Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in spinal deformity and minimally invasive surgery at the USC Spine Center. “Conversations with Rod” is a video series featuring Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talking with Keck Medicine doctors about our innovative medical care and […]
Transplants from living donors can be lifesaving for a patient in need. A Keck Medicine of USC transplant surgeon answers common questions about the process. Living-organ donation is becoming more widely adopted across the country. Thanks to medical advancements and improved education, thousands of people can make a difference each year by giving a functioning […]
A rheumatologist details how to tell if you have fibromyalgia. If you’re tired all the time and have widespread body pain, you may be looking for an explanation or wondering if it’s all in your head. One explanation may be fibromyalgia — a condition in which chronic fatigue and body pain are classic symptoms. While […]
Health Giving Circle At Keck Medicine of USC, we are committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care backed by the latest medical education and research. Help support our mission by becoming an annual donor in our Health Giving Circle. What is the Health Giving Circle? Members of our Health Giving Circle are a special group of annual […]
What makes a clinical leader truly exceptional? The task may seem daunting, but the solutions are often simple, says John Oghalai, MD. During more than two decades as an academic otolaryngologist — as well as five years as a department chair at the Keck School of Medicine of USC — I’ve observed a wide range […]
Elmer Diwa, RRT, RCP, delivers thoughtful care at the same facility where he was once a stroke patient. Diwa, a respiratory care supervisor at USC Arcadia Hospital, recently spoke about his 35-year career and continued passion for the work. What does a respiratory therapist do? I work with physicians to help diagnose and treat a […]
Coming to an appointment prepared — and proactive — will help ease your nerves. Two physicians from Keck Medicine of USC weigh in on “The Big Question.” Seeing a doctor for the first time can be scary. But with some simple preparation, you can approach a medical visit with more confidence and the most important […]
Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain common sources of back pain — and what the discomfort is trying to tell you. Back pain doesn’t always start where you feel it. The aches can sometimes originate elsewhere in the body, and they could be a sign of a more serious issue. Here are some conditions […]
A clinical overlap exists between both conditions, research from Keck Medicine of USC finds — and either illness may trigger the other. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6 million Americans. Depression affects more than 16 million Americans. The two concerns may often be connected. […]
Rosa Maria Villalpando is the world’s first stroke patient to receive vagus nerve stimulation outside of a clinical trial. The results could benefit millions seeking improved mobility. Five years after a stroke paralyzed the left side of her body, Rosa Maria Villalpando still hoped to recover the full use of her left hand for routine […]