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Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
March 31, 2026

Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last

 What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.
December 1, 2025

What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.

 Can Adults Develop Asthma?
October 22, 2025

Can Adults Develop Asthma?
Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
March 31, 2026

Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last

A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains why clinical trials are valuable opportunities for many sarcoma patients. A sarcoma...
What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.
December 1, 2025

What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains what symptoms to expect in perimenopause. Menopause is defined as going 12 consecutive...
Can Adults Develop Asthma?
October 22, 2025

Can Adults Develop Asthma?

A Keck Medicine of USC pulmonary expert explains why adults may start experiencing asthma symptoms. Asthma is a chronic lung...
Six Questions to Ask When Choosing an OB/GYN
October 6, 2025

Six Questions to Ask When Choosing an OB/GYN

Looking for a new OB/GYN? The obstetricians/gynecologists of Keck Medicine of USC share a few questions to ask before booking...
 3 Common Symptoms of Menopause
August 29, 2025

3 Common Symptoms of Menopause

Hot flashes, irregular periods and vaginal dryness are common during menopause. What can be done to make life easier? Menopause...
 What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? A Vascular Surgeon Answers.
July 18, 2025

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? A Vascular Surgeon Answers.

Keck Medicine of USC vascular surgeon Miguel F. Manzur, MD, explains symptoms of venous insufficiency and how to treat chronic...
 Is It Time for a Hip Replacement?
June 9, 2025

Is It Time for a Hip Replacement?

What patients can expect before, during and after hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery is among the most common procedures...
 How Dangerous Is Poor Air Quality for Your Health?
June 2, 2025

How Dangerous Is Poor Air Quality for Your Health?

A Keck Medicine of USC thoracic surgeon explains the health impact of poor air quality, including from wildfire smoke. The...
 What to Know Before Your Next Emergency Room Visit
March 7, 2025

What to Know Before Your Next Emergency Room Visit

Top emergency room tips every patient should know. Emergency departments (ED) can be overwhelming. It’s rough to be surrounded by...
 Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says
March 3, 2025

Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says

Second opinions in health care are wise for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Telling your doctor...
 Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health
February 10, 2025

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Experts say losing weight is beneficial for heart health, but there is little research on the long-term impact of intermittent...