A cardiac electrophysiologist’s opinion on using pulsed field ablation in practice. FDA’s approval of two pulsed field ablation (PFA) systems for treatment of atrial fibrillation in the past year set the cardiology field abuzz. PFA is now part of the treatment toolbox for certain types of atrial fibrillation. Not many clinics offer PFA treatment yet, […]
How the rise of artificial intelligence could improve the physician-patient relationship. Artificial intelligence can change the way doctors and patients experience office visits. Jamal Nabhani, MD, a urologist with USC Urology, part of Keck Medicine of USC, discusses how AI could help bring back the joy of medicine. AI can shoulder the burden of documentation. […]
What makes a patient likelier to want another opinion? A Keck Medicine of USC hematologist-oncologist shares his insights. Most patients typically do not request second opinions. There are, however, certain conditions that often prompt a patient — or even the patient’s own physician — to want an additional opinion. Over the course of his long […]
A Keck Medicine of USC urologist explains what AI can and can’t do in medicine…yet. Artificial intelligence will permeate all reaches of health care in the coming years. But can AI ever replace most of what a human physician can do? Mitchell Goldenberg, MBBS, PhD, a urologist with USC Urology, part of Keck Medicine of […]
Dr. Putnam is a board-certified surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in minimally invasive techniques, with an emphasis on upper gastrointestinal and hernia surgery. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He’s working in his dream job. “During the 4th grade, a classmate’s dad shared a video of a heart surgery, and […]
What to know about recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Total knee replacement is a common surgery, with more than 790,000 performed every year in the United States. Also common is the fear that patients have about the recovery time for total knee replacement surgery. Many worry about the pain they will experience; others are […]
The unique qualities that make USC Verdugo Hills Hospital a standout When I first began working at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) in 2003 as an emergency room physician, the atmosphere seemed too good to be true. I felt I had been propelled into a classic sitcom, where everyone is good and kind and watches […]
For rare cancers such as sarcoma, it is important to get treatment at a center with multiple types of specialists. Sarcomas, which are cancers of the tissues, are rarer forms of cancer than organ-based cancers, making it important to be treated at specialized centers. Since soft tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas are much rarer, not […]
Poor blood circulation could be a symptom of peripheral artery disease or more serious health risks. Minor cuts or small injuries typically heal in weeks if not days. Why then are some wounds — such as a foot wound — so slow to heal? Other factors aside, one cause of a slow or non-healing foot […]
Dr. Yu is a hematologist oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of cancers and blood diseases. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. She is a foodie who loves yoga. “When I’m not working, I enjoy practicing yoga and taking care of my house plants — […]