Low testosterone and sexual health issues are just some of the side effects that men with diabetes may experience. It’s a staggering fact that 11.3% of the population of the United States (that’s more than 37 million children and adults) has diabetes, a lifelong disease that impacts the way the body handles glucose in the […]
You may be familiar with melanoma as a type of skin cancer, but what other types of skin cancer are there and what signs should you look out for? With more than 5.4 million people diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer people get. According to the latest reports, each year […]
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Christopher Ornelas, MD, a physiatrist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in spinal disorders, shares tips on how to relieve chronic back pain and get a good night’s sleep. If you have chronic back or neck pain and struggle with sleep, you might assume it’s the pain keeping you from sound slumber. Seems obvious, […]
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Being diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t need to panic, but you do need to be informed. Here are six things you need to know when you’re diagnosed with HPV. 1. Don’t panic. HPV is so prevalent that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some […]
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Even though Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are many myths and misconceptions about the condition. Here are the facts: Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes memory loss. The disease usually progresses slowly, with symptoms worsening over time. In early stages of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s may have […]
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Travel Accommodations For your visit to Keck Medicine of USC, our International Health team can help organize discounted hotel stays, car rentals and things to do during your stay. Click here for information on booking hotels at a discounted rate. Email our Patient/Guest Relations Supervisor at international@med.usc.edu for more information. Getting a Visa When […]
Financial Obligation For cash patients, we ask that financial arrangement be made prior to patient admission either via our authorized international payment processor or international wire transfer. We will email the patient with a payment link to Flywire when the fee for service is determined. We understand that medical bills and health insurance plans can […]
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Dr. Ochoa is a dermatologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in infectious diseases of the skin as well as general skin diseases such as acne, eczema, skin cancer and psoriasis. She treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. Her mother […]