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Meet Caitlin Houghton, MD

Dr. Houghton is a surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in performing minimally invasive foregut and general surgery.…

Every Colorectal Cancer Patient’s Journey Is Unique

An expert explains why there is never just one approach to treating colorectal cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal…

Why Heart Transplants Are So Rewarding and So Challenging Today

Demand for heart transplants still outstrips supply, but other advancements are improving the practice, says transplant cardiologist Ajay S. Vaidya,…

Can Any Treatment Overcome Glioblastoma’s Heterogeneity?

Keck Medicine of USC’s groundbreaking research could revolutionize glioblastoma treatment. The glioma subtype known as glioblastoma is notoriously difficult to…

Radiation Oncology: Leading Teams in Technology, Training and Beyond

A Keck Medicine of USC expert discusses what makes radiation oncology teams thrive. Radiation oncology is constantly evolving. Staying at…

Preventing Spinal Cord Stroke Following Endovascular Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Keck Medicine of USC surgeons are pioneering a novel bypass to address this dreaded complication. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) can…

Mammogram Screening Gets Personalized

Annual mammogram screening is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach. Only one rule holds true for all women when it comes…

Everything You Need to Know About Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery

While recovery from surgery can vary from patient to patient, a Keck Medicine of USC orthopedic surgeon details best tips…

The Power of Technology and Innovation in a Thriving Health System

TJ Malseed, Chief Digital and Information Officer for Keck Medicine of USC, discusses how IT strategy elevates patient care Each…

What Have Experts Learned About Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Movement Disorders?

A Keck Medicine of USC neurologist discusses adaptive DBS, the next generation of deep brain stimulation.  For all the strides…

How Are Strokes Treated?

Matthew Tenser, MD, director of neuro-interventional surgery at USC Arcadia Hospital, shares how specialists treat these life-threatening emergencies. A stroke…

How to Succeed in a Career in Neurosurgery

A neurosurgeon details seven ways to have a successful career in medicine and neurosurgery. Having worked at an academic medical…