New study reveals the role of iron in allergic asthma — pointing to new potential therapies

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that iron is a key regulator of energy usage by immune cells in the lungs, and that targeting iron uptake could help treat asthma and other allergic diseases.

The findings Read More »

May 14th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Mother’s Day tradition continues with rose deliveries for 2024

In honor of Mother’s Day, the ambulatory infusion teams have distributed roses to patients who visited USC Norris Cancer Day Hospital, the Norris Healthcare Center Treatment Center and Women’s Specialty Care Clinic, as well as Keck Medicine of Read More »

May 13th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC launches institute to promote excellence in nursing

Keck Medicine of USC has launched the USC Nursing Institute to promote education, leadership development, clinical expertise and research among nurses.

The institute will support nurses across the health system’s four hospitals and more than 100 clinic locations to ensure nurses have Read More »

May 9th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC earns 2024 ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation

Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

The HEI is the leading national benchmarking survey Read More »

May 8th, 2024|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

New study reveals age-related brain changes influence recovery after stroke

A global team of researchers led by Sook-Lei Liew, PhD, of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes Read More »

May 7th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|