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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
By Ellin Kavanagh and Cristy Lytal Removing tumor cells with a magnet? It may sound strange, but researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and their colleagues recently explored whether this technique can create better outcomes for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma, which carries a less than 50 percent chance of... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
By Leslie Ridgeway Based on a new study, USC environmental health researchers have advice for drivers who want to reduce their exposure to harmful traffic pollutants: The car ventilation choice you make can be effective in reducing exposure to on-road particle pollution. Scott Fruin, DEnv, assistant professor of preventive medicine,... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
By Amy E. Hamaker Keck Hospital of USC was recently awarded the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program designation by insurers Blue Shield and Blue Cross for the quality of its cardiac care program. The Blue Distinction Center designation was designed to provide transparent data on the quality of... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
By Kukla Vera USC Professors Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, of the USC School of Pharmacy and Lon Schneider, MD, MS, of the Keck School of Medicine of USC are principal investigators of a newly funded study from the National Institutes of Health, aimed at testing promising drugs for the prevention... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
By Tania Chatila Ajay Vyas, JD, has been promoted to deputy health-care compliance officer, effective Sept. 3. In his new role, Vyas is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the compliance programs for Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and the Keck... Read More »
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Laboratory members often go far beyond promoting discovery. They promote a stronger Keck Medicine community by raising funds and sharing award-winning images. (more…)... Read More »
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Friday, September 27, 2013
By Tania Chatila The two hospitals of Keck Medicine of USC will welcome its new chief medical officer on Oct. 1, with the appointment of veteran physician leader Stephanie Hall. Hall currently serves as chief medical officer of LAC+USC Medical Center, a position she has held since 2006. As CMO... Read More »
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Friday, September 27, 2013
By Cristy Lytal For the millions of people around the world who suffer from incurable diseases and injuries, Stem Cell Awareness Day is a time for hope. In honor of the occasion, USC Stem Cell is joining institutions and educators from around the world in hosting a series of public... Read More »
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Friday, September 27, 2013
By Tania Chatila [caption id="attachment_918" align="alignright" width="259"] William Gorenstein[/caption] William M. Gorenstein, CPA, has been appointed chief financial officer for Keck Medicine of USC, leading financial operations for the entire medical enterprise, and playing a key role in managing the system’s financial accountabilities, sustainability and long-term fiscal goals. “This is... Read More »
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Friday, September 27, 2013
By Josh Grossberg There were too many young patients, too far away. So instead of bringing them to the doctors who could help them, the doctors decided to make a house call. That house call meant a team of plastic surgeons from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) traveled 7,500 miles... Read More »
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Runners raced out of the starting gate at the 4th Annual LA Prostate Cancer 5K, held on Sept. 15 on the University Park Campus. Dubbed the “‘Stash Dash,” the event was held to raise money to help turn the page on the fight against prostate cancer. (more…)... Read More »