USC Sarcoma Program specialists explain types of sarcomas, symptoms of a sarcoma and new treatments for these rare cancers. Sarcomas are rare types of cancer that can develop in soft tissues or bone and can occur anywhere in the body. Because they are rare, often they are harder to diagnose than other cancers, and treatments […]
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will investigate if immunotherapy administered at home can achieve the same outcomes as in-clinic therapy. A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will test the feasibility of treating non-small cell lung cancer with immunotherapy provided at home. Immunotherapy, medicines that use the body’s immune system […]
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Keck Medicine of USC researchers are investigating whether performing chemotherapy followed by a novel type of surgery is a viable treatment for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable. The study […]
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Learning about common stroke symptoms will empower you to recognize a stroke — in yourself or someone else — and get help without delay. Stroke prevents blood flow to surrounding areas in the brain, which can result in debilitating or even fatal brain damage. In fact, stroke is a leading cause of death and serious, […]
Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss underlying medical conditions that may be causing your sleep trouble. Insomnia The most common sleep disorder in the United States, according to The National Institutes of Health, insomnia is very often a psychophysiological disorder that encompasses difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep or both. “Many things can cause insomnia,” […]
A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by Keck Medicine of USC’s Transplant Institute allowed one set of siblings to save the other. Joselin Casillas, a 28-year-old teacher from West Covina, had been dealing with symptoms of biliary atresia, a rare and incurable liver disease, since the day she was born. The condition causes blockages in […]
Researchers from Keck Medicine of USC identified the blood glucose levels that signal a greater likelihood of developing periprosthetic joint infections post-surgery. High blood glucose level is linked to an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection in patients who receive total hip replacement surgery (also known as total hip arthroplasty), according to new research from […]
You can lessen the risk of tension headache, migraine and cluster headaches by following some best practices. Lauren Green, DO, a neurologist with the USC Headache and Neuralgia Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, explains how experts can help patients learn to deal with headaches. Tension headache. Migraine. Cluster headaches. Sinus headaches. As someone […]
The USC Deep Brain Stimulation Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, offers deep brain stimulation to patients while they are asleep, an option that may make patients more receptive to the procedure. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an option for patients with movement disorders whose symptoms can’t be controlled by medications and psychological treatments […]
A new study by researchers with Keck Medicine of USC identified a 24% lower risk of death for hearing-loss participants who regularly used hearing aids. The correlation indicates the need for further understanding and promotion of the benefits of hearing care. Only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, even though their […]
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