If you’ve ever had a bad case of jet lag, you know how a disruption to your body’s circadian rhythm makes it difficult to function. Molecular circadian “clocks” exist in cells throughout the body, governing more than just sleep and … Read More »
Some racial and ethnic groups suffer relatively more often, and fare worse, from common ailments compared to others. Prostate cancer is one disease where such health disparities occur: Risk for the disease is about 75% higher, and prostate cancer is … Read More »
When you sit down with Jehni Robinson, you can easily leave all the titles and degrees at the door (or virtual waiting room). Her calm, reassuring demeanor makes your voice feel welcomed — like you’re part of something important. Jehni … Read More »
For patients with strokes and traumatic injuries to the brain, a timely diagnosis is one of the most important factors associated with a good recovery. Current practices require a CT or MRI before beginning treatment, but a newly funded project … Read More »
USC PhD student Ruzanna “Rose” Shkhyan has gotten a first-hand look at how stem cell discoveries can lead to clinical trials. As member of the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Denis Evseenko, she contributed research that led to the development … Read More »
Four researchers from the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC have received $2.74 million in R01 funding from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health for their project to develop a microengineered colorectal cancer-on-chip … Read More »
Giorgia Quadrato, PhD, an assistant professor in the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, was recently awarded an Edward Mallinckrodt Foundation (EMF) grant to further her research about modeling human brain … Read More »
A new extended-stay, select-service, 200-room hotel located on the north side of the Health Sciences Campus has opened, offering a new option for Keck Medicine of USC patients and their families. Hyatt House, a Hyatt extended-stay property, is available to … Read More »
Since the earliest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been trying to determine what distinguishes people at higher risk for poor outcomes. Now new research finds that cadmium, a contaminant found in cigarettes and the food supply, is associated … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC Interim CEO Rod Hanners and Keck School of Medicine of USC Interim Dean Narsing Rao, MD, expressed their pride and gratitude after a year unlike any other, in a letter to the Keck Medicine and Keck … Read More »
In recent decades, the age of men who father children has increased. However some older would-be dads face a stumbling block because they have undergone vasectomies. In addition, research has shown that male fertility decreases with age.
In good news for … Read More »
Young Californians who identify as Republicans are less likely to follow social distancing guidelines that prevent COVID-19 transmission than those who identify as Democrats or independents, according to a new USC study published Dec. 14 in … Read More »
In furthering its dedication to preventing and responding to all forms of discrimination, USC is expanding its equity efforts in the university’s medical enterprise.
As part of a new, university-wide policy on prohibited discrimination, harassment and retaliation, the university created the … Read More »
Ahead of the rollout of the first COVID-19 vaccine that received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, two Keck Medicine of USC experts held a press conference on Dec. 15 about the logistics of receiving and … Read More »
Until recently, scientists didn’t know much about perivascular spaces (PVS), fluid-filled regions in the brain involved in clearing waste and toxins — mainly because it’s tough to get a clear look at them using neuroimaging. But as technology evolves, researchers … Read More »
Sugary drinks interfere with hormones that tell the body “I feel full,” potentially contributing to obesity and undermining weight loss efforts, a new USC study shows.
The findings, which appeared Dec. 10 in the Journal of Clinical … Read More »
Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national patient safety watchdog organization, in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This rating places Keck Hospital among the safest hospitals in the United States … Read More »
For the first time, scientists have peered deeply inside a pancreatic cell and observed it packaging insulin and responding to a drug treatment, an intimate look at the mechanisms responsible for preventing diabetes.
A team of scientists — led by researchers … Read More »
It’s an understatement to say the medical profession is stressful — especially during a pandemic. But a study from USC researchers shows just how large of an impact even the quickest medical emergencies can have on emergency room … Read More »
At least two promising COVID-19 vaccines are in final review by the FDA, whose emergency use authorization will allow for distribution in the United States. In anticipation of an upcoming vaccine, Keck Medicine of USC has been working with university … Read More »