Clinical trial investigates innovative way to control Type 2 diabetes

Keck Medicine of USC has launched a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of a new outpatient, nonsurgical endoscopic procedure in stabilizing blood glucose levels for patients.

The procedure is designed for patients before they require insulin. It targets Read More »

March 16th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Stem cell scientists discover gene that controls jaw development

A study from USC Stem Cell has revealed how a specific gene contributes to the development of bones, tendons and glands in the jaw.

All three develop from the same type of stem cell — known as neural Read More »

March 14th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Scientists probe how surfing could help chronic pain

USC will soon launch a study to determine the effects of surfing on both chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Leading the research is Jason Kutch, PhD, an associate professor at the USC Division Read More »

March 14th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Norris expands cancer clinical trials to Koreatown and Newport Beach

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding its wide selection of groundbreaking cancer clinical trials to Keck Medicine of USC’s Koreatown and Newport Beach ambulatory site locations — with the goal of serving diverse Read More »

March 13th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Neuro-ophthalmology corrects the eyesight of a patient deemed beyond help

When Larry Goodall was in his late 20s, he underwent eye surgery to correct his strabismus (commonly known as a “crossed eyes” or “wall eyes”). He came out of the surgery seemingly cured and for decades experienced no complications with Read More »

March 13th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|