Dentists without drills: Minimally invasive dentistry is on the rise
Microdentistry is now part of the USC dental curriculum, and its focus on stopping cavities early and without drills can make a big difference for patients with dental anxiety.
Study finds e-cigarette cartoon ads may increase young adults’ likelihood of vaping
USC researchers discovered that young adults who had never used e-cigarettes were more likely to start if they recognized the cartoons used in their ads.
The USC Experts on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic
Nearly 400,000 people in America died from opioid overdose from 1999-2017. USC experts believe they can stem the tide.
Student-led study identifies ways to improve medication adherence for Latinos with diabetes
Simple measures like pillboxes for medications, helping family members understand medication regimens and weekly education sessions on managing the disease can all have a big impact.
Food as medicine? Scientists are getting closer through nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics — the nexus of nutrition, genetics and genomics — is still in its infancy, but USC researcher Cary Kreutzer sees vast potential in its ability to help people take control of their health.
Daring to Say ‘Cure’ to Lung Cancer Patients
Screenings can find cancer early, and a combination of therapies attack cancer from all angles.
Study: Exposure to videos of race-based violence can lead to mental health issues
A new USC study finds that viewing violent videos of police shootings may be harmful to the mental health of adolescents of color.
USC researchers work to make clinical trials more diverse
A new study will assess what keeps low-income patients and racial and ethnic minorities from participating in important research projects.
Through tactical physical therapy, USC alum treats those who serve
Sarah Greytak learned to think outside of the box at USC. Now she’s putting her physical therapy skills to much-needed use within the Denver police and sheriff’s departments.
What Makes a Good Life—and Death? Sunita Puri Explores Through Writing
A palliative care physician explores the role of medicine in helping us live and die well.
When an LAFC player suffers a mouth injury, Trojan dentists spring to action
A trio of Ostrow School alums provide both emergency and routine dental care for players on the Los Angeles Football Club, combining a love of sports and dentistry.
Study links racism to chronic inflammation among African Americans
USC researchers have found that racism can trigger heightened inflammatory responses among African Americans, which could lead to heart attacks, neurodegenerative diseases and metastatic cancer.
Native Hawaiians have a 60% greater risk than whites for pancreatic cancer
A new USC study highlights uninvestigated disparities between certain ethnic groups as to their risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
High schooler researching cancer at USC preps for his next stop: the Ivy League
Though Anthony Ball is only a high school senior, he’s already an integral part of a USC research team. His next stop? Dartmouth College on a full scholarship.
Trojans honor body donors who make realistic anatomy classes possible
USC’s Anatomical Gift Program gives students the opportunity to dissect real bodies. Spurred on by Professor Mikel Snow, the students also pause once a year to give back in their own way.
The key to avoiding measles: knowing your vaccination history
Experts at the Keck School of Medicine of USC say that worried adults should seek out their immunization histories, then decide whether to get vaccinated.
Improved air quality leads to fewer L.A.-area kids developing asthma
USC scientists have linked nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter reductions to a decrease in new asthma cases, reinforcing the health detriments of air pollution.
Graduating medical student turns academic success into opportunity for Syrian Americans
For the Syrian-born Jamil Samaan, graduating Saturday from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, more Syrian Americans in science means better care within his community.
Messenger cells bring good news for bone healing
According to a new USC study on how bones heal, a specific type of stem cell can play a big role in boosting bone repair.
Lead contamination found in baby teeth of children living near Exide battery plant
A new USC study revealed high amounts of lead in the teeth of children in five Los Angeles communities and reinforced the need to test for lead exposure before and during pregnancy.
Salutatorian Diviya Gupta wants to make medicine more accessible
Diviya Gupta became interested in medicine when her grandfather was diagnosed with an unfamiliar disease. With graduation right around the corner, she is looking forward to bringing her skills as a physician to underrepresented areas.
Is there a link between gut bacteria and autism? A first-of-its-kind study investigates
Backed by a Department of Defense grant, USC and UCLA researchers will explore gastrointestinal bacteria’s potential role in children with autism spectrum disorder.
How intelligent workstations will use AI to improve health and happiness
Do you want to be warm or cold? Is it time to stand rather than sit? An interdisciplinary team — made up of designers and USC professors — is using AI to create tech-savvy desks with health and well-being in mind.
Unlocking melatonin’s role in the biological clock may mean more than a good night’s sleep
An international team of scientists — including researchers at USC — have created 3D models of melatonin receptors, opening the door to new drugs for health issues beyond sleep.