A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the different types of viral hepatitis and how they can be prevented. Hepatitis is a general term describing inflammation of the liver. While hepatitis can be caused by genetic conditions, autoimmune disorders, fatty liver or alcohol, the most well-known types of hepatitis are viral in nature: hepatitis A, […]
Learn why patients may benefit from a hysterectomy and how surgical advancements have improved the procedure. You probably know someone who has had a hysterectomy. Statistics show more than 14% of women in the United States have undergone the procedure, and it’s the second most common surgery performed on women after cesarean sections, according to […]
Craig J. Baker, MD, chief of cardiac surgery for the Keck School of Medicine of USC, explains key developments reshaping the field. Cardiac surgery capabilities are advancing alongside new technology, medical research and — at specialized cardiovascular institutes like the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC — multidisciplinary collaboration between […]
A partial or total knee replacement can bring significant relief to patients living with chronic pain. A knee replacement is one of the most common surgeries in the United States. Doctors perform an estimated 790,000 total knee replacements each year, according to the American College of Rheumatology. But is it the right move for you? […]
Experts explain why health systems like Keck Medicine of USC are uniquely positioned to identify depression risk early, often during routine encounters. In recognition of World Mental Health Day in October, experts explain screening practices for suicide risk and depression at Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and clinics. One in five U.S. adults experiences mental […]
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Looking for a new OB/GYN? The obstetricians/gynecologists of Keck Medicine of USC share a few questions to ask before booking your first appointment. Choosing the right OB/GYN is one of the most sensitive decisions a patient can make. The obstetricians/gynecologists of Keck Medicine of USC will be among the first to tell you how crucial it […]
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Acid reflux might seem like a temporary inconvenience, but long-term acid reflux can be dangerous. Acid reflux can feel like your heart or chest is burning. If you’ve ever experienced acid reflux, you may have wondered if it was abnormal or dangerous. “Everyone has a little bit of acid reflux,” says John Lipham, MD, a […]
Accreditation is a seal of approval for quality care USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) received a three-year term accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for being an accredited facility in echocardiography in the area of adult transthoracic echocardiogram. A transthoracic echocardiogram is a non-invasive ultrasound that examines and takes pictures of the heart. This […]
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A genetically modified HSV-1 could help some melanoma patients live longer. The Keck Medicine of USC physician who led the research shares how. A cancer-fighting herpes virus helped treat one-third of patients with advanced melanoma that was refractory to immunotherapy. Research from the IGNYTE clinical trial, whose study sites included Keck Medicine of USC and […]
Our many resources to help patients adapt to their new ‘normal’ after treatment “Cancer survivor.” This phrase, though small, packs an emotional punch. It’s also a more commonly used term than you may think. Today, there are 18.6 million cancer survivors in the United States, and that number is projected to grow to 26 million […]