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LVAD Sustains Mother Awaiting New Heart

A mechanical device is keeping Zuleyma Santos alive as she awaits a transplant. She’s also spreading the word about heart…

Are You Ready for a Knee Replacement?

A partial or total knee replacement can bring significant relief to patients living with chronic pain.  A knee replacement is…

How to Prevent Sports Injuries

How can sports injuries be prevented? Doctors share tips. As we get older, staying active becomes even more important for…

What to Do for Back Pain

Can you relieve your back pain without surgery? Back pain is among the most common ailments affecting Americans. Muscle strains…

Is Kidney Disease Hereditary?

Hereditary kidney disease can impact family members in each generation. Learn about the different types of hereditary kidney disease and…

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? A Vascular Surgeon Answers.

Keck Medicine of USC vascular surgeon Miguel F. Manzur, MD, explains symptoms of venous insufficiency and how to treat chronic…

What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease is a serious, progressive illness that results from a wide range of causes. A kidney specialist shares…

Is It Time for a Hip Replacement?

What patients can expect before, during and after hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery is among the most common procedures…

New FDA-Approved Biomarker Blood Test Could Advance the Field of Care for Alzheimer’s Disease

The first-of-its-kind blood test for biomarkers of amyloid brain plaque paves the way for less-invasive screening for Alzheimer’s disease. A…

What Is a Hernia?

Hernias are a common condition, but there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly they are. Get the facts here.…

When to See a Gynecologist

Laila Al-Marayati, MD, a Keck Medicine gynecologist who practices at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, provides an overview of what you…

Can You Prevent Osteoarthritis?

Is there a cure for osteoarthritis, and how can you prevent osteoarthritis from progressing? As you get older, you may…