Dr. Shiroishi is a diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology specialist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in brain tumor imaging. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Medicine has been his dream since adolescence. “Since high school, I always wanted to become a physician. My mother worked as an electron microscopy technician at several […]
Dr. Yessaian is a gynecological oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of women with gynecological cancers, precancers and complex gynecological surgical needs. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. Science has played an important role in her career goals. “In high school, I wanted to be […]
From viruses to lactose intolerance, there are a number of causes that might be behind this unpleasant symptom. Most people have experienced diarrhea at some point in their lives. It’s not fun to be running to the bathroom, wondering what happened to upset your intestines so much. Worse yet, diarrhea can sometimes have serious complications […]
The pain and pressure of a sinus infection is nothing to sneeze at. Here’s how to know if you have one and how to cope. You have a cold, and just when you think you’re getting better, it gets worse. You have pain and pressure in your face, and it’s hard to breathe out of […]
With the help of an innovative treatment and the expertise of Ivan Ho, MD, at the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Kent Demaine defied the odds in treating his atrial fibrillation. If Kent Demaine could go back in time and change one thing, he would not have waited so long to treat his atrial fibrillation. […]
José Aguiar was already experiencing serious symptoms in his heart, foot and endocrine system when doctors found a mass in his colon. It’s hard to imagine a heart attack saving someone’s life instead of potentially ending it. But that’s exactly what happened to José Aguiar in the summer of 2019. José’s left foot was swollen […]
Suffering from a painful yet often misunderstood pelvic disorder, Nathreen Bonnet found healing through an advanced, highly precise surgical procedure at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Though it’s common enough to affect an estimated 10% of women in the United States, endometriosis is hard to diagnose. There is no simple test. Its most common symptom, pelvic […]
Whether she’s evaluating patients, developing treatment plans or following up with postoperative patients, physician assistant Hannah Licari is there every step of the way. Patients at Keck Medicine’s USC Spine Center will find a compassionate advocate to help guide them through their patient journey. Hannah Licari, PA, explained why she loves her job. What does […]
While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his neck. When he returned to Los Angeles, the discomfort became a lump. Richard is a University of Southern California music professor and former chair of Studio/Jazz Guitar at the USC Thornton School of Music. His […]
From walking pneumonia to COVID-19 pneumonia, here are some key facts about this potentially serious condition. When you’re sick, it can be hard to diagnose yourself: Do you have a cold? The flu? COVID-19? Bronchitis? Or, could it be pneumonia? Pneumonia is a potentially serious condition: An estimated 1 million adults in the United States […]