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Meet Gabriel Zada, MD

Dr. Zada is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in brain, skull base and pituitary…

Are Hiccups a Sign of Something Serious?

If your hiccups are chronic, they may be more than a temporary annoyance. Find out about the underlying medical conditions…

Meet Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD

Dr. Chen is a neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spine cancer. He treats patients at Keck…

5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

Even though Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are many myths and misconceptions about the condition.…

The Importance of Diagnosing Early Dementia

When the behavior of someone close to you changes, finding out what the underlying cause is can seem daunting. A…

Same-Week Brain Surgery for Mom and Daughter

When Felicitas and Margarita Gonzales unexpectedly needed brain surgery eight days apart, Gabriel Zada, MD, earned the thanks of their…

Warning Signs of a Ministroke

Patients must treat ministroke symptoms seriously because they often precede a stroke. The term “ministroke” may not sound like too…

Vascular Surgery Removes Carotid Body Tumor

Michael Mengote’s carotid body tumor was the largest his USC Arcadia Hospital surgeon had seen. Now, Michael is back to…

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…

Can Medical Conditions Elevate Suicide Risk?

Keck Medicine of USC mental health clinical leaders discuss risk-management strategies. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and other…

Steroids Found to Limit Effectiveness of Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment

Keck Medicine of USC researchers discovered that tumors shrank less in patients who were given steroids for symptoms of lung…

Radiation Oncology: Top Questions from Patients

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist shares patients’ most-asked questions about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation therapy is a…