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Lauren E. Hawley

 Dr. Hawley is board certified in General Surgery. She received her MD with highest honors from Baylor College of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She served her General Surgery residency at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and was named Outstanding Chief Resident.Dr. Hawley has a continuing […]

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High Blood Sugar Raises Infection Risk After Hip Replacement

Having high blood sugar on the day you have hip replacement surgery could put you at greater risk of joint infections after the procedure, according to a new study by Keck Medicine of USC researchers. Past research has shown that hyperglycemia, a common diabetes symptom, can increase someone’s likelihood of developing joint infections after total […]

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New Blood Test Diagnoses Ovarian Cancer

A breakthrough study led by USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers may offer doctors a blood test to diagnose the most common and deadliest form of ovarian cancer. Unlike with many other cancers, biopsies to detect ovarian cancer are typically not an option. That makes it hard for doctors to choose the best course of […]

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What Causes Adult Bedwetting?

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist and urogynecologist defines enuresis, also known as bedwetting. “Enuresis in adults is more common than people think,” says David Ginsberg, MD, a urologist and urogynecologist with USC Urology, part of Keck Medicine of USC. “Causes include urinary tract infection and sleep apnea, but the most common cause is overactive […]

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