Analysis of more than 82,000 children with autism finds clear disparities in health care usage

A new analysis of data collected from more than 82,000 children with autism finds clear disparities in health care usage across seven years reveals significant differences in their health care utilization according to sex, race and ethnicity.

Results and implications of Read More »

April 29th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

William A. Heeres named Chairman Emeritus, Board of Councilors

Longtime board leader William A. Heeres, PharmD, has been appointed chairman emeritus of the USC School of Pharmacy Board of Councilors.

With David W. Neu heading the Board of Councilors since November, Heeres continues to serve on Read More »

April 29th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Synthetic chemicals known as PFAS linked to liver damage

Exposure to a class of widely used synthetic chemicals is connected to liver damage according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and published on April 27 in Read More »

April 28th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Distinguished filmmaker and laryngectomy patient recognized for cinematic advocacy

In 2016, Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Bill Brummel started having severe breathing problems. His airway, doctors found, was almost completely closed due to the long-term side effects of radiation treatment Brummel received for tonsil cancer 24 years ago.

To save Read More »

April 27th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study reveals that AI could help liver transplant patients with alcohol use disorder

A screening tool developed with artificial intelligence and trained on hundreds of hours of patient interviews could flag risks for relapse in liver transplant patients with alcohol use disorder — and prompt precise interventions, according to a new study from Read More »

April 27th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|