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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 »
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Monday, October 20, 2014
The early part of the 21st century has seen seismic shifts that, for most universities, have posed serious challenges. But, while so many have wrestled with difficult financial decisions since the recession, USC was making investments that set it on course to become a major force in academic medicine, President... Read More »
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Monday, October 20, 2014
The are small but powerful: a tiny injectable device that monitors cardiac activity, a wireless sensor that keeps track of the pressure on the pulmonary artery and can alert patients if they need to adjust their medication, and a smart phone application that allows patients to receive non-emergency health care... Read More »
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Monday, October 20, 2014
For the first time on the West Coast, surgeons from the Keck School of Medicine of USC used a robot to perform two endovascular procedures on two separate patients on Sept. 30. “It was a success and we are excited about its prospects in more complex endovascular procedures,” said Sung... Read More »
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
In a rare distinction for one university, neuroimaging world leaders and USC Professors Arthur Toga, PhD, and Paul Thompson, PhD, will receive two major research center awards to advance their exploration of the human brain. Toga and Thompson each will establish a Center of Excellence under a National Institutes of... Read More »
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Jordan Rivera, a second-year medical student and 2014 General Electric-National Medical Fellowships Primary Care Leadership Program Scholar, recently presented his independent service learning project at the National Association of Community Health Centers' Community Health Institute & Expo. At the event, held in San Diego on Aug. 26, Riviera presented his... Read More »
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
USC occupational scientist and occupational therapist Elizabeth A. Pyatak, PhD, OTR/L, has received a $450,000 NIH grant to expand her investigation of ways to help young people with diabetes more successfully adopt the self-care habits and protocols recommended by their physicians. The three-year grant, from the National Institute of Diabetes... Read More »
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Monday, October 6, 2014
Keck Medical Center of USC is hosting a produce stand with fresh produce, herbs and jams in the Keck Hospital of USC Cafeteria. The market returns on Oct. 6 and Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.... Read More »