Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Cancer Center Ethics Resource Committee Ethics Resource Committee: Our Ethics Resource Committee (ERC) exists to support our hospital community in three major ways: we provide clinical ethics consultations, develop and revise hospital policies that address ethical issues, and educate care providers and hospital staff about important topics in clinical […]
Dr. Oghalai is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in ear and skull base surgery. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Science fueled his youth. “When I was growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a doctor, because I liked helping people and I loved science.” He spends […]
Low testosterone and sexual health issues are just some of the side effects that men with diabetes may experience. It’s a staggering fact that 11.3% of the population of the United States (that’s more than 37 million children and adults) has diabetes, a lifelong disease that impacts the way the body handles glucose in the […]
Do you have a rash? Know the difference between common conditions and when it could signal a more serious health concern. Rashes are caused by exposure to any number of environmental allergens such as food, weather, sunlight and even stress. Many of these can be treated effectively with over-the-counter medications. But in some cases, your […]
Sometimes a mole is a mole. Other times, it’s cancerous. How can you tell the difference? Moles are common, even in children. Some darken, others remain light in color. Almost every adult has a mole, and some have as many as 40 on their skin. But moles can also be indicators of melanoma, a form […]
It’s been days and what you thought was a regular tension headache hasn’t gone away. Is it time to go to the doctor? Whether it’s a random headache that won’t go away or one that appears like clockwork the week before you have your menstrual cycle, headache pain can range from mild to so severe […]
Learn small hacks to make sure you’re getting the right readings. Over time, your blood pressure readings can tell you a lot about your overall health. But even healthy people’s blood pressure readings can fluctuate in any given 24-hour period, as blood pressure is affected by many physiological factors. That’s why it’s important to know how […]
There’s not a restroom in sight — and you have to go. Is it dangerous to hold it in for an extended length of time? Should you go every time you feel the twinge? In most cases, the only consequence that arises from holding in your urine is the discomfort you feel. Depending on how […]
Dr. Kim is a thoracic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in thoracic oncology, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He always wanted to explore space. “Medicine wasn’t my first dream. When I was growing up, I thought I wanted to be an aerospace […]
What does it mean to have a high or low blood pressure? How does your blood pressure impact your overall health? Normal blood pressure is a vital body function. Without blood pressure — the force that moves blood through our circulatory system — oxygen or nutrients would not reach our tissues and organs through our […]