Wellness

Advice for healthful living, straight from experts at Keck Medicine

Convincing a Loved One to See a Doctor

It's not always easy to convince a loved one to seek care. Two experts from Keck Medicine of USC offer...
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How to Address Chronic and Severe Headaches

If you're experiencing worse than occasional headaches, it may be time to ask for help. Specialists from Keck Medicine of...
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How to Address Frequent Urination

Frequent urination is a surprisingly common issue with several potential causes. Experts at Keck Medicine of USC are here to...
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4 Steps to Heal Faster After Surgery

Keck Medicine of USC has implemented a set of protocols, known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (or ERAS), to help...
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How to Make Healthful Habits Stick

Healthy lifestyle habits are not always easy to maintain. Two experts from Keck Medicine of USC share tips about how...
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How to Stop Severe Bleeding

A Keck Medicine of USC trauma surgeon shares five lifesaving steps anyone can take to help someone who is wounded....
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How to Prepare for a Visit with a New Doctor

Coming to an appointment prepared — and proactive — will help ease your nerves. Two physicians from Keck Medicine of...
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5 Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain common sources of back pain — and what the discomfort is trying to...
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System News

Stories from Keck Medicine’s locations across Southern California

Perspective: Trusted Care at Every Step

Felipe Osorno, MS, chief post-acute care officer and chief of staff for Keck Medicine of USC, says that post-acute care...
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Meet the Staff: Jenny Huynh, Mammography Technologist

Jenny Huynh envisioned a health care career as a child in Vietnam, where medical resources were often scarce. Today, as...
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Perspective: A Commitment to Health Equity

Keck Medicine of USC's chief diversity and inclusion officer, Shannon Bradley, MBA, says that her mission for health equity is...
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Clinical Trial Expansion Supports Diversity

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has expanded its wide selection of cancer clinical trials to Keck Medicine of USC's Koreatown...
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Meet the Staff: Teri Rice, Family Education Program Coordinator

As coordinator of the Family Education Program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital for almost three decades, Teri Rice has helped...
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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Turns 50

For five decades, USC-VHH has stayed true to its community focus while continuing to evolve in the 21st century. In...
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Advanced Endoscopy Lab Provides Versatility

A new, state-of-the-art laboratory at Keck Medical Center of USC provides all endoscopy services in one designated setting. The Advanced...
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Gender-Affirming Care Program Delivers Inclusion

The new Keck Medicine of USC program provides comprehensive care that, until recently, has been largely relegated to LGBTQ+-focused clinics....
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Research

New discoveries from the Keck School of Medicine and Keck Medicine of USC

Black Men Face Greater Prostate Cancer Risk

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has identified nine new genetic risks factors — seven of...
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1 in 3 Americans Face Greater Alcohol Risks

The impact of heavy alcohol intake may be worse for the health of people experiencing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of...
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Fast Food and Liver Disease: What's the Connection?

A Keck Medicine of USC study found that a fast-food diet can contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You may...
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Most Adults Misunderstand Blood Pressure Numbers

A study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics found that most adults don't understand blood pressure...
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SIR-T Immunotherapy Targets Prostate Cancer

Adapted from an existing treatment harnessing the body's immune system, the discovery could unlock a potential next-generation cell therapy. A...
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Should Alcohol Use Delay a Liver Transplant?

Recipients with a history of heavy drinking had high survival rates after transplantation, a recent study finds. Many were able...
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Cochlear Implants Key for Early Intervention

The devices boost skill development for infants with hearing loss and severe developmental delays more than hearing aids, new research...
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Are IBD and Depression Connected?

A clinical overlap exists between both conditions, research from Keck Medicine of USC finds — and either illness may trigger...
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