Stroke drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s and dementia

A human stroke drug, fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration and soon entering Phase 3 clinical trials, shows intriguing signs that it might also be a safe and powerful defense against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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December 3rd, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New research maps state, federal responses to opioid crisis during COVID-19 pandemic

A new study in JAMA Health Forum by USC Schaeffer Center experts analyzes state and federal responses to the opioid crisis amidst the pandemic. The authors find that while all states and D.C. have adopted at least one policy Read More »

December 3rd, 2021|Announcements|

Research funding available from new center to help Latino families

The newly created Southern California Center for Chronic Health Disparities in Latino Children and Families is calling for applications for research projects designed to understand and address chronic disease health disparities among Latinos. The NIH-funded Center will award seven pilot Read More »

December 2nd, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Tournament of Roses 2022 Royal Court visits USC Norris Cancer Hospital

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2022 Royal Court made its annual visit to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center recently, with the six princesses and Rose Queen touring the USC Norris Cancer Hospital and learning about the groundbreaking research conducted at Read More »

December 1st, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Neurosurgeon, patient take ‘iron anniversary’ to new distances

Kathy Nguyen, 47, broke into tears of joy as she crossed the finish line of the grueling Arizona Ironman on Nov. 21, with a personal best time of just under 14 hours. Her former doctor, Keck Medicine of USC neurosurgeon Read More »

November 30th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|