Five lessons we’ve learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic began

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 »

November 20th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Diabetes experts shine light on COVID-19 risks, prevention tips

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 »

November 18th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

How to cope with a complicated winter amid COVID-19

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 »

November 18th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Infectious disease expert offers advice for safely connecting with loved ones over holidays

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 »

November 18th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine begins enrollment in phase 3 trial for COVID-19 antibody treatment

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 »

November 16th, 2020|Announcements, Clinical Studies, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|