A dermatologist’s advice for spotting early skin cancer signs — and when to seek medical attention. Every day, close to 10,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common form of cancer in the country. Knowing the key signs of skin cancer is critical. “Early intervention for any […]
For patients with obesity, diet and exercise attempts have a 98% failure rate. So why is there a stigma in medicine around discussing treatment options for obesity? One of the biggest hurdles in treating the obesity epidemic is the stigma around discussing and treating obesity like what it is: a chronic disease. “Obesity is one […]
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Chronic kidney disease is a serious, progressive illness that results from a wide range of causes. A kidney specialist shares what you need to know. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic kidney disease impacts about 35.5 million people in the United States alone. It can happen at any age, and it’s […]
Keck Medicine of USC heart failure specialists, surgeons and critical care experts explain how this off-label option quickly became lifesaving. When an adverse reaction to chemotherapy sent a patient into heart failure, it took state-of-the-art treatment from an advanced cardiovascular team to save him in time. Leaders from the USC Advanced Heart Failure Center, part […]
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Over 38 million people in the United States have diabetes. A Keck Medicine of USC endocrinologist discusses five warning signs of this chronic disease. Diabetes is a lifelong disease that affects almost 12% of people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these people are often […]
When a person has abdominal pain, the exact location of the discomfort can often reveal the source of problem. When abdominal pain hits, it’s often difficult for people to name what’s causing it. Could it be food poisoning? Appendicitis? Gallstones? The complexity of the digestive system and a wide range of potential problems can make […]
A Keck Medicine of USC spine surgeon shares what you need to know about spinal stenosis, a radiographic finding that can be present in over 40% of Americans above the age of 50. Back pain, leg pain and sciatica are common complaints that bring patients to doctors’ offices. Many people do not realize that these […]
Dr. Rao is Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology at the Keck School of Medicine and Director of Uveitis Service. He is involved in the treatment of inflammatory ocular diseases affecting the uveal tract, vitreous, retina and sclera. He has received numerous honors and awards for his research endeavors on ocular inflammatory diseases from Research to […]
What patients can expect before, during and after hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery is among the most common procedures in the United States. An estimated 544,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year, according to the American College of Rheumatology. That number is expected to increase as the population ages — and as a […]
Dr. Sotelo is a urologist with Keck Medicine of USC specializing in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. He treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Becoming a doctor was a lifelong dream. “I always wanted to be a […]