Surgical robots expand minimally invasive procedures available at USC-VHH

Last month, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital welcomed two new surgical robots into the operating room. They offer a broader range of motion, giving surgeons more dexterity during surgery. They also feature three-dimensional, high-definition visuals for improved Read More »

February 11th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New imaging technology shows potential for multiple uses, particularly in medicine

Gianluca Turcatel, PhD, and David Warburton, MD, of the Keck School of Medicine have joined fellow researchers at USC to develop a new tool to peer more deeply and clearly into living Read More »

February 10th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A drug deployed at the earliest hint of Alzheimer’s could stop or slow the disease

The Keck School of Medicine of USC is launching a large clinical study to determine whether a man-made antibody would slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by targeting memory-robbing plaques in the earliest stages of the illness.

Described as Read More »

February 7th, 2020|Announcements, Clinical Studies, Keck Net Intranet|

Voting matters: How physicians impact US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list

Keck Medicine is proud to be listed on the honor roll of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, but how are those rankings achieved? And how does physician voting play a role?

The Best Hospitals rankings identify medical centers nationwide that Read More »

February 5th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Teen and young adult cancer survivors find support at USC Norris

After eight rounds of chemotherapy and two weeks of radiation, cancer patient Aviana D’Souza got good news from her doctors: Her Stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma had gone into remission.

Then a different struggle began.

“Your mind has time to stop and crash,” Read More »

February 4th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Perspective: Leadership lessons from the NFL

Thomas E. Jackiewicz, MPH, serves as senior vice president and chief executive officer for Keck Medicine of USC. He is responsible for oversight of the university’s clinical activities at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Read More »

February 3rd, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Access to advanced stroke care may depend on traffic

When someone has an acute stroke, early access to specialized care is crucial. Whenever possible, experts recommend people receive medical help at a hospital with advanced stroke capability like a comprehensive stroke center (CSC).

A new study by the Read More »

January 31st, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Scangos to deliver 2020 commencement address for USC School of Pharmacy

Biotechnology icon and business leader George Scangos will be the distinguished keynote speaker for the 113th USC School of Pharmacy Commencement on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 2 pm on Broad Lawn on the USC Health Sciences Campus.

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January 30th, 2020|Announcements, Commencement, Keck Net Intranet|

Physicians named among Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top LA Doctors of 2020

The Los Angeles Business Journal has named over a dozen Keck Medicine of USC physicians as top doctors of 2020 in Los Angeles. In addition, three Keck School of Medicine faculty members who practice at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles were Read More »

January 30th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Survivors of sexual assault or gender-based harm now have 24-hour advocates in their corner

Katt Morales is more than willing to answer the call to support survivors of sexual assault or gender-based harm at any hour of the day or night; she’s passionate about it. She’s also one of five new Read More »

January 29th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Stroke Program and Nurses of USC lend a helping hand at Skid Row Carnival of Love

On January 25, the Keck Medicine of USC Stroke Program and the Nurses of USC participated in the Wayfarer Foundation’s Skid Row Carnival of Love. The Wayfarer Foundation founder and chairman, Justin Baldoni, created the event to help meet the Read More »

January 29th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Jan. 28 update on Wuhan Novel Coronavirus from USC Student Health

The following statement was issued by USC Student Health at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Current updates can be found here.

 

We want to provide information about reports that a student was transported by ambulance from off-campus Read More »

January 28th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

New virtual consults make it easier to diagnose and treat student skin issues

USC students who have a mysterious rash, problem acne or any number of other conditions can now heal their skin without having to see a dermatologist in person.

Virtual dermatology consults, which have been available through USC Student Read More »

January 28th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Student Health releases information update regarding the novel coronavirus

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, chief health officer for USC Student Health and clinical professor of family medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, released a statement Read More »

January 27th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

“Dabbing” teens more likely to keep using cannabis and increase its use

Of all the ways adolescents experiment with cannabis, “dabbing” cannabis concentrate is the method most likely to lead to ongoing and increasingly frequent use, new USC research shows.

The study appeared Jan. 24 in JAMA Network Open.

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January 27th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Teens, young adults drive increase in mental health ER visits

A new study led by faculty at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and fellows at the USC Schaeffer Center shows mental health-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased substantially since 2009, a trend driven by large increases in Read More »

January 24th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Student Health issues statement regarding novel coronavirus

On Jan. 23, the USC Student Health staff issued a statement to update students on the developing coronavirus situation and to offer guidance to help prevent infection. While the announcement is primarily student-facing, some information may be helpful to clinicians, Read More »

January 23rd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Stand-up comedian bounces back from six bed-bound years thanks to expert care

Back in 2013, stand-up comedian and actor Eddie Barojas, then 36, was receiving growing recognition and opportunities such as a three-day shoot on the popular CBS sitcom Mike & Molly.

“All of a sudden, everything changed; my life just took a Read More »

January 23rd, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Dental hygiene program transforms to serve a new generation of students

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has reshaped its dental hygiene program to focus more on collaboration, adapt to new technology and better prepare graduates for an ever-evolving world.

It’s gone through a number of noteworthy changes. First off, Read More »

January 22nd, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Franson appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs at the USC School of Pharmacy

Following a national search, Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP, has been named to the newly created leadership position of associate dean for academic and student affairs at the USC School of Pharmacy, effective March 2, Dean Vassilios Papadopoulos announced.

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January 21st, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|