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When to See a Gynecologist

Laila Al-Marayati, MD, a Keck Medicine gynecologist who practices at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, provides an overview of what you…

Heart Transplant Saves Retired Firefighter

After a lifetime of service, Ken Cochran turned to the USC Transplant Institute for help when he needed it most.…

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…

Fit for Donation: Health Requirements to Be a Living Organ Donor

When living organ donors need to improve their health, Keck Medicine of USC’s Donate Well Program helps them shape up.…

What Is a Benign Brain Tumor?

Benign tumors make up over half of the tumors Keck Medicine of USC doctors treat. Here’s what you need to…

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…

Meet Amanda Woodworth, MD

Dr. Woodworth is a breast surgical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC. She also treats patients at USC Verdugo Hills…

Is Brain Tumor Risk Inherited?

How important is family history when it comes to brain tumor risk? A physician weighs in. Primary brain tumors —…

Radiation Oncology: Leading Teams in Technology, Training and Beyond

A Keck Medicine of USC expert discusses what makes radiation oncology teams thrive. Radiation oncology is constantly evolving. Staying at…

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…

Is Stopping Hiatal Hernia Recurrence the Key to Curing GERD?

Hiatal hernias are a main cause of GERD. Keck Medicine of USC physicians are working on curing them for good.…

Can Any Treatment Overcome Glioblastoma’s Heterogeneity?

Keck Medicine of USC’s groundbreaking research could revolutionize glioblastoma treatment. The glioma subtype known as glioblastoma is notoriously difficult to…