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Meet John C. Lipham, MD

Dr. Lipham is a gastrointestinal surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in benign and malignant diseases of the…

Vaccine Update for Fall 2024

Advice on vaccines for Fall 2024 from Keck Medicine of USC. Fall is on its way, and now is a…

Appreciating our nurses

Guest author Annette Sy, chief nursing executive for Keck Medical Center of USC, talks about why nurses are one of…

How to Diagnose and Treat an Ear Infection

A Keck Medicine of USC ear, nose and throat expert explains how to treat ear infections and when to seek…

Meet Kristina Voss, MD 

Dr. Voss is an ophthalmologist with Keck Medicine of USC. She treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris…

Ending Medical Stigma: How to Talk to Your Patients About Obesity Treatment

For patients with obesity, diet and exercise attempts have a 98% failure rate. So why is there a stigma in…

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.…

How One Oncologist Helps Patients Weigh the Pros and Cons of Cancer Treatments

Every cancer treatment comes with its own risks and advantages. A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains how nuanced…

Physician Burnout: An Oncologist’s Tips for Work-Life Balance

Ravi Shankar, MD, an oncologist with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, shares five…

What Is Stenosis of the Spine?

A Keck Medicine of USC spine surgeon shares what you need to know about spinal stenosis, a radiographic finding that…

What Causes Colon Cancer?

What causes colon cancer, and how can screening and lifestyle choices reduce your risk? Colorectal (colon and rectal cancer) is…

Meet Rene Sotelo, MD

Dr. Sotelo is a urologist with Keck Medicine of USC specializing in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. He treats patients…