Aching back? Give yourself a massage (yes, it’s possible)
A USC physical therapy faculty member offers wellness tips to keep you feeling fit and healthy.
Newly arrived OB-GYN wants to educate and empower USC students
Anne Michels sees her new post as an opportunity to make a positive difference for young women at USC.
First-year medical students take a big step at White Coat ceremony
The white coat is a symbol of the oath students take as a doctor, Dean Laura Mosqueda tells Trojans at Keck School of Medicine of USC rite of passage.
Keck Medical Center of USC ranked among best in country, highest in L.A. for cancer care
It’s the 10th consecutive year that Keck Medicine has made the Best Hospitals list compiled by U.S. News & World Report.
Trojan finds her balance despite rare type of hearing loss
Doctoral candidate copes with vertigo thanks to USC physical therapy faculty members.
Study: Doctors reduce opioid prescriptions after learning a patient overdoses
USC Schaeffer Center study shows that when clinicians are given information about a patient’s overdose, they prescribe fewer of the powerful painkillers.
How artificial intelligence can help us eat better
You are what your friends eat, according to USC researchers whose study aims to prevent obesity and diabetes in kids; AI may be able to find friends who are good influences.
Medical student works with policymakers on health effects of global climate change
Anish Parekh, the son of a USC professor, studies the spread and possible control of diseases as part of his public health degree.
Doctors Learn to Care for Themselves, and Their Patients
Laura Mosqueda was once a student at USC’s medical school. Now, as its dean, she reflects on how to prepare young doctors for a changing world.
USC works to increase diversity in physical therapy field
Partnership with a leading historically black college is part of a government-backed initiative that aims to increase the number of graduate students from traditionally underrepresented populations.
USC study shows role of enzyme in prostate cancer growth
Research demonstrates the role of the MAO-A enzyme and suggests using antidepressants for treating prostate cancer.
Chic hospital clothes? USC medical students have a design ready
Two Trojans create smart apparel with more aesthetic appeal and less embarrassment for patients.
MRI resolution enhanced at cellular level in key USC study
The Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute’s research will let clinicians evaluate the effectiveness of cell-based therapies used to treat various cancers.
$11 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on air pollution and Alzheimer’s
Research will address the neglected role of environmental neurotoxins in the development of Alzheimer’s.
Diagnosis of Rare Disorder Spurs Families to Turn to Researchers for Answers
After years with no therapies, patients with phenylketonuria, or PKU, now have an available drug and a second is awaiting approval. A USC alumnus and scientist helped make it happen.
Have a headache? Here’s an option when medication and massages don’t provide relief
USC physical therapists work alongside specialists to create individualized treatment.
USC researcher on quest to create cancer mapping tool for treating the disease
The goal: a navigation tool for oncology teams to select the best treatment options for patients based on the genetic characteristics of their cancer and their own health profile.
Keck Hospital of USC receives Magnet recognition for nursing excellence
The newly attained status distinguishes Keck Medicine of USC as a leading academic medical center, CEO says.
Smartphone use linked to behavioral problems in kids
Teens who frequently use tablets and mobile apps are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms.
USC to lead first large-scale study on African-American men with prostate cancer
Multimillion-dollar effort will look at social stressors and genetics.
Drug from USC and Harvard Scientists to Treat Hearing Loss Shows Promise
Early findings show the drug helps build connections between nerve cells. It’s not yet available for humans, but it shows potential.
To Help Seniors Stay Active, Keck Medicine Physicians Take New Approach to Healthy Aging
Doctors rethink how to treat seniors with innovative approaches for evaluating health and fitness.
Children’s Eye Cancer Treatment Takes Big Step Forward
Innovative research for retinoblastoma may help children preserve their vision — and avoid risky surgery.
The Race to Discover New Drugs Ramps Up at USC
Academic researchers, family members and industry join forces to fight serious diseases. It’s what can happen at a place like the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.