Recruitment begins for study exploring impact of culture, genetics on Hispanics with MS

The Keck School of Medicine of USC is actively recruiting Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in a study examining the impact of genetics, acculturation and cultural perceptions on disease severity.

“Very little is known about MS within the Hispanic population, Read More »

September 8th, 2017|Announcements, Clinical Studies, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Experts: One in three cases of dementia preventable; nonmedical therapies ideal for dementia

Managing lifestyle factors such as hearing loss, smoking, hypertension and depression could prevent one-third of the world’s dementia cases, according to a report by the first Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Read More »

July 20th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Common protein may hold key to combating pancreatic cancer

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC shows new promise in the fight against one of the most lethal forms of cancer. Studies in mice with a mutation present in 90 percent of pancreatic cancer patients (the Read More »

July 10th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

A simple breath test could be the next evolution in breast cancer diagnostics

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is actively recruiting for a clinical trial that is researching the effectiveness of a breath test for breast cancer diagnostics. The BreathLink™ device, manufactured by Menssana Research, Inc., captures a two-minute sample of a Read More »

July 10th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Unlocking the mystery of multiple sclerosis with tech

Enrollment is now underway for a pilot study of the world’s first smartphone app capable of collecting large amounts of clinical, imaging and genetic data for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

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June 16th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|