For the vast majority of cancer drugs experiencing shortages over a seven-year period, a new USC research study found no statistically significant effect of shortages on chemotherapy treatment.
“These findings are surprising in light of the substantial media and policy … Read More »
The moment USC Assistant Professor of Architecture Kyle Konis, PhD, got into architecture, he was taught the importance of natural light.
When he went on to get his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, he got to study with a … Read More »
The Keck Medicine of USC Health Pavilion will return to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held April 13-14 on the University Park Campus.
The pavilion will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April … Read More »
Hyun Kyoung “Sarah” Hong has always been interested in helping others.
“In high school, I knew I was interested in psychology and psychiatry, listening and making connections with people,” said the Korea-born Hong, USC Student Health’s new violence prevention specialist, who attended … Read More »
Serious mental illness (SMI) imposes devastating costs to a person’s life, impacting health care costs, education, work and life expectancy. The individual economic burden of SMI is high, comparable to cancer and diabetes, and is further exacerbated by the relatively … Read More »
Dental enamel is tricky stuff. Even though it’s the body’s hardest material, if it wears away from cavities, acidic food or drinks or overbrushing, it doesn’t regenerate.
All that could change in the future, though. Janet Moradian-Oldak, PhD, MSc, professor … Read More »
Michael Quick, USC provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, and Carol Mauch Amir, senior vice president for legal affairs and professionalism, will be retiring from their positions, effective June 30, according to a memo from USC Interim President … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC celebrates a milestone on April 1, marking the 10-year anniversary of USC’s purchase of two hospitals from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Hailed at the time as a “tremendous victory,” the acquisition of Keck Hospital of USC — then … Read More »
Communication between doctors and their patients is one factor in providing excellent health care. It is with that in mind that Keck Medicine of USC recently added new features to the myUSCchart patient portal to enhance dialog between patients and … Read More »