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San Diegan gets revolutionary liver cancer treatment (video)

Histotripsy removes patient’s liver cancer without the need for surgery or chemotherapy.

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How Evalyn got her energy back

Evalyn discovered the cause of her longtime fatigue and found renewed energy through compassionate, patient-centered heart care.

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Common basketball injuries

The most common types of basketball injuries affect players of all levels on the court. Learn how to treat and, importantly, prevent them.

Douglas Erns of San Diego with his Sharp HealthCare team

Grateful cardiac arrest survivor offers thanks (video)

Douglas Erns survived cardiac arrest, due to the advanced care he received at Sharp. He returned one year later to thank the teams that saved his life.

Five potential culprits causing your lower back pain

Lower back pain can be caused by a variety of issues, ranging from simple sprains to serious injuries that require surgery.

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Finding an answer to endometriosis

After struggling with worsening symptoms for years, Lindsey Morando finally found the answer she’d been looking for — along with relief.

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A pre-wedding diagnosis and decision that made a difference

An oncology nurse shares how a simple cooling cap helped preserve her hair during chemotherapy as she prepared for her wedding.

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Cyclist returns to family life after 150-foot ravine fall

Joe Wilson is finding new ways of enjoying day-to-day moments despite losing an eye and breaking several bones in a mountain bike crash.

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