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Keck Medicine of USC debuts new, state-of-the-art Pasadena location

The newest addition to the renowned health system is the largest and most advanced outpatient location Six years in the…

What Cancer Screenings Should Older Adults Get?

A medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly…

Meet Danielle Sterrenberg, MD

Dr. Sterrenberg is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with Keck Medicine of USC. Her clinical and research interests center…

What to Know About Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. …

Cancer Treatment: When Should Doctors Change Course?

A hematologist-oncologist discusses signs that a different line of cancer treatment is needed. Confirmation bias exists everywhere, even within cancer…

5 Big Changes in Cardiac Surgery

Craig J. Baker, MD, chief of cardiac surgery for the Keck School of Medicine of USC, explains key developments reshaping…

What Are My Options for Breast Reconstruction?

At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, a collaborative reconstructive surgery team provides breast cancer patients with transformative options for recovery. For…

Robotically Assisted Cochlear Implant Surgery Restores Hearing

After battling hearing loss throughout her life, Claudia Gonzales became the first California patient to receive the robotically assisted procedure.…

Perspective: Advanced Treatments in Local Communities

Smitha Ravipudi, MPH, shares why Keck Medicine's recently opened Pasadena location represents an ethos that is central to the health…

Preventing Suicide with Compassion: Keck Medicine’s System-Wide Approach

Psychiatrist Dr. Steven Siegel discusses how the Keck Medicine community addresses suicide prevention. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,…

Is Acid Reflux Dangerous?

Acid reflux might seem like a temporary inconvenience, but long-term acid reflux can be dangerous. Acid reflux can feel like…

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…