Stress accelerates aging of immune system, study finds
Everyday stressors, traumatic events, job strain and discrimination prematurely weaken the body’s mix of immune cells, potentially increasing a person’s risk of disease.
USC receives historic cryptocurrency gift to support cardiovascular care, research and education
Wen Hou’s $1.1 million gift will support clinicians and researchers advancing the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
It’s Time to Rethink Hormone Therapy for Women, Says Heart Health Scientist
A new study may change views on hormone replacement therapy and its role in women’s health.
Traffic-related pollution linked to early markers for cardiovascular disease in children
Signs of pre-symptomatic stiffening of the arteries were seen in kids with daily exposure to auto emissions, a USC study finds.
Keck Medicine of USC launches USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute
The institute brings together cardiovascular services at the academic medical center under one unified structure.
Examining the connection between heart health and COVID-19
For American Heart Month, Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss how the pandemic has affected people with heart disease and what patients can do to protect their health.
Certain combinations of cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk
In a first, a USC study has shown that drugs already being used for blood pressure and cholesterol control could provide benefits for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Why Diversity in Clinical Trials Matters
Having a wider array of people participating in medical research is crucial to advancing care for all patients.
Facing Serious Medical Conditions, Three Patients Get New Life
Seeking treatment at Keck Medicine of USC put these patients in the right place at the right time.
USC team performs daunting heart valve procedure
The surgery only requires a small incision and avoids putting the patient on a heart-lung machine, which can be stressful.
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.
Cardiovascular risk: Men and women now on equal footing, with both improving
Risk factors, gender and age differences decreasing among adults over 50; researchers say medications play a major role.
Heart transplant patient makes the most of his second chance at life
After years of treatment, a Vietnam veteran finds a USC cardiology team that provides an “amazing experience.”
Creating new heart muscle out of stem cells? This grad student is doing it
PhD student Joycelyn Yip ultimately hopes to test heart disease treatments in ways that reduce risk to patients.
An iPhone app that monitors heart failures — and perhaps saves lives
The high-tech, low-cost diagnostic tool is designed to detect heart failure before it happens, USC engineer says.
Using virtual reality — and mom’s sewing machine — for stroke rehab
Sook-Lei Liew builds a prototype with a laptop, an off-the-shelf VR rig, a $9 swim cap and a brain-computer interface system.
Think fast: Your CPR response could mean the difference between recovery or a coma, or worse
USC-led study shows that bystander CPR is associated with favorable neurological survival for drowning victims in cardiac arrest.
Stroke survivor finds new calling as USC volunteer
David Karchem was a software developer until a stroke changed his life. Now he’s focusing on building a community for stroke survivors.
USC’s Virtual Care Clinic is a step in the future of technology-driven health care
One day you may be able to share health information on your smartphone.
An aspirin a day extends life, prevents heart attacks for certain older Americans, USC study finds
The daily regimen by older patients shows multiple health benefits and a reduction in health care spending, according to researchers.
Your Health Depends on More Than Your DNA
Alum’s app boosts access to cardiovascular rehab
The startup Moving Analytics helps patients learn how to manage their condition via a smartphone.
Interventional Cardiologists and Radiologists Heal From Inside Out
Former stroke patient runs Los Angeles Marathon alongside treatment team
Longtime runner raises awareness for brain aneurysm research at USC.