Each day, an average of 13 people die while waiting for a kidney transplant, but living kidney donations can be a highly effective countermeasure.
It’s a message that Mark Scotch has taken on the road. … Read More »
On February 25, the Keck School of Medicine of USC shared details on an ongoing study led by researcher Hussein Yassine, MD, an endocrinologist who treats patients with diabetes and lipid disorders at Keck Medicine. The results … Read More »
The All of Us Research Program is a nationwide effort to build one of the most diverse health databases for research in the world by gathering health information from a million or more people living in the United … Read More »
The medical community substantially contributes to climate change, a global threat with numerous, widespread detriments to health. In the United States alone, the health care industry accounts for 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
“The contribution to emissions is huge,” said … Read More »
Students at the USC School of Pharmacy have launched the National Hispanic Pharmacist Association (NHPA) student chapter under the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). The new USC NHPA chapter was created in partnership with USC’s affinity group Latinx … Read More »
Three years ago, Robert Johnson had his right leg amputated above the knee due to bone cancer. He was fitted with a prosthetic leg that connected to his residual limb with a cuplike shell or “socket,” traditionally the only type … Read More »
Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they’ve lost by generating new … Read More »
Mary Lawlor, ScD, OTR/L, associate chair of research and professor at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, was named the recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Eleanor Clarke Slagle … Read More »
Former athlete Vai Faamafoe had survived a near fatal case of COVID-19. Among the life-saving measures his doctors employed was a tracheostomy. Unfortunately, complications from the long-term effects of the disease caused further damage to his airway, requiring a second … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC has expanded access to oncology services in Orange County with the opening of a new location in Newport Beach specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancers and blood … Read More »
Stacey Dusing, PhD, PT, says she’s always been a bit of a “kid person.” Whether babysitting as a teen or teaching swim lessons, the Sykes Family Chair in pediatric physical therapy, health and development has always felt … Read More »
Buoyed by positive polling, cannabis may soon be legal at the federal level as policymakers discuss bipartisan approaches to legalization. With the drug already legal in 20 states, many other states are poised to expand the cannabis industry’s commercial operations.
Sharing … Read More »
After three years, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is set to once again host a satellite commencement ceremony following the USC commencement on Friday, May 13. Serving as … Read More »
On March 31, Keck Medicine of USC announced a strategic collaboration with The TransLatin@ Coalition, the largest trans-led nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that advocates for the needs of transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex … Read More »
Rod Hanners is the chief executive officer of Keck Medicine of USC. He recently co-presented the session “Backing Up Words With Actions: Creating a Culture of Resiliency and Professionalism in a Post-Pandemic World” … Read More »
On March 30th the world observes Bipolar Day in an effort to bring awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma by educating and promoting sensitivity toward the illness. Bipolar disorder affects around 45 million people worldwide and can … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC has launched its COVID Recovery Clinic, a multidisciplinary program led by a core team of clinicians specializing in primary care, pulmonology and physical therapy. These experts evaluate patients, then refer them to … Read More »
March 21-25, 2022 was LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness of the unique and important health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Tam Phan, PharmD, assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at the … Read More »
How can we regenerate tissues that are damaged, lost or diseased in the human body? This was the central question driving the four scientists who each presented the exciting results of their research at the Junior Faculty Candidate Seminar and … Read More »
According to their most recent annual report, 2021 at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI), led by Arthur W. Toga, PhD, saw the realization of numerous innovations that advance … Read More »