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Paul Sisson

Paul Sisson is a reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune and has covered health care in San Diego County since 2010. He is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and earned a journalism degree from Augustana University.

A new clinical trial launched by Scripps Research will investigate using tirzepatide, a popular diabetes and weight loss drug made by Eli Lilly, to treat long COVID. This drug is marketed under the trade name Zepbound for weight loss and Mounjaro, pictured in the injectable pen form, for treating type 2 diabetes.

Can a weight loss and diabetes drug treat long COVID?

November 5, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

New Scripps Research trial will explore the effects of Lilly's GLP-1 drug on reducing the symptoms of the debilitating disease.

Can a weight loss and diabetes drug treat long COVID?

October 31, 2025 at 5:46 a.m.

New Scripps Research trial will explore the effects of Lilly's GLP-1 drug on reducing the symptoms of the debilitating disease.

U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion's (LCAC) unload equipment onto the beach as U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Ospreys and CH-53 Super Stallions fly overhead during the America's Marines 250 event at Camp Pendleton's Red Beach on Oct. 18, 2025 in Oceanside, California. The U.S. Marines are marking their 250th anniversary with a live amphibious assault demonstration and visits from Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Key Camp Pendleton document has no approved artillery firing locations west of I-5

October 22, 2025 at 6:38 a.m.

California says it has no record of any over-freeway fire prior to Saturday's amphibious capabilities demonstration that temporarily closed the freeway

Tanner Michaelis, a research technician, grabs a blood sample on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in La Jolla, CA. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New study builds evidence of immune system’s role in ALS

October 2, 2025 at 6:29 a.m.

For those with specific mutation, scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Columbia were able to document actions of T-cells, providing possible target for new therapies.

Maria Healey holds a photo of her brother, Andrew “AJ” Gabor, at her Chula Vista home on Sept. 3, 2024. Healey sued Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center on behalf of her brother, alleging wrongful death due to delays in care. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Lawsuit alleges California hospital patient died after more than 10-hour delay in getting CT scan

September 8, 2025 at 7:02 a.m.

Case details against Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center point to the importance of detecting and combating deep vein thrombosis which can cause deadly blood clots

John Garcia receives a COVID-19 vaccine from Pharmacy Manager Suzette Crumley at Vons on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024[. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Vaccine situation will be complicated this year, experts warn

August 25, 2025 at 5:44 a.m.

Those with private health insurance expected to have an easier time getting vaccines than those on Medi-Cal if CDC changes adult recommendations

In this 2016 file photo, agents help sign people up for insurance through the Covered California exchange at their storefront in Huntington Beach. (Nick Agro/The Orange County Register via AP, File)

These 3 things may affect your health care coverage

July 21, 2025 at 5:25 a.m.

Experts say failure to renew Affordable Care Act subsidies imperils tens of thousands of San Diego County residents

Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center in San Diego, CA. (Brittany Cruz-Fejeran / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Patient sues Kaiser Permanente alleging infection linked to 2023 sterilization issue

July 10, 2025 at 9:34 a.m.

San Diego medical provider stands by previous assertions that materials found in sterilization trays was not infectious

New deal announced to maintain Blue Shield patients’ access to UC health

July 9, 2025 at 5:37 a.m.

Contract said to last for three years, though final details are still being completed

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant misled the public on the viability of plastics recycling.

California attorney general sues skilled nursing firm for low staffing levels

June 30, 2025 at 6:38 a.m.

AG suit alleges that residents suffered serious injuries due to Medi-Cal and Medicaid funding diversions

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