas-based Ventyx Biosciences Inc. recently named a former Credit Suisse executive as its chief financial officer.
Medical. (Photo by Hush Naidoo, Unsplash)

San Diego County under tighter limits as COVID-19 cases increase

North Coast Current July 6, 2020
San Diego County faces tightened restrictions for the next few weeks as COVID-19 cases increase in the region, according to a public health order that goes into effect Tuesday, July 7.
The Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Encinitas on Friday, May 15, in support of healtcare workers at Scripps Memorial Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Matt Racine)

Thunderbirds fly over Encinitas in support of healthcare workers

North Coast Current May 15, 2020
The Air Force Thunderbirds flying team performed shows of support for San Diego healthcare workers — including Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Naomi Lowe (right) works on playful speech therapy exercises with a child in Tijuana in early March as part of a ConnectMed volunteer work day. (ConnectMed photo)

Carlsbad nonprofit ConnectMed helps patients in Tijuana and Ensenada

North Coast Current April 4, 2019
Carlsbad-based nonprofit ConnectMed International is set to host a day offering free medical support and reconstructive surgery for patients in underserved communities of Ensenada on May 5, following a similar event in March in Tijuana, the organization announced.
Encinitas resident Dr. Megan Hamreus has been named chief of staff for Scripps Mercy Hospital’s San Diego and Chula Vista campuses, Scripps Health announced Jan. 17. (Scripps Health courtesy photo)

Encinitas resident named chief of staff for Scripps Mercy hospitals

North Coast Current January 18, 2019
Encinitas resident Dr. Megan Hamreus has been named chief of staff for Scripps Mercy Hospital’s San Diego and Chula Vista campuses, Scripps Health announced.
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