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How You Can Qualify to Be a Living Kidney Donor

What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced…

How to Get Added to a Lung Transplant Waiting List

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing…

What Is Radiation for Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains what to know about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation oncology — the…

How to Qualify as a Living Liver Donor

A USC Transplant Institute physician explains the living-liver-donation process: requirements, recovery and the life-changing impact of this vital gift. When…

How to Get Added to the Heart Transplant List

An expert details how you can get added to the heart transplant list at a qualified center such as Keck…

Rare HeartMate 6 LVAD Saves Patient with Heart Failure After Chemotherapy

Keck Medicine of USC heart failure specialists, surgeons and critical care experts explain how this off-label option quickly became lifesaving.…

Why Is My Voice Changing as I Get Older?

Hoarseness may be part of aging, but therapy can help your voice stay strong. Voice changes are a normal part…

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: How Four Steps Can Save Two Legs, Worldwide

A Keck Medicine of USC podiatric surgeon outlines actionable steps for optimizing diabetic foot ulcer care. Each year, diabetic foot…

How Do Doctors Help Patients Manage Cancer Treatment Expectations?

A breast cancer surgeon explains how doctors help patients learn what to expect from treatment. Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, a…

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…

Helping Patients Weigh Medical Advice from Friends and Family 

When patients receive outside medical opinions from friends, family or online sources, how can physicians respond? A Keck Medicine of…

Kidney Stones: Are They Different for Women?

Both men and women can get kidney stones. A urologist with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of…