40 studies later, a radiologist reveals what he has learned about COVID-19
From prevention to the long-term aftereffects, USC’s Ali Gholamrezanezhad offers his unique insights into the virus.
USC leads new artificial intelligence study of Alzheimer’s disease
A $17.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund an AI-powered study of genetic, imaging and cognitive data collected from Alzheimer’s patients.
An election like no other: How to vote safely during the pandemic
Fears of the coronavirus and concerns about the voting process are putting added stress on voters. USC experts in health, policy and security offer ways to stay safe and secure at the polls.
Rapid COVID tests could hold the key to reopening
USC researcher Neeraj Sood leads a new collaborative study with Los Angeles and L.A. County that aims to find out if cheaper, faster antigen tests can help officials reopen the region.
When Addiction and COVID-19 Collide
The coronavirus outbreak could worsen America’s substance use crisis. USC addiction expert Adam Leventhal explains why it matters to all of us.
Medical school volunteers help those in need during COVID-19
Keck School of Medicine students and faculty formed the COVID-19 Advocacy Group to better assist the elderly, domestic violence victims and asylum detainees.
USC collaborates with L.A. city and county to explore use of rapid COVID-19 testing
Researchers are using rapid antigen tests with first responders who volunteered for the study. A second phase will focus on school-aged children, teachers and staff.
USC Pediatric Surgeon Aims to Heal Infants Using Stem Cells
Tracy Grikscheit helps babies with digestive disorders. Stem cells could help her develop life-changing treatments.
Stressed out by the 2020 election? You’re not the only one
Students, faculty and staff: Here’s how you can cope with anxiety in the run-up to the upcoming election (and check out some tips from USC experts).
Feeling scared about how your kids can enjoy Halloween this year? Have no fear – healthy snacks are here
A USC expert offers simple strategies, meal plans and recipes to reduce children’s intake of sugar.
USC scientists unlock the evolutionary history of the pituitary gland
New research into the key gland’s development shatters a scientific hypothesis that had been held for decades.
All your COVID-19 vaccine questions, answered
Edward Jones-Lopez, an infectious disease expert at Keck Medicine of USC, answers frequently asked questions on potential vaccines.
New clinical trial will test deep brain stimulation as Alzheimer’s treatment
Keck Medicine of USC is now enrolling individuals in a phase 3 clinical trial that will implant electrodes into subjects’ brains to potentially stop the progression of the disease.
Health care and COVID-19 top voter concerns as 2020 election begins
Will Congress eliminate surprise medical bills? Who will be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? USC experts examine pressing health issues amid the 2020 election.
Restricted blood flow in the brain could be tied to Alzheimer’s
A USC research team has found strong evidence that keeping blood vessels healthy can help prevent cognitive decline.
A new approach to determining whether child abuse magnifies COVID mental health risk
The result could increase understanding of who is at greater risk in the context of the pandemic and who may benefit most from enhanced and targeted interventions.
What it’s like to intern — and live — in a retirement community during COVID-19
Nelson Rubio Argueta’s internship couldn’t go virtual during the pandemic; he was living and working in Kingsley Manor Retirement Community in L.A. The gerontology student discusses his unique experience.
Student-run organization provides free child care to medical workers during the pandemic
Trojans Olivia Frary and Sana Abbaali were among the students who created COVID Child Care, which offers care and other services for essential medical workers — at no cost to them.
Kids are exercising less and sitting more during the pandemic
USC research indicates a widening of the exercise gap between younger schoolchildren and adolescents.
One-third of young people in low- and middle-income countries have lost a sibling
USC researchers studying sibling bereavement in 43 countries note that such deaths raise risk factors for health and social issues in the surviving children.
Certain stem cells can hurt bones instead of healing them
According to USC research, Sox9-positive cells can lead to painful bone spurs developing at the edge of joints in many arthritis patients.
Taking precautions to prevent COVID-19 linked to the media you consume
People who trust left-leaning news sources are more likely to engage in key virus-mitigating behaviors, according to research from faculty and PhD students at USC Leonard Davis.
New face mask protects doctors as they scope patients during COVID-19
Researchers at the USC Caruso otolaryngology clinic developed the mask to keep themselves safe during procedures and to make moving patients easier.
Expect More Virtual House Calls from Your Doctor Thanks to Telehealth Revolution
A slow march toward virtual doctor visits and other digital innovations in health care turned into an all-out sprint amid COVID-19.