A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by Keck Medicine of USC's Transplant Institute allowed one set of siblings to save…

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It’s a medical condition that millions of American women have, but people rarely talk about. You may not be familiar…

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After she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, DeeDee Rescher received top-notch care closer to home, thanks to USC Norris Comprehensive…

Dr. Samakar is a general surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. He treats…