What are you looking for?

Search for information about a condition or treatment, or a clinical location










Why I’m Not Offended When My Patient Wants a Second Opinion

Second opinions in health care can be valuable for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Not all…

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Dr. Ahn is a medical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating colorectal cancer and blood diseases.…

Physician Burnout: How One Surgeon Grapples with Work-Life Balance

Sharon Shiraga, MD, a surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, discusses how she maintains the divide between work and home…

Beating Brain Tumors

How the USC Brain Tumor Center is bringing new hope and treatments to brain cancer patients When 64-year-old Felicitas Gonzales…

What to Know About Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises may be most effective when overseen by a qualified therapist. Many people have heard of Kegel exercises, which…

How to Tell If You Have a Brain Tumor

Brain tumors can present many different symptoms. A Keck Medicine of USC neurosurgeon explains when you should see a doctor. …

Rare Kidney-Liver Paired Exchange Performed at Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC transplant experts helped one set of siblings save another. A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by…

When Should I See a Urologist?

Urological symptoms can be embarrassing. The director of USC Urology at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital shares his advice. Sensitive areas…

Bone Marrow and Lung Transplants Treat Rare Genetic Condition

A rare genetic condition required two transplants — and the expertise of a multidisciplinary team. By the time Vicente Samano…

Vaccine Update for Fall 2024

Advice on vaccines for Fall 2024 from Keck Medicine of USC. Fall is on its way, and now is a…

How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Falls are preventable. Here’s what you can do, according to a podiatric surgeon. Falls are costly — and deadly. The…

What Is the Recommended Age for a Mammogram?

Updated breast cancer screening guidelines in 2024 lowered the recommended mammogram screening age. According to updated guidelines from the U.S.…