Category Archives: Health
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There is good evidence that the human immune system can fight cancer, but it needs some help. Physician scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are studying ways to teach the body’s immune system to fight off cancer.
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USC director retains optimism about climate change
Images of shrinking glaciers and stranded polar bears give powerful evidence of the need for people to work together on the common problem of protecting the planet.
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Dual targeting of metastatic breast cancer improves survival rates
A new study from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center showed that targeting both hormone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 in first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer patients significantly increased overall survival times.
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Birds of a feather flock together for stem cell research
To eventually use stem cells in regenerative medicine, scientists need to understand how stem cells become organized into particular tissue patterns and shapes.
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Student Counseling Services offers hope
A screening was hosted by the nonprofit Art With Impact, which holds a monthly contest offering a $1,000 cash prize for short films about mental health.
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Ostrow School investigators recognized for research
The International Association of Dental Research honored two scientists from the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC at the association’s general session opening ceremonies in Seattle.
Posted in Health, Research | Tagged dentistry, honors and awards, Research, stem cell
All’s fair at educational event
Amid the smell of popcorn and the sound of mariachi music, hundreds of community residents visited USC for free health screenings and family care education.
Posted in Community, Health | Tagged Community, Health
Years later, psychological effects of Chernobyl linger
A new report authored by USC researchers has estimated that millions of people may still be suffering from mental and physical health problems related to the 1986 Chernobyl accident.
Posted in Global, Health, Research, Top Stories | Tagged Global, Health, Research
Children’s Hospital names director of developmental neurogenetics
Pat Levitt will serve as inaugural director of the Developmental Neurogenetics Program of the newly created Institute for the Developing Mind within The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles).
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Nobel laureate to speak on stem cells at HSC
Nobel Laureate Sir John Gurdon will speak on stem cells on May 16 in the Aresty Auditorium of the Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower on the Health Sciences Campus.
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