Keck Hospital nationally recognized with an ‘A’ safety grade
The hospital earned an “A” grade from a national patient safety watchdog group, placing it among the safest in the country.
Racism can be as toxic to people’s health as smoking
New research from a USC Dornsife professor and her colleagues at UCLA may have uncovered the oft-discussed link between racism and health.
When it comes to cancer, fighting words might be the wrong approach
Treatment of serious diseases like cancer is often described as a war or battle, but USC experts say that aggressive language might cause more harm than good.
Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely, study says
Though over-the-counter “T boosters” are a popular choice for men looking to raise their testosterone levels, new research indicates these supplements have little or no known effect.
Pelvic pain researchers receive federal grant to continue groundbreaking study
USC and UCLA researchers seek to better understand urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome, which affects more than 10 million Americans.
When Epilepsy Has No Easy Answers, They Aim to Help
People with complex epilepsy in Central and Southern California have a new team of medical experts to turn to.
Keck Medicine of USC hospitals earn LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
Both Keck Medical Center — which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital — and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital received the maximum score from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Efforts to minimize opioid use after surgery appear to be working
A major step in reducing reliance on opioids is empowering surgical patients to make informed, educated decisions about their health, a USC expert notes.
Fad diets could contribute to liver disease known as a ‘silent killer’
Doctors worry that high-fat regimens like the keto diet might worsen an increasingly common condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
USC’s Street Medicine team brings the hospital to the homeless
Staffers spend their days combing the streets of Los Angeles, building rapport with patients and providing the in-person medical care they so desperately need.
Human breast milk may help program babies’ internal clocks
The composition of breast milk changes over the course of a day, and a USC researcher and colleague believe this “chrononutrition” may play a role in establishing infants’ emerging circadian rhythms.
Keck Medical Center of USC named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list
The academic medical center was also ranked among the top five hospitals in California and the top three hospitals in Los Angeles.
Study probes effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on brain development
Researchers have long known that babies born to mothers who drank heavily while pregnant have impairments. Now, an innovative study will test their sensory processing — in a community where drinking while pregnant is socially acceptable.
Classifying colorectal cancer patients into subgroups could improve treatment
USC researchers have found that identifying a patient’s consensus molecular subtype could help oncologists determine the most effective course of treatment.
They’re Cutting Opioid Prescriptions by Stopping Pain Before It Starts
What if you could quickly feel better after surgery just by planning ahead? That’s one way physicians are tackling the opioid crisis.
Pain Relief Without Opioids? Yes, It’s Possible
Patients are turning to over-the-counter medications and mind-body therapies to ease pain without narcotics.
Lung Cancer Screening with CT Aims to Save Lives
Routine tests could help people at high risk for lung cancer. USC doctors are spreading that message to get more patients screened.
Study finds e-cigarette cartoon ads may increase young adults’ likelihood of vaping
USC researchers discovered that young adults who had never used e-cigarettes were more likely to start if they recognized the cartoons used in their ads.
The USC Experts on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic
Nearly 400,000 people in America died from opioid overdose from 1999-2017. USC experts believe they can stem the tide.
Student-led study identifies ways to improve medication adherence for Latinos with diabetes
Simple measures like pillboxes for medications, helping family members understand medication regimens and weekly education sessions on managing the disease can all have a big impact.
Daring to Say ‘Cure’ to Lung Cancer Patients
Screenings can find cancer early, and a combination of therapies attack cancer from all angles.
What Makes a Good Life—and Death? Sunita Puri Explores It Through Writing
A palliative care physician explores the role of medicine in helping us live and die well.
Study links racism to chronic inflammation among African Americans
USC researchers have found that racism can trigger heightened inflammatory responses among African Americans, which could lead to heart attacks, neurodegenerative diseases and metastatic cancer.
Native Hawaiians have a 60% greater risk than whites for pancreatic cancer
A new USC study highlights uninvestigated disparities between certain ethnic groups as to their risk of developing pancreatic cancer.