Researchers identify gene mutations linked to severe pregnancy sickness

A condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), which affects up to 2% of pregnant women, causes nausea and vomiting so severe that it can lead to starvation, nutrient deficiency and problems with fetal development. HG has long been poorly understood Read More »

March 22nd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Medical students meet their match

On March 18, medical students about to graduate from the Keck School of Medicine of USC participated in an annual, national event known as Match Day.

Per tradition, the fourth-year medical students ripped open envelopes at exactly 9 Read More »

March 21st, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Ear acupuncture gains acceptance as complementary treatment for chronic neck pain

Chronic cervical pain, or chronic neck pain, is a condition that can keep people from being as active as they would like, and can reduce their overall quality of life. A new study points to the idea that ear acupuncture Read More »

March 18th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study confirms benefits of exercise for osteoarthritis management

Many people suffer from chronic pain due to knee osteoarthritis. For most of them, exercising is one of the last things they want to engage in. The thought of moving around to exercise creates fear that it will create more Read More »

March 17th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC School of Pharmacy honors distinctive alumni at awards gala

After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, the latest recipients of the USC School of Pharmacy’s Alumni Awards were honored for their contributions to the profession on March 6 at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena.

The evening Read More »

March 16th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|