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The latest news and patient stories about Sharp Memorial Hospital from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Dr. Paulo Guillinta, Emily Morello and Dr. Ajay Yadlapati of Sharp HealthCare

When a caregiver becomes a patient

After a frightening morning, one Sharp caregiver discovers a hidden heart condition — and learns the importance of listening to your body.

Gary English of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital with Morgan Stickney and Melissa Demes

A second chance after a life-saving heart transplant

When one man’s heart unexpectedly failed, the teams at Sharp helped guide him through an emotional journey of survival, healing and hope.

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Sharing a bond through organ donation (video)

Ruth and Christine are more than Sharp co-workers – they now share the bond of a life-changing kidney donation.

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A fall that led to early detection

A fall while hanging lights led to a scan — and an early lung finding that changed one man’s health journey.

Person sitting in hospital bed with clasped hands and a blanket

Why you need to know about sepsis

Sepsis is the body's critical response to an infection, causing widespread inflammation.

Cardiac CT: A faster, clearer answer for chest pain

Chest pain can be scary, but a newer heart test is helping doctors get faster, clearer answers with less risk.

David Waitley, Sydney Sachs and Heidi Waitley of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

From high-risk newborn to new mother at Sharp Mary Birch

Sydney, who previously had two kidney transplants at Sharp, gave birth after spending a month in the hospital being monitored during her high-risk pregnancy.

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First at Sharp: New laser brain procedure provides relief

New technology, called LITT, offers a less invasive alternative to destroy brain tumors.

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