Keck Medicine of USC Blog | From Our Experts

March 31, 2026

Why a Clinical Trial May Be a Sarcoma Patient’s Best Option — Not Their Last
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December 1, 2025

What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.
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October 22, 2025

Can Adults Develop Asthma?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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