A first-of-its-kind analysis comparing the neurobiology of boys and girls with binge eating disorder has shown significant differences in brain structure between the sexes. The study was published in Psychological Medicine.
The research builds on … Read More »
Eugene Lin, MD, MS, a senior clinical fellow at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics specializing in nephrology, is conducting research to improve outcomes for end-stage kidney disease patients. Earlier this month, … Read More »
A pair of unique courses from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have received positive reviews for their hybrid approach and the resulting increase in educational access and success.
The courses, developed through the school’s Primary Care … Read More »
Pharmacies are a frequently overlooked piece of the health care access puzzle. Dima M. Qato, PharmD, PhD, MPH, an associate professor at the USC School of Pharmacy, views pharmacy access as a human rights … Read More »
Ivonne Verduzco, a student at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, is determined to find answers about a rare disease called idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM). Scientists know little about this painful and disfiguring inflammatory condition, which … Read More »
Eight leaders in the field of pharmacology will be honored at the annual USC School of Pharmacy Alumni Awards Gala on February 26, 2023.
Those being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field will include:
Nearly 30 years after the first heart transplant at Keck Hospital of USC, the USC Heart Transplant Program has performed its 500th transplant.
The patient, a 60-year-old male, received a new heart after experiencing ischemic cardiomyopathy, left ventricular failure and stage … Read More »
The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy recently partnered with Keck Hospital of USC’s Office of Performance and Transformation to investigate and improve translation services for non-English-speaking patients who may face language barriers when receiving care.
Ricardo Suarez, … Read More »
The annual report published by the Keck School of Medicine of USC for 2021-2022 is now live online. The report details significant developments within the school during this time and highlights nationally recognized accomplishments in research by faculty, staff and … Read More »
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have launched a study to help determine why Latinos are more likely to develop diabetes, followed by dementia. By focusing the study on this underserved population, the scientists … Read More »
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) USC student chapter received second place in the 2021-2022 AMCP Chapter of the Year Award at AMCP Nexus 2022 in National Harbor, Maryland, where over 2,500 pharmacy leaders came together … Read More »
A mother’s exposure to air pollution can often take a toll on fetal growth, but a new, multidisciplinary Keck School of Medicine of USC study shows that stress exacerbates the risk by a substantial degree. The findings were published in … Read More »
Selim Zilkha, whose funding and vision played an indispensible role in developing and launching the Zilkha Neurigenetic Institute, died in September at the age of 95 from natural causes.
Zilkha had already established a reputation as a generous … Read More »
The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is joining forces with the Chinatown Service Center to improve access to life-saving cervical cancer screenings, referrals and treatment for Chinese and Latina women in Central Los Angeles. This first-of-its-kind partnership … Read More »
When deciding on where to practice as a physical therapist, Wendy Johnson, DPT, chose the California Institute for Women in Corona, CA, one of two penitentiaries for women in the state.
Johnson works at the 940-inmate facility as the lone physical … Read More »
When Tianli “Sheldon” Ding, MS, was an undergraduate in college, he was diagnosed with leukemia due to cancerous stem cells in his blood. His recovery journey only made him more determined to study stem cells and to use the science … Read More »
Over 50 years ago, Robert Harris, MD, received a special scholarship for medical residents who had lost their fathers at a young age. This scholarship would allow him to pursue his surgical residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical … Read More »
Transgender and non-binary patients often face mistreatment or marginalization when seeking health care.
In fact, a 2021 study from the Center for American Progress showed that 1 in 3 transgender patients said they have had to teach their … Read More »
Last May, Carla Ibarra, MPH candidate at the Department of Population Sciences and Public Health, joined a cohort of 29 other students from across the nation for the first White House Mental Health Youth … Read More »
A new study out of Japan found that those who continued to smoke after a cancer diagnosis experienced significantly more pain. The data showed that 37% percent of them required strong opioids, compared to 24% of those who had quit … Read More »