“COVID has proven to be the costliest disaster in U.S. history,” says one USC expert on the economic impact of disasters. Now the fast-spreading virus is intersecting with a rise in flu and RSV.
The findings by a team of USC researchers could help scientists predict new coronavirus variants and subvariants and give them a leg up on producing effective vaccines.
Interdisciplinary USC study also reveals predictors of long COVID.
COVID has galvanized the research community, but the public needs guidance that’s clear, compelling and easy to follow. USC Price professors say that experts should hedge more and make their recommendations more conditional.
More children are experiencing symptoms lasting from one to several months, a condition sometimes referred to as “long COVID.” What could that mean for health care down the road?
Confused about the difference between COVID-19 tests? Wonder when to test? Krist Azizian, chief pharmacy officer for Keck Medicine of USC, has the answers.
Are N95s right for everyone? What is the difference between an N95 and a KN95 mask? Are surgical masks and cloth masks worth wearing? Keck Medicine of USC’s Edward Jones-Lopez answers your questions.
Disruption fatigue, emotional exhaustion and skepticism about public health information are making a bad thing worse, USC experts note. Coping skills and safety measures are critical.
Year in review: Whether they’re working with patients, test tubes or massive databases, USC scientists continue to push the envelope with discoveries that are literally changing people’s lives.
A study by USC Dornsife researchers finds that the order of symptoms in the first wave of COVID-19 varied among virus strains.
Annie Nguyen of the USC Roski Eye Institute answers frequently asked questions about whether our eyes are vulnerable to the coronavirus.
USC’s Sofia Gruskin notes that vaccine distribution and access vary greatly across the world, posing a threat to our success against COVID-19.
How will life in the Golden State change after most statewide COVID-19 restrictions are lifted on June 15? Keck Medicine of USC experts weigh in on what to expect next.
An air sampling method created by USC Viterbi researchers to measure air quality has been adopted by the Department of Homeland Security to better understand COVID-19’s spread.
A USC study reveals how therapies targeting a molecular chaperone called GRP78 might offer protection against COVID-19 and future coronaviruses.
Trust the science. Follow the data. Keck Medicine of USC confronts the coronavirus pandemic with strategies centered on rigorous research.
Two USC pharmacists give us an inside look at how L.A. fights the coronavirus at one of the largest vaccination sites in the country.
Hundreds of thousands of women have left the workforce. Many kids continue to lack the resources for distance learning. USC experts outline the problems exposed by COVID-19 and propose long-term solutions.
USC experts emphasize the value of practicing self-care, taking breaks as needed and trusting in good habits to help us make it through this pandemic.
USC researchers created an algorithm that uses five biomarkers to determine which COVID-19 patients will need intensive care after hospitalization.
Results from a new USC Dornsife study show that U.S. adults with higher education are significantly more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccination and to believe in the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.
What’s fueling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy? How can we encourage more people to get the shots? Experts from USC and beyond answered the most pressing vaccination questions at a recent town hall.
A USC pharmacy professor has answers to your questions about the vaccination.
More people are now having visitors over or leaving their homes unnecessarily, a USC study finds, opening up gaps in the ‘Swiss cheese’ model of COVID-19 defense.