Did you know heart disease affects women differently than men? Find out your risk factors and how to recognize the symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but they still tend to be underdiagnosed. “There is still a lack of awareness about […]
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After a testicular cancer diagnosis, Cameron Khani was able to avoid chemotherapy and radiation — thanks to an innovative approach by a Keck Medicine of USC specialist who treated him. Cameron Khani always wanted to be a father. So when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 31, the thought of losing […]
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Sudden hearing loss brought Danny Kwok to Keck Medicine of USC’s Arcadia clinic, where an otolaryngologist’s deep knowledge of his patient population inspired an early diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Danny Kwok was a little surprised when, during his first office visit with Keck Medicine of USC otolaryngologist Kevin Hur, MD, one of Dr. Hur’s first […]
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Comprehensive Treatment for All Types of Glaucoma Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages your optic nerve. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma damages the nerve that connects the eye and brain, resulting in vision loss. The condition affects your side vision (peripheral vision) first, so early on, you may not […]
Treatment for Eye Infection Symptoms Redness, irritation, discharge, swelling, pain and vision loss are all symptoms of eye infections. An eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria, viruses or fungi invade the tissues of the eye and other eye structures. A common eye infection is pink eye. Your symptoms may be present in many different parts […]
Diagnosis and Treatment for Corneal and External Disease The cornea is the clear tissue in the front of the eye that provides approximately two-thirds of the focusing power of the eye. It plays an important role in focusing light onto the retina, which gives you clear vision. When this delicate tissue is damaged, it can […]
Keck Medicine advocates for the LGBTQ+ community As we near the end of June, Pride month, I am both heartened and distressed. I am inspired by the many events and celebrations our health system organized to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. We had a large, enthusiastic showing at the recent LA Pride Parade, and […]
Keck Medicine of USC doctors talk about the rise in use of the semaglutide medications known as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss. It’s hard to exist in Los Angeles these days without knowing what the latest trend in weight loss is. The current fad is so ubiquitous that it even made it into a […]
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Shannon Bradley Shannon Bradley, MBAChief Health Equity, Inclusion and Community OfficerKeck Medicine of USC Shannon Bradley serves as the inaugural chief health equity, inclusion and community officer with Keck Medicine of USC. She plays a pivotal role in strategic planning and leadership, promoting inclusion, health equity and workforce development across the health system while building […]
A prosthetic leg option from Europe delivers exceptional mobility. Keck Medicine of USC is one of only a few places in the United States to offer it. For Robert Johnson, the ability to pick up his young daughter and go for walks around the neighborhood with his wife means everything. But it was not long […]