Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly
A new USC/Princeton study has found that today’s less-educated Americans experience higher levels of pain than did previous generations.
Telemedicine platform teaches parents how to play with their preterm babies
Preterm babies get lots of attention in the neonatal ICU. USC’s Stacey Dusing, a pediatric physical therapist, is conducting research on the best ways to help them thrive at home — starting with play.
Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away
Eating right supports immunity and prevents type 2 diabetes and obesity. Avoiding these conditions can reduce COVID-19 complications.
Effects of West Coast wildfires go beyond evacuations and air quality
USC experts explain why the worst wildfires in California’s history are just a preview of climate change’s eventual impact on our everyday lives.
Fall 2020 update: Flu shots required by Nov. 1 for those in university-owned housing or in-person classes
Students living in off-campus residences and taking classes remotely are also strongly encouraged to get a flu vaccine.
To prevent cancer, USC researchers look beyond traditional risk factors
Big data studies in diverse populations will offer new insights into cancer risk and help USC investigators target outreach, screening and prevention efforts.
Cigarette smoking associated with worse outcomes for bladder cancer patients after surgery
Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of bladder cancer, but this is the first study to suggest that smoking puts bladder cancer patients at risk after their diagnosis.
Training and diversifying the next generation of Alzheimer’s researchers
The inaugural class of the IMPACT-AD program, which is co-directed by a USC professor, will educate 35 professionals at various career stages on conducting more diverse clinical trials.
How reaching for toys could change cerebral palsy therapy
A USC researcher is hoping to change the way physical therapists treat infants at risk of cerebral palsy by combining cognitive and physical activity.
Grant supports research on chronic, debilitating condition in women
USC researchers have been awarded a $1.8 million grant to investigate whether transcranial magnetic stimulation could reduce pelvic floor pain.
Nancy E. Warner, 97, pioneer for women in academic medicine
The physician, pathologist and teacher was the first woman chair at USC’s medical school.
Most Americans not ready to resume daily life outside of home, COVID-19 study shows
Other findings from the USC Center for the Digital Future: There’s broad support for voting by mail, and Anthony Fauci continues to be the most relied-upon source about the coronavirus.
Minimally invasive treatment can help prostate cancer patients preserve quality of life
A USC study suggests that high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is an effective alternative to surgery or radiation, with shortened recovery time.
Physical therapy alums offer free treatment for injured protesters
A nonprofit started by recent USC grads gives back to anyone who is hurt while protesting against racial injustice.
G. Denman Hammond, 97, founding director of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
The emeritus professor of pediatrics was influential in the establishment of the cancer center.
New center headquartered at USC Dornsife studies COVID-19’s effect on families
The USC Center for the Changing Family is funding more than a dozen studies to understand how the pandemic is shaping family life, from mental health care for kids to domestic violence.
Why COVID-19 vaccines need to prioritize ‘superspreaders’
Two USC experts argue that the textbook approach — prioritizing the vaccination of older people — goes out the window when viruses like this one emerge.
Gene therapy research for HIV awarded $14.6 million NIH grant
The team is advancing a gene therapy approach to control the virus without the need for daily medicines.
From silhouettes to sight: How a keratoprosthesis corrected one patient’s lifelong struggle with vision
Roslymn Caldwell had eye problems since she was born, and was blind throughout adulthood. A consultation with USC ophthalmologist Annie Nguyen changed her life.
Faculty member on team developing PT-focused clinical practice guidelines for breast cancer-related lymphedema
The guidelines evaluate existing research and treatment options for clinicians and patients to maximize lymphedema volume-reducing treatment.
When education requires in-person work during a pandemic
The USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy has implemented several measures to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission among students, faculty, staff and patients.
New research center to address social and economic impacts of Alzheimer’s
USC’s Center for Advancing Sociodemographic and Economic Study of Alzheimer’s Disease will explore the enormous costs of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Cannabis stores tend to target California’s minority populations
Licensed and unlicensed cannabis retailers often set up shop in neighborhoods with higher proportions of Hispanic and Black residents, a new USC study finds.
Dementia-related deaths in the U.S. may be higher than reported
Death certificate data appear to underestimate the true mortality burden of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairment, according to a USC-led study.