USC Viterbi students developing AI-based Alzheimer’s diagnosis tool
The team is using machine learning tools to detect early-onset Alzheimer’s disease by examining speech patterns.
Stroke drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s and dementia
Mouse study of human stroke medication reveals potential defense against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Why we’re using filmmaking to encourage vaccination by Black and Latino Angelenos
Recognizing the power of storytelling, three university professors across multiple disciplines assembled two crews to make short films to counter vaccine hesitancy.
USC Schaeffer maps state and federal responses to the opioid crisis during COVID-19 pandemic
When in-person therapy became too dangerous, every state adopted at least one policy related to treatment access for patients suffering from opioid addiction. But no state did everything that was necessary, the USC study found.
The Paralyzed Will Walk, the Blind Will See: The Bionics Revolution Is Coming
Electronic eyes, robotic arms and exoskeletons? USC experts meld man (and woman) with machine.
Vaping — not prior smoking — is associated with genetic changes linked to disease
The latest vaping study from Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that, like smoking, use of e-cigarettes is linked to dysregulation of mitochondrial genes and immune response genes.
Good Neighbors Campaign grantee returns home to fight diabetes in Lincoln Heights neighborhood
Donations from university faculty and staff help Cristina Carlos and New Familia fill the void in prenatal and post-partum care for women, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities.
Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital take next steps toward affiliation
The organizations submitted a signed agreement to the California attorney general for review. Following regulatory approval, Methodist Hospital will officially join the university’s clinical enterprise as USC Arcadia Hospital.
Tips on staying safe during your Thanksgiving holiday amid the COVID pandemic
Getting a booster shot is your best bet, say USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman and Deona Willes of USC Environmental Health and Safety.
Vaccine incentives don’t work — and may actually backfire, USC Marshall research finds
To address vaccine hesitancy, many governments, employers and health systems turned to public messages and financial incentives — from gift cards and savings bonds to $1 million lotteries. They didn’t work.
Work-from-home survey reveals pandemic’s impacts upon employees
Workers reported new physical and mental health issues. They also were spending 90 more minutes a day at their workstations
Carolyn C. Meltzer named dean of Keck School of Medicine of USC
The radiology expert has held top leadership positions at the Emory University School of Medicine and led a successful career in medical research and education.
How does air pollution influence Alzheimer’s risk?
Studying neural stem cells could shed light on how environmental aspects interact with genetic risk factors for dementia, says University Professor Caleb Finch.
Keck Medicine of USC research has implications for detecting and treating hearing loss
Noise-induced hearing loss is linked to a buildup of fluid in the inner ear — and researchers found that treating that buildup with a readily available saline solution lessened nerve damage.
How alike are the cancer cells from a single patient?
The USC study also underscored a major problem facing cancer researchers: studying non-representative samples of patient cells.
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for fifth consecutive time
The rating places Keck Hospital among the safest hospitals in the United States.
California’s stem cell agency awards USC $5 million to train scientists and clinicians
The goal is to create a diverse group of scientists with the knowledge and skill to become the next generation of stem cell leaders.
USC dental students look to make dentistry more sustainable
Single-use gowns, paper towels, gloves, plastic packaging and butcher paper can make dental education’s carbon footprint large, but the Ostrow Sustainability Group aims to change that paradigm — teaching dental students how to practice dentistry without trashing the planet.
Why is insulin so expensive? Middlemen take half the profit
USC Schaeffer study tracks down the insulin pricing and distribution chain.
Vulnerable Groups Came First in USC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
When COVID-19 hit Southern California, Keck Medicine of USC mobilized to protect the hardest-hit, highest-risk communities.
USC scientists discover a target to treat fatty liver disease
About 80 million Americans have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol abuse. Cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer and breast cancer actually are the major causes of death in patients with fatty liver disease.
Hesitancy persists months after COVID-19 vaccines were widely available in the U.S.
Social vulnerability was also independently associated with widening disparities in county-level coverage, signaling the need for unique, targeted interventions.
Medications, milestones and disease management: Q&A with Alzheimer’s researcher Lon Schneider
The psychiatry and neuroscience chair at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and director of the California Alzheimer’s Disease Center at USC discusses the role of medication in Alzheimer’s treatment.
USC researcher envisions Siri-like assistants and VR travel for older people and their caregivers
Professor Skip Rizzo’s 89-year-old mother test-drives his innovations.