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Can You Prevent Osteoarthritis?

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

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…

Interprofessional Practice Model Boosts Efficiency and Outcomes for Patients and Physicians, Laryngologist Says

A laryngologist from Keck Medicine of USC explains how interprofessional practice (IPP) benefited his team. Working in silos is often…

Meet Kamran Samakar, MD

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

An Advanced Procedure to Fix Irregular Heartbeat

With the help of an innovative treatment and the expertise of Ivan Ho, MD, at the USC Cardiac and Vascular…

Meet Sebastian Jara, MD, MPH

Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. He…

6 Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries in Teenagers

Do you have active teens? Teach your athlete how to avoid injury with these habits used by professionals. Organized sports…

Meet Emily Siegel, MD

Dr. Siegel is a breast surgical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in the care and surgical management…

Our Emergency Departments: Important Hubs of our Patient Care   

The importance of our emergency departments at USC Arcadia Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Gary Hood, a 77-year-old former…

Exercising in Hot Weather: Tips to Prevent Heat Exhaustion

When is it too hot to exercise outdoors? Here are doctor-approved tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion when exercising…

Meet Minh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen is a medical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers as well…

Meet the Staff: Rashmi Bandekar, Physical Therapist

As the manager of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s outpatient physical medicine and rehab department, Rashmi Bandekar, PT, DPT, helps patients…