CHLA helps teens put birth defects behind them
Thanks to USC surgeons, women born with Apert syndrome and a cleft lip deal with life on their own terms.
A simple breath test could be the next step in diagnosing breast cancer
Clinical trial at USC and other cancer centers looks at effectiveness of a new device that could prevent unnecessary testing.
Medicare, Medicare Advantage physician rates nearly equal
USC researchers compare physician reimbursement by Medicare Advantage plans to traditional Medicare rates. Until now, experts knew little about the differences.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles named top pediatric hospital in California by U.S. News & World Report
The Keck School of Medicine affiliate also makes the publication’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for excellence in multiple specialties.
How to stay healthy, and maybe find a career, in the age of biotech
Pioneering USC surgeon shares wellness tips and talks about biotech opportunities at East L.A. College health fair.
The possible long-term complications of traumatic brain injury
USC researcher uses sophisticated techniques to understand the effects of such injuries among older adults.
Studying the social factors that influence health outcomes
Reginald Tucker-Seeley looks beyond simple income measures to find out how a person’s finance-related feelings and behaviors affect disparities in physical and mental health.
W. M. Keck Foundation names health care center at USC with $10 million gift
Generous support expands on prior $150 million gift for Keck Medicine of USC.
A new model for care: People with mental illness help others in the same situation
Peer navigators help clients to make medical appointments, find transportation and communicate with providers.
Scholar without borders bridges three continents to improve health care
✌ Class of 2017: Jack Huebner aims to advance medicine in sub-Saharan Africa.
Doctors perform the first robotic surgery to remove kidney cancer extending into the heart
The 10-hour procedure at Keck School of Medicine of USC saved the patient from risk of sudden cardiac death and redefined surgical limits.
A five-minute oral cancer screening can save your life
Joana Breckner learned a vital health lesson in the dental office of USC alumnus Phillip Sacks.
Cracking the brain’s genetic code to prevent neurological and psychiatric diseases
Through crowdsourcing, researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have aggregated some of the largest brain scan data sets for certain neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Department of Nursing holds its first white coat ceremony for grad students
The event celebrates the newly launched online degree program offering a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Keck School of Medicine of USC receives its highest ranking in NIH funding
USC departments in ophthalmology and preventive medicine are No. 2 in the United States.
Keck Medicine of USC doctors perform 300th pediatric liver transplant
Infant with rare medical condition receives portion of a liver from a match — his father — at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
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.
USC researchers aim to boost quality of life for seriously ill patients
A new study will follow patients who receive palliative care at home and in clinics.
Big data could be the new hope for the future of health
The curation and analysis of health data may lead to new ways of treating diseases, USC researchers say in public awareness film.
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
USC-led study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great cost to family members or guardians.
Antihistamines prevent ‘Asian flush’ — alcohol-induced facial redness — but pose risks
Off-label use of Zantac, Pepcid and Tagamet can crank up drinking habits and increase cancer risk in the long run, USC experts say.
Cambodian officials trained to save lives in emergencies
USC alum’s team certifies more than 80 first responders and provides free health services to hundreds of villagers over a two-week stay.
Long-term behavior change is key to creating healthy habits, research shows
Policymakers changed public opinion on smoking. New USC Marshall research suggests the same techniques can get us to exercise, eat better and be more healthy.
Competition prepares USC fellow for the rigors of plastic surgery
After retiring from competitive ice dancing at 21, Meghan McCullough opts for the challenges of life in the OR.