The All of Us Research Program is a nationwide effort to build one of the most diverse health databases for research in the world by gathering health information from a million or more people living in the United … Read More »
The medical community substantially contributes to climate change, a global threat with numerous, widespread detriments to health. In the United States alone, the health care industry accounts for 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
“The contribution to emissions is huge,” said … Read More »
Students at the USC School of Pharmacy have launched the National Hispanic Pharmacist Association (NHPA) student chapter under the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). The new USC NHPA chapter was created in partnership with USC’s affinity group Latinx … Read More »
Three years ago, Robert Johnson had his right leg amputated above the knee due to bone cancer. He was fitted with a prosthetic leg that connected to his residual limb with a cuplike shell or “socket,” traditionally the only type … Read More »
Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they’ve lost by generating new … Read More »
Mary Lawlor, ScD, OTR/L, associate chair of research and professor at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, was named the recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Eleanor Clarke Slagle … Read More »
Former athlete Vai Faamafoe had survived a near fatal case of COVID-19. Among the life-saving measures his doctors employed was a tracheostomy. Unfortunately, complications from the long-term effects of the disease caused further damage to his airway, requiring a second … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC has expanded access to oncology services in Orange County with the opening of a new location in Newport Beach specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancers and blood … Read More »
Stacey Dusing, PhD, PT, says she’s always been a bit of a “kid person.” Whether babysitting as a teen or teaching swim lessons, the Sykes Family Chair in pediatric physical therapy, health and development has always felt … Read More »
Buoyed by positive polling, cannabis may soon be legal at the federal level as policymakers discuss bipartisan approaches to legalization. With the drug already legal in 20 states, many other states are poised to expand the cannabis industry’s commercial operations.
Sharing … Read More »
After three years, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is set to once again host a satellite commencement ceremony following the USC commencement on Friday, May 13. Serving as … Read More »