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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Americans are far less likely to choose a gourmet holiday gift basket without meat or dairy if it is labeled “vegan” or “plant-based,” according to a nationally representative survey from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. By contrast, labeling the basket “healthy” or “sustainable” roughly doubled the... Read More »
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A new study from the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences — in collaboration with University of Cambridge — has confirmed a long-suspected cause for the nausea and vomiting commonly experienced by women during pregnancy. The findings, which appear today in Nature, reveal that a hormone produced by the fetus,... Read More »
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
As part of a longstanding annual tradition, Pasadena's 2023 Tournament of Roses Royal Court visited USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center on November 28. After sharing breakfast with members of the hospital staff, six princesses and the Rose Queen toured the hospital to learn about the groundbreaking research being conducted every... Read More »
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
A new partnership between the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and USA Cycling is giving students enrolled in the master of science program in biokinesiology with a sports science emphasis a rare opportunity — to apply to a one-of-a-kind internship offering practical, hands-on experience with top-tier athletes and... Read More »
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
A recent evidence review on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is spreading awareness about the clinical effectiveness of current best practices, as well as gaps in knowledge and evidence, particularly in regard to vascular surgery. The analysis, conducted by Keck Medicine of USC's Southern California Evidence Review, surmises the gaps in... Read More »
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that monitors and analyzes hospital quality and safety, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital. This is the third year in a row the hospital has received this distinction. To read the full story, click here.... Read More »
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
As leaders from government, NGOs, businesses, and civil society gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the UN’s climate change conference, Ans Irfan, MD, EdD, DrPH, ScD, MPH, MRPL, associate professor of clinical population and public health sciences, challenged his students to apply their climate knowledge blended with their creativity,... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
On November 9th, a small group of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center's most prominent leaders and faculty, as well as longtime friends and supporters, came together to celebrate 50 years of groundbreaking science and cancer care. In the year of its inception — 1973 — USC Norris was designated one... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
In light of Keck Medicine of USC’s recent growth, the Marketing team has released a brand education video and a quick-reference tip sheet for all current employees, future hires, and new partners. The new resources each serve a unique purpose. The introductory video provides an overview of current brand guidelines... Read More »
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Monday, November 27, 2023
At USC's Conquest spirit event on Nov. 16, the American Heart Association presented the USC Trojan Family with the Heartsaver Heroes Award in recognition of its lifesaving actions in emergency situations and its commitment to help build a community of lifesavers in Los Angeles County. Carolyn Kaloostian, MD, a member... Read More »
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
This year, ten students earned scholarships that will enable them to earn a Master of Science degree in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine — one of the only programs of its kind in the United States. Compared to the previous year, this represents a doubling in the number of... Read More »