A mechanical device is keeping Zuleyma Santos alive as she awaits a transplant. She’s also spreading the word about heart disease in women. Zuleyma Santos cuddled two-day-old Savanna to breastfeed, enjoying a quiet moment to bond before leaving the hospital. Awaiting them at home were husband, Christopher Valdez, and their 2-year-old son, Christopher Jr. (C.J.). […]
Annie Nguyen, MD, an ophthalmologist at Keck Medicine’s USC Roski Eye Institute, answers key questions about how monkeypox can impact your vision. The 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak has made yet another contagious disease part of our daily lives. And as the virus has spread across 100 countries and counting, it’s become necessary to learn about […]
Thanks to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and a highly compatible donor, Mike Snow received a successful bone marrow transplant after being diagnosed with myelofibrosis. Mike Snow was driving on a Los Angeles freeway with his wife, Susanne, when he nearly fainted at the wheel. Soon after, he began to experience severe bleeding from his […]
Get the facts on bariatric surgery from our experts. Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving solution for people who are unable to maintain a healthy weight on their own. Nearly 30 million adults in the United States have a body mass index (BMI) that makes them eligible for bariatric surgery, according to the National Institutes […]
Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously deadly disease that is hard to catch early — here are some symptoms to look out for. Pancreatic cancer has a bad reputation — and for good reason. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, after lung and colon, according to the National […]
When is it too hot to exercise outdoors? Here are doctor-approved tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion when exercising in the summer heat. Whether you’re running, biking or going for a power walk, it’s important to take extra precautions, as summer temperatures start to rise. Experiencing a little extra perspiration is natural, of course. […]
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. “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 research. In this video, Hanners sat down with Armand Dorian, MD, […]
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the medical director of infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship at Keck Medicine. “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 research. In this video, Hanners sat […]
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the neurointerventional program at Keck Hospital of USC. “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 research. In this video, Hanners sat down […]
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorder Program. “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 research. In this video, Hanners sat […]