COVID-19 Delta variant rise looms as K-12 schools prepare to reopen

Infections from the COVID-19 Delta variant are rising across the country just as most K-12 schools are preparing to reopen.

Children aged 12 and older can get vaccinated — and nearly 58% of them in America have done so, according to Read More »

August 4th, 2021|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

New center aims to improve access, delivery of care to vulnerable groups

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted vulnerable populations and the multiple barriers they face in accessing quality health care. In this era of rising costs and harsh social inequities, public hospital and clinic professionals are searching for novel ways to improve Read More »

August 3rd, 2021|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Scientists explore the latent regenerative potential of the inner ear

Scientists from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Neil Segil have identified a natural barrier to the regeneration of the inner ear’s sensory cells, which are lost in hearing and balance disorders. Overcoming this barrier may be a first Read More »

August 3rd, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Racial and ethnic disparities discovered in post-operative breast cancer surgery outcomes

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women and surgery is a primary treatment for these women. Among women receiving surgery, up to 13% will have a post-operative visit to an emergency department, according to recent research.

A Read More »

August 2nd, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|