Study reveals that AI could help liver transplant patients with alcohol use disorder

A screening tool developed with artificial intelligence and trained on hundreds of hours of patient interviews could flag risks for relapse in liver transplant patients with alcohol use disorder — and prompt precise interventions, according to a new study from Read More »

April 27th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Perspective: Meditation as a valuable treatment for chronic back pain

Steven Richeimer, MD, is a renowned specialist on issues related to chronic pain. He is the chief of the division of pain medicine at Keck Medicine of USC and a professor of clinical anesthesiology and psychiatry and Read More »

April 27th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine researcher leading clinical trial to expand cutting-edge treatment access for depression patients

Since 2005, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a safe and effective treatment option for treatment resistant depression. It has been tested in several research studies, including one at Read More »

April 25th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Members of Health Sciences Campus honored with USC Mentoring Awards

Several faculty members from the USC Health Sciences Campus received 2022 USC Mentoring Awards on April 14 at a reception organized by the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching. These awards recognize faculty who exemplify the best in mentoring activities Read More »

April 25th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Campaign aims to double Health Sciences Campus’ footprint, research portfolio, President Folt says

The University of Southern California is poised for significant growth in the health sciences — including a targeted philanthropic campaign to support a major research hub, boost interdisciplinary collaboration across the university and raise funds for student debt relief and Read More »

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