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Stories from Keck Medicine of USC’s patients and physicians
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Living-Donor Transplant Revitalizes Rock Climber
A living-donor kidney transplant didn’t just save An Pham’s life. It also gave him a renewed spirit and sense of...
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Triple Bypass Surgery Begins New Collaboration
The first collaboration between Keck Medicine of USC surgeons and USC Arcadia Hospital staff has paved the way for a...
Prosthetic Leg Breakthrough Boosts Mobility
A prosthetic leg option from Europe delivers exceptional mobility. Keck Medicine of USC is one of only a few places...
Breast Cancer Patient Seeks Early Intervention
By advocating for herself and working with an expert team at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Jocelyn Aguilar has a new...
Wellness
Advice for healthful living, straight from experts at Keck Medicine
May 15, 2023
How to Address Frequent Urination
May 15, 2023
4 Steps to Heal Faster After Surgery
May 15, 2023
How to Make Healthful Habits Stick
November 9, 2022
How to Stop Severe Bleeding
November 9, 2022
How to Prepare for a Visit with a New Doctor
November 9, 2022
5 Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them
November 1, 2021
3 Urological Screenings All Men Should Know
November 1, 2021
Enjoying the Holidays While Eating Healthy
November 1, 2020
How to Manage Stress for Better Health
System News
Stories from Keck Medicine’s locations across Southern California
May 15, 2023
Perspective: A Commitment to Health Equity
May 15, 2023
Clinical Trial Expansion Supports Diversity
May 15, 2023
Meet the Staff: Teri Rice, Family Education Program Coordinator
May 15, 2023
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Turns 50
May 15, 2023
Advanced Endoscopy Lab Provides Versatility
May 9, 2023
Gender-Affirming Care Program Delivers Inclusion
November 9, 2022
Trauma Surgeons Visit Combat Zone in Ukraine
November 9, 2022
Perspective: 4 Mantras of Top Clinical Leaders
November 9, 2022
Meet the Staff: Elmer Diwa, Respiratory Therapist
Research
New discoveries from the Keck School of Medicine and Keck Medicine of USC
May 15, 2023
Fast Food and Liver Disease: What's the Connection?
May 15, 2023
Most Adults Misunderstand Blood Pressure Numbers
November 9, 2022
SIR-T Immunotherapy Targets Prostate Cancer
November 9, 2022
Should Alcohol Use Delay a Liver Transplant?
November 9, 2022
Cochlear Implants Key for Early Intervention
November 9, 2022
Are IBD and Depression Connected?
April 1, 2022
How Food Insecurity Is Linked to Liver Disease
November 1, 2020
New Hope For Singer With Hearing Loss
Wellness
Advice for healthful living, straight from experts at Keck Medicine
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
November 9, 2022
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....
November 9, 2022
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...
November 9, 2022
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...
November 1, 2021
3 Urological Screenings All Men Should Know
Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain key issues that can affect men's urological health — and what to expect...
November 1, 2021
Enjoying the Holidays While Eating Healthy
Two Keck Medicine of USC physicians share easy tips for achieving the right balance at a time of year when...
System News
Stories from Keck Medicine’s locations across Southern California
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
May 9, 2023
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....
November 9, 2022
Trauma Surgeons Visit Combat Zone in Ukraine
Four Keck Medicine of USC trauma surgeons supported medical teams and treated patients on a recent trip to Ukraine. “Part...
November 9, 2022
Perspective: 4 Mantras of Top Clinical Leaders
What makes a clinical leader truly exceptional? The task may seem daunting, but the solutions are often simple, says John...
Research
New discoveries from the Keck School of Medicine and Keck Medicine of USC
May 15, 2023
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...
May 15, 2023
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...
November 9, 2022
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...
November 9, 2022
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...
November 9, 2022
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...
November 9, 2022
Are IBD and Depression Connected?
A clinical overlap exists between both conditions, research from Keck Medicine of USC finds — and either illness may trigger...
April 1, 2022
How Food Insecurity Is Linked to Liver Disease
The lack of access to affordable, nutritious food puts those with chronic liver disease at a higher risk of death,...
November 1, 2020
New Hope For Singer With Hearing Loss
A hearing aid and a cochlear implant helped actor and singer Sandy Blake after she lost hearing in both ears,...
