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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…

USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital Earns Echocardiography Accreditation by IAC

Accreditation is a seal of approval for quality care USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) received a three-year term accreditation by…

A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist Oana Maria Penciu, MD, describes how she manages patients’ expectations of the results of treatment.…

How to Stop Diarrhea

Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with Keck Medicine of USC, explains how to get rid of diarrhea. Diarrhea can…

Bradley Curtis Johnson

Bradley Curtis Johnson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in minimally invasive…

3 Common Symptoms of Menopause

Hot flashes, irregular periods and vaginal dryness are common during menopause. What can be done to make life easier? Menopause…

Why Patients Who Need a Lung Transplant Are Often Referred Too Late

A Keck Medicine of USC lung transplant expert explains why many doctors wait too long to get their patients onto…

Is Foul-Smelling Poop a Sign of Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC gastrointestinal surgeon explains when changes in your stool odor could warrant concern. If you’re worried…