Future doctor aims to advocate for patients, not just treat them
Alexa Manrriquez gains a broader understanding of what patients and their families face outside the hospital.
Match Day 2018 brings joy as USC med students celebrate residency news
Nearly 160 future physicians anxiously open envelopes with details about where they’ll spend their upcoming residencies.
Lifeguard travels the world while earning USC Master of Public Health online
Aspiring physician pursuing a public health degree volunteers as a youth program director and CPR instructor.
Older Americans are experiencing ‘delayed aging’ — and better health
USC and Yale study reveals some good news, especially for men.
USC researchers make diverse genomic data available to scientists
The Keck Genomics Platform gives scientists a better reflection of the nation’s diversity.
5 things to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
USC social work expert answers questions to help you succeed at caring for a family member with dementia.
How to sleep better after daylight saving time: tips from USC experts
Learn some strategies from the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice to get more out of your nightly slumber.
Why seniors are susceptible to phone scams and fraud, and how to stop them
Over time, the changes in our brains could make it harder to know when we’re being cheated.
Renowned oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee named USC’s 2018 commencement speaker
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician who redefined public discourse on human health will address the Trojan Family on May 11.
5 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
Scientists and physicians offer tips to stay sharp in old age.
Joint replacement surgery for arthritis may not be needed in the future
The promise of a new molecule means patients could opt for a shot to heal their injury, USC Stem Cell scientist says.
Future doctor answers the call to study medical problems with social causes
Frances Pillsbury takes time off from the Keck School of Medicine of USC to complete a Master in Public Policy program at Harvard.
Trojan, thriving despite rare muscle disease, inspires scientists’ research
Once a shy kid held back by physical disability, Hawken Miller has flourished since becoming an active student at USC.
Alzheimer’s tool lets people 50 and older monitor their risk over time
Healthy people at increased risk of developing the disease could join clinical trials sooner, says director of USC therapeutic institute.
Metal-detection technique inspires USC cancer researchers
USC Michelson Center scientists use metal-tagged markers and a patient’s blood sample, aiming for precise treatments of cancerous cells that spread to other organs.
5 things you didn’t know about eating disorders, and how to seek help
Eating disorders are surrounded by myths and stigma, making them even more difficult to diagnose and treat.
Surgeon tells how his team aims to reduce amputations due to diabetes
Contrary to popular belief, diabetes doesn’t make your leg fall off. There’s a “stairway to amputation” with several steps.
Opioid abuse leads to heroin use and a hepatitis C epidemic, USC researcher says
Nearly everyone who used heroin transitioned to drug injection in about six months — a trend that contributes to the hepatitis C epidemic, USC-led study finds.
Shared database of brain images aims to boost stroke patients’ recovery
Brain scans from stroke patients are being downloaded by researchers around the world to predict the most efficient therapies.
Marine at risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s raises awareness of genetic mutation
The ‘Jalisco mutation’ puts this 30-year-old father at high risk for Alzheimer’s within a decade. He aims to encourage research and genetic testing.
How health authorities fight the spread of infectious diseases
An algorithm developed by USC researchers could help public health programs better locate and treat people with undiagnosed infectious diseases.
Med student sets example for peers in underserved communities that they, too, can be a doctor
By going into medicine, Andrew Homere realized he could help people who thought medical school wasn’t an option.
Intimate documentary shares couple’s struggle to have children
Alum’s One More Shot follows the emotional journey of friends who struggled to achieve a natural birth.
USC research helps stem cell experts develop kidney treatments, reduce dialysis
Trojans investigate mouse and human kidneys to hasten new remedies for renal disease.