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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
A recent evidence review on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is spreading awareness about the clinical effectiveness of current best practices, as well as gaps in knowledge and evidence, particularly in regard to vascular surgery. The analysis, conducted by Keck Medicine of USC's Southern California Evidence Review, surmises the gaps in... Read More »
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that monitors and analyzes hospital quality and safety, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital. This is the third year in a row the hospital has received this distinction. To read the full story, click here.... Read More »
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
As leaders from government, NGOs, businesses, and civil society gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the UN’s climate change conference, Ans Irfan, MD, EdD, DrPH, ScD, MPH, MRPL, associate professor of clinical population and public health sciences, challenged his students to apply their climate knowledge blended with their creativity,... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
On November 9th, a small group of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center's most prominent leaders and faculty, as well as longtime friends and supporters, came together to celebrate 50 years of groundbreaking science and cancer care. In the year of its inception — 1973 — USC Norris was designated one... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
In light of Keck Medicine of USC’s recent growth, the Marketing team has released a brand education video and a quick-reference tip sheet for all current employees, future hires, and new partners. The new resources each serve a unique purpose. The introductory video provides an overview of current brand guidelines... Read More »
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Monday, November 27, 2023
At USC's Conquest spirit event on Nov. 16, the American Heart Association presented the USC Trojan Family with the Heartsaver Heroes Award in recognition of its lifesaving actions in emergency situations and its commitment to help build a community of lifesavers in Los Angeles County. Carolyn Kaloostian, MD, a member... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
This year, ten students earned scholarships that will enable them to earn a Master of Science degree in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine — one of the only programs of its kind in the United States. Compared to the previous year, this represents a doubling in the number of... Read More »
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A globe-spanning research team has compiled the most comprehensive list of genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk — 451 in all, including 187 newly discovered variants — through a whole-genome analysis that ranks as the largest and most diverse investigation into prostate cancer genetics yet. The research, led by... Read More »
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Until now, scientists interpreted a gene called SYNGAP1 as as only capable of affecting synapses between mature neurons. However, a new study from the Quadrato Lab at USC Stem Cell reveals that certain variations of the gene can disrupt early development in the brain’s cortex. This outermost layer of the... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Amy Ross, PhD, a USC trustee and alumna, was recently appointed vice chair of the USC Health System Board, of which she has been a member since 2021. In this role, she will work closely with Leonard D. Schaeffer, chair of the board, to provide leadership and guidance on the... Read More »
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
On October 26, in honor of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Keck Medicine of USC hosted their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fair for on-site and remote employees throughout the health system. The fair saw nearly 200 participants across the enterprise. Everyone had the opportunity to speak with representatives of Keck Medicine’s... Read More »