Elders may be scammed by family members more often than by strangers
According to data from the National Center on Elder Abuse’s hotline, relatives are more likely than scammers to commit financial elder abuse.
New role in USC Student Health bridges medical and mental care
Jennifer Hsia, USC’s new behavioral health consultant, wants to emphasize how both mind and body issues can impact a student’s health.
An algorithm could play a major role in helping radiologists diagnose cancer early, accurately
USC Viterbi Professor Assad Oberai believes that a well-trained machine-learning algorithm can assist in more quickly and correctly detecting breast cancer.
Innovators of USC: This company could advance the field of next generation sequencing
USC alumni Joseph Dunham and Chris Angermayer have founded a company called SeqOnce with the goal of revolutionizing genomics research.
Human breast milk may help program babies’ internal clocks
The composition of breast milk changes over the course of a day, and a USC researcher and colleague believe this “chrononutrition” may play a role in establishing infants’ emerging circadian rhythms.
This new discovery could allow dentists to regenerate the roots of teeth
Yang Chai and fellow researchers at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC have discovered how genes for the roots of teeth turn on and off, a key step on the path to someday regrowing the teeth themselves.
Keck Medical Center of USC named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list
The academic medical center was also ranked among the top five hospitals in California and the top three hospitals in Los Angeles.
Can tinkering with gut microbes really improve our health?
The human microbiome is a complex system; a probiotic that works for one person might not work for another. USC Dornsife scientists are looking to better understand our microbes and help people harness their health.
Empowering health care professionals and the public to spot elder abuse
Laura Mosqueda, dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, wants to reshape how physicians and the general public talk and think about elder abuse.
USC scientists shift goals in Alzheimer’s research to focus on prevention
Amid mounting discoveries about Alzheimer’s complex list of triggers, USC Dornsife researchers turn their attention to preventive measures.
Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s prevention
USC research into Alzheimer’s — which will be on display at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference — has uncovered much about the disease, including establishing a link between cardiovascular health and a fully functioning brain.
Does pre-ordering groceries help shoppers make healthier choices?
USC researchers investigate whether exercising self-control by selecting groceries ahead of time produces healthy benefits for hungry shoppers.
Study probes effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on brain development
Researchers have long known that babies born to mothers who drank heavily while pregnant have impairments. Now, an innovative study will test their sensory processing — in a community where drinking while pregnant is socially acceptable.
Teens who abuse opioids are more likely to later use heroin, USC study shows
The association between prescription opioids abuse and later heroin use reinforces that adolescents need to be considered in the opioid epidemic discussion.
🎧 Walk with a Doc helps USC doctors and medical students connect with the community
Greg Harlan is a USC physician who regularly goes for walks with residents of nearby neighborhoods. Listen in as he explains what makes this program so valuable.
Classifying colorectal cancer patients into subgroups could improve treatment
USC researchers have found that identifying a patient’s consensus molecular subtype could help oncologists determine the most effective course of treatment.
USC Leonard Davis School introduces master’s degree in medical gerontology
Applications for this new program — aimed at preparing health care practitioners to meet the needs of an aging population — are being accepted for fall 2019.
They’re Cutting Opioid Prescriptions by Stopping Pain Before It Starts
What if you could quickly feel better after surgery just by planning ahead? That’s one way physicians are tackling the opioid crisis.
Resilient people have lessons to offer, and USC researchers are listening
Why does adversity knock some people down while others bounce right back up? It’s called resilience, and more scientists are studying it.
Chips! Ice cream! Learn what’s behind those PMS food cravings
For years, researchers have investigated the link between certain cravings and PMS. Now, this USC researcher outlines what we’ve learned — and how women can take action.
USC Stem Cell researcher turns lab discoveries into practical medical advances
Denis Evseenko’s laboratory at USC wants to improve outcomes for patients in need, including cartilage implants made from stem cells to repair sports-related knee injuries.
$10 million gift from Broad Foundation advances USC stem cell research on aging-associated disease
The award is part of a larger donation to three Broad Foundation-funded stem cell research centers in California.
Pain Relief Without Opioids? Yes, It’s Possible
Patients are turning to over-the-counter medications and mind-body therapies to ease pain without narcotics.
Certain cells secrete a substance that may head off Alzheimer’s, USC study finds
The cells — known as pericytes — preserve neurons in the brain, which can keep dementia and other cognitive disorders at bay.