Back in December 2017, when she was applying to graduate school, Nicole Mercado Anazagasty had much more on her mind than being accepted into her dream program: Master of Public Health at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
She was … Read More »
The human brain is an incredibly complex organ to study in its living tissue form. Researchers cannot experiment on human tissue directly, and animal models are often too different to human physiology to be effective.
For this reason, in the last … Read More »
Scams and fraud exact a heavy toll on older adults, with estimates of yearly losses ranging from $3 billion to $36 billion in the U.S. alone.
Lasting damage can occur. Because many seniors live off of resources accumulated across their working lifetimes, such … Read More »
Older women who live in locations with high levels of air pollution may have more Alzheimer’s-like brain shrinkage than women who live in places with cleaner air, according to a new USC study.
Researchers looked at fine particle pollution and found … Read More »
In less than a year since the pandemic began, two potential vaccine candidates are on the horizon. Even as COVID-19 continues its deadly march, one thing is clear: Scientific understanding of the new coronavirus and advances in fighting … Read More »
More than 35 million people in the United States have diabetes, which has been linked to worse outcomes from COVID-19. During National Diabetes Month, Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss how the pandemic has affected people with diabetes and … Read More »
The upcoming holiday season will be challenging for many Americans. The coronavirus pandemic is surging — California recently surpassed 1 million known cases — as quarantine fatigue grows. Shorter and colder days are coming, holiday celebrations increase the … Read More »
Recycling is a dirty business. Leftover liquids get sticky and drip onto other clean materials, rendering everything garbage. A pizza box with cheese stuck to it can’t be reclaimed, even if it has a recycling logo. Signs and symbols … Read More »
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, reaching crisis levels in some areas of the country. The outbreak is putting a damper on plans to gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving. Neha Nanda, MD, a leading infectious disease expert … Read More »
As national unrest surrounding the death of George Floyd Jr. in Minnesota mounted daily this summer, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy community held a virtual town hall on June 2, giving community members an opportunity to share … Read More »
Monoclonal antibodies made headlines in early October when President Donald Trump was treated for COVID-19 with an experimental monoclonal antibody drug made by Regeneron.
As part of a nationwide effort to discover more about the effects of this kind of therapy, … Read More »
When it comes to making appointments with her doctors, Carmy Peters, senior director of development at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, relies on the assistance of USC Premier Care.
Peters has worked for USC Norris for more than 25 years, … Read More »
During the recent general election, the Health Sciences Campus pulled double duty by serving as both a vote center for the first time and a place for people to get free flu shots. Nearly 400 individuals cast their ballots in … Read More »
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 »