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Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for people with digestive problem

What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut?

USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie “fasting-mimicking” diet has the potential to do just that. Published in the March 5 edition of Cell Reports, the Read More »

March 5th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Police badge is latest achievement for aspiring neuroscientist

If time management isn’t the top skill Faisal Rashid lists on his resume, he might want to consider adding it in big, bold letters.

The 28-year-old recently completed the Los Angeles Police Department’s rigorous reserve officer program. That’s on top of Read More »

March 4th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

China Initiative scholars at halfway point of USC journey

Yijun “Jane” Liu and Hui “Angela” Wang knew they were in for an adventure when they accepted a 2017 offer to become China Initiative Scholars through the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. As such, Yijun and Hui Read More »

March 1st, 2019|Announcements|

Antimicrobial film could revolutionize way common dental issues are treated

Three million people in the United States currently have dental implants, and every year that number increases by about 500,000.

But, for some, getting a dental implant is not the end of the story. Similar to what occurs with a natural Read More »

February 27th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Professor brings experience, passion to Sacramento

In between training future healers as a professor of clinical pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, as well as seeing patients and directing treatment as chief psychologist of general pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Marie Kanne Read More »

February 27th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine team participates in Skid Row Carnival of Love

On Jan. 26, the Keck Medicine of USC Stroke Program, joined by a team of nurses, participated in the 2019 Skid Row Carnival of Love.

This annual event connects people to resources that provide continued support through their journey out of Read More »

February 27th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital hosts reception for fifth Healing Arts Exhibit

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) recently hosted a reception marking the opening of the fifth USC-VHH Healing Arts Exhibit, featuring the watercolors of Gayle Roski and iPhone art of Kitty Keck.

Roski featured images from her trip to Guatemala accompanying Lawrence Read More »

February 26th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Stem cell scientists take it one cell at a time at mini-symposium

Cells should be treated as individuals, according to the scientists who presented research at the Junior Faculty Candidate Mini-Symposium, hosted by the Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC on Feb. Read More »

February 26th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2019: U.S. Rep. Karen Bass named 2019 speaker for USC ceremony

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass will speak to more than 60,000 fellow members of the Trojan Family when she delivers USC’s 136th commencement address May 10.

Bass joined the U.S. House of Representatives in 2011 and was sworn in as chair of Read More »

February 25th, 2019|Announcements, Commencement, Commencement19, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine leaders discuss progress, goals for enterprise

On Feb. 20 and 21, Tom Jackiewicz, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, spoke with staff at a pair of town hall-style meetings addressing the state of the health system. The standing-room-only events were held at Soto II and Aresty Read More »

February 22nd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

All the things one USC dental student overcame to pursue her dream career

Shannon Grady can remember her high school graduation just like it was yesterday.

Walking proudly across the stage, Grady reached out to get her diploma from the vice principal — a man with whom she had always had troubles — when Read More »

February 21st, 2019|Announcements|

Is the keto diet safe? USC experts have some serious concerns

The keto diet — a high fat, moderate protein, very low carbohydrate plan — might be eclipsing paleo and Whole30 as the hot diet trend of 2019.

The diet asks for cutting out major groups of foods, such as grains, Read More »

February 20th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

E-cigarette users show cancer-linked genetic changes

If you think vaping is benign, think again.

A USC study in 93 people shows that e-cigarette users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes in oral tissue as cigarette smokers, adding to the growing concern that e-cigarettes aren’t a Read More »

February 19th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Experts develop new tool to track injuries in older adults

An estimated 10 percent of older adults experience some form of abuse each year. However, the link between injuries and possible elder abuse may take months or years to establish and is often difficult to investigate due to poor documentation Read More »

February 18th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Bioluminescent deep-sea creatures illuminate effectiveness of new cancer therapies

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed a new laboratory tool, which is poised to improve the development and effectiveness of a burgeoning group of therapies that use patients’ immune systems to fight cancer with Read More »

February 15th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

State of the University: ‘I really believe this is a defining moment’

To continue to strive for excellence, USC must continue to cultivate a community that works together, interim USC President Wanda M. Austin said during her State of the University address.

Speaking to hundreds of people at the Health Sciences and University Read More »

February 14th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Surgeons, cardiologists unite to send patient back outdoors

A decade ago, Robert Turek was in perfect health — until, suddenly, he wasn’t. Today, though, he’s back in the outdoors thanks to a partnership between physicians and surgeons at Keck Medicine of USC.

“It couldn’t be my heart,” Turek remembered thinking Read More »

February 13th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC researcher strives to reduce UCL injuries in baseball

Baseball fans are likely familiar with the phrase “Tommy John surgery.” While pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1970s, John underwent the first surgery of its kind to repair damage to his elbow. The technical name for the Read More »

February 13th, 2019|Announcements|

Keck Medicine announces acquisition of Los Angeles Cardiology Associates

Keck Medicine of USC recently announced the acquisition of Los Angeles Cardiology Associates, a cardiovascular care group with eight locations across the Los Angeles region. This acquisition, effective Feb. 24, expands the cardiovascular care provided by Keck Medicine and Read More »

February 12th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Stem cell scientist Giorgia Quadrato joins USC’s brain trust

Giorgia Quadrato, PhD, loves a good challenge. That’s why the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s newest assistant professor of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine currently spends her time growing 3-D networks of human nerve cells, called brain organoids,
in Read More »

February 11th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|