Starting Nov. 18, Keck Medicine of USC patients will begin receiving a new type of bill that presents all of their doctor and hospital costs in a single, itemized list. Patients no longer will have to keep track of what … Read More »
In March 2019, Namita Sarraf’s life changed. She began suffering episodes of redness, pain, and light sensitivity in her left eye that seemed to recur despite treatment by her ophthalmologist. Sarraf, a busy graduate student, was trying to finish her … Read More »
For the first time ever, the Health Sciences Campus played a special role in the 2020 general election as a vote center for the surrounding community. The five-day vote center was located on the first floor of the Soto 1 … Read More »
USC benefits-eligible employees have a chance to re-enroll in benefits during this year’s open enrollment during the sign-up period, which began Nov. 2 and was extended through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 19.
By enrolling during the open period, employees have access to … Read More »
One reason some people give for not getting a flu shot is that they aren’t worried about getting sick. Unfortunately, the flu is much more serious than many people think. According to preliminary CDC estimates, last … Read More »
Karen Symms Gallagher was among the Trojans honored as students, faculty and administrators celebrated the university’s 39th annual Academic Honors Convocation.
Gallagher was presented with the university’s top honor, the Presidential Medallion, awarded to those who have brought honor … Read More »
For patients who need physical therapy, treatment often cannot wait. As a result, USC Physical Therapy has taken steps to reimagine its physical spaces to allow the Doctors of Physical Therapy to provide compassionate care in a safe and healthy … Read More »
This fall, the USC Good Neighbors Campaign entered its 26th year as one the university’s most important employee-giving initiatives. Organized by the Office of Civic Engagement and Economic Partnerships, the annual fundraising effort asks USC faculty and staff to contribute … Read More »
USC researchers are collaborating with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on a multiphase project to examine the use of coronavirus rapid antigen tests among first responders and school-aged children.
Getting the flu is an experience everyone hopes to avoid. The fever, chills and body aches hit fast and hard and can keep a person bedridden for several days — sometimes even weeks. When seriously ill, many people question whether … Read More »
Lynnette Delgadillo is a Southern California phlebotomist, wife, and mother of two girls. Last fall, she delayed getting her flu shot and found herself hospitalized at Keck Hospital of USC for nearly six months. She experienced very serious complications that … Read More »
In the early days of the pandemic, before nasal or throat swabs existed to test for COVID-19, health care professionals were dependent on chest imaging to diagnose the disease. Radiologists had front row seats to the novel coronavirus from the … Read More »
Halloween is extra tricky this year thanks to COVID-19. But beyond the possible exposure to the virus from trick-or-treating or Halloween parties, there’s the issue of excess sugar intake – and, as discussed below, how it might contribute to lowered … Read More »
USC researchers are collaborating with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on a project to examine the use of coronavirus rapid antigen tests among first responders and school-aged children.
The pilot study aims … Read More »
When Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s “Safer at Home” order began on March 19, Keck Medicine of USC family medicine physician Jennifer Boozer, DO, knew seniors would suffer.
“When we rapidly switched from office care to telehealth, … Read More »
World-renowned artist and USC alumna and benefactor Gayle Garner Roski died Oct. 21 in Los Angeles. The namesake of the USC Gayle Garner Roski School of Art and Design and the USC Gayle and Edward … Read More »
News about a potential COVID-19 vaccine is announced almost daily, leading people to wonder when a vaccine will be available, and whether it will be safe. Edward Jones-Lopez, MD, MS, a Keck Medicine of USC infectious diseases expert and … Read More »
A new USC-led study suggests a change to the developmental — and evolutionary — story of the pituitary gland.
The pea-sized gland, nestled at the base of the brain, produces hormones that drive growth, aggression, sexual development and reproduction. For decades, … Read More »
The USC Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics recently received support from the National Eye Institute to host a first-of-its-kind symposium on the use of implantable and wearable devices in ophthalmology. The symposium, called “Abiotic-Biotic Interfaces for … Read More »
A massive problem like Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — which affects nearly 50 million people worldwide — requires bold solutions. New funding expected to total $17.8 million, awarded to the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark … Read More »