As More Bacteria Grow Resistant to Antibiotics, Scientists Are Fighting Back
USC experts search for answers to deadly superbugs.
Now Might Be a Great Time to Invest in Health Care
Entrepreneur and investment expert Jay Goss made a career out of betting big on disruption and health innovation.
COVID-19 vaccines roll into USC health centers: Watch it in GIFs
Some 2,500 doses of extremely cold vaccines arrive to the sound of applause and The Spirit of Troy.
Men over 50 have same success with vasectomy reversal as younger men
Older men who undergo the surgery achieve roughly the same rate of pregnancy with their partners as those under the age of 50, a USC study reveals.
Metal found in cigarettes linked to higher death rates in people with flu or pneumonia
Cadmium — which can be found in food as well — could also contribute to poorer outcomes for people with COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, a USC study finds.
New equity, civil rights and Title IX role is ‘key bridge’ to Keck Medicine of USC
As a health care-focused deputy coordinator with the Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, Nicoli Richardson will ensure compliance with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws.
Keck Hospital of USC receives another ‘A’ safety grade
The rating — which follows previous ”A“ grades in spring 2020 and fall 2019 — places the hospital among the safest in the United States.
High-stress emergencies have a long-lasting impact on ER doctors — longer than expected
As COVID-19 surges and patients pile into emergency rooms, researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC emphasize that even the quickest medical emergencies can have serious aftereffects.
5 Ways USC and UCLA Researchers Joined Forces for Your Health
In labs and clinics across Los Angeles, Trojan and Bruin researchers partner to help Americans live longer and better.
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.
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.
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.
New tool may speed much-needed treatment for victims of traumatic brain injury
Millions of Americans each year suffer traumatic brain injury, and many suffer long-term brain damage. A new ”nanocage” system to deliver drugs where they’re needed could help.
‘Get a flu shot’ and other ways you can stay healthy during flu season
A family physician from Keck Medicine of USC gives advice on avoiding influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly
A new USC/Princeton study has found that today’s less-educated Americans experience higher levels of pain than did previous generations.
A trio of faculty members explore how VR can help combat neurological diseases
USC’s Sook-Lei Liew, Judy Pa and James M. Finley are researching the benefits of virtual reality for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke.
Remote monitoring of lung transplant patients decreases hospital readmissions
USC researchers believe their monitoring technology could easily be used with other types of transplant or critical care patients, fulfilling a major need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keck Medical Center of USC named to U.S. News’ Best Hospitals list for 2020-21
The distinction places the academic medical center among the top 20 hospitals nationwide and reflects its high rankings in 11 adult specialties.
USC blood drive collects enough donations to save hundreds of lives
With safety measures in place to protect against COVID-19, the USC Heroes United campaign collected a goal-surpassing 192 units of blood over two days.
Living organ donation for cancer patient cements a decades-long friendship
Veteran runner enters marathon six months after the life-changing procedure, not to beat the clock but to enjoy the course and his friends — and run without cancer.
Civil rights legacy drives Sabrina Smiley’s research on tobacco marketing
The Keck School of Medicine researcher has received a grant from the National Cancer Institute to continue investigating racial and ethnic disparities in how tobacco products are marketed.
Less addictive opioid may slow osteoarthritis while easing pain
A Keck Medicine of USC study reveals that kappa opioids alleviated pain while also preserving cartilage in joints.
Lung cancer patients living in rural areas, uninsured or on Medicaid less likely to get recommended treatment
A Keck Medicine of USC study found that socioeconomic status plays an important role in access to chemotherapy.
Living near natural gas flaring poses health risks for pregnant women and babies
USC researchers found that exposure to flaring was associated with 50% higher odds of preterm birth.