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Thursday, November 6, 2014
Major changes are about to come to the corner of Alcazar and San Pablo Streets on the Health Sciences Campus, where several bulldozers are preparing the land for the construction of three new buildings. Work has begun on a six-story parking structure that will provide an additional 1,200 parking spots... Read More »
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Friday, October 31, 2014
A new model of delivering primary care studied by Keck Medicine of USC researchers has the potential to improve the health of patients with type 2 diabetes. The model encourages doctors to be more of a “medical home” for their patients by being accessible to patients in person and by... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
When asked why stem cell research matters, guests at this year’s Stem Cell Awareness Day gave many creative answers. “Because it has unlimited potential to treat human diseases.” “Because every part of us except the soul comes from stem cells.” “Because it’s the future.” Held on October 8 at the... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The Keck School of Medicine of USC Dean’s Recognition Ceremony was held Sept. 24 on campus. Honorees included: Outstanding Year I Course Musculoskeletal Outstanding Year II course Cardiovascular Outstanding Required Clerkship Internal Medicine Outstanding Selective/Elective Emergency Medicine Outstanding Teaching as a Resident Rayhan Lal, MD, Pediatrics Daniel Martinez, MD, Medicine... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
In a word, the old Edmondson Faculty Center, with its chocolate brown wood paneling, oversized leather chairs and dim lighting, was dark. And so, when it closed for renovations the first order of business was to brighten the place up starting with the decor. Gone are the panels of stained... Read More »
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
An international study co-led by Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) scientists and researchers in the United Kingdom has revealed 23 new genetic susceptibility locations indicating risk for prostate cancer. The data study, analyzing more than 87,000 individuals of European, African, Japanese and Latino ancestry,... Read More »
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Wu Jieping Medical Foundation has made a gift of $100,000 to support research by Si-Yi Chen, MD, PhD, at USC Norris Comprehensive cancer Center and Dept. Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. The gift will fund a pilot translational research project using next-generation DNA sequencing for personalized cancer therapy. The foundation... Read More »
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Keck Medicine of USC is the first medical center in Southern California, post-Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, to implant a new wireless device for heart failure patients. The device is designed to reduce readmissions to the hospital and empower patients to be involved in their own health information. The... Read More »
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Open enrollment for benefits-eligible faculty and staff of the University has begun, and employees are encouraged to choose Keck Medicine of USC providers by signing up for the USC Network Medical Plan. This plan offers a choice of physicians, convenient locations and competitive costs. Keck Medicine of USC has grown... Read More »
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Ray V. Matthews, MD, a highly respected leader in interventional cardiology, has been named chief of the division of cardiovascular medicine in the Department of Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. As chief, Matthews, who is also professor of clinical medicine and director of interventional cardiology, will... Read More »
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Keck School of Medicine held its Parents Symposium and Reception at the Health Sciences Campus on Sept. 26, featuring tours of the campus, a strategic plan presentation a student panel and discussions with Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA, and key academic leaders and physicians about academic life. More than one... Read More »