The lack of access to affordable, nutritious food puts those with chronic liver disease at a higher risk of death, new research finds. Food insecurity, the limited availability of nutritionally adequate food, is a growing public health concern in the United States. Over 35 million Americans experience food insecurity annually, according to the U.S. Department […]
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine provides a full array of services essential for patient management including disease diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, support for surgical intervention, and the provision of blood and blood products. Employing analytic methods that detect abnormalities in organs, tissues, cells and body fluids, the department contributes […]
Dr. Wang is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in all types of cancer. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. When he is not busy working, he enjoys outdoor adventures. “When I’m at home, I like to tackle household chores and read history books. I also enjoy hiking and […]
Advanced Screening for Early Signs of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women in the United States, but annual screenings are key to detecting cancer early and improving outcomes. Our highly trained radiologists use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to check for early signs of lung cancer. Unlike […]
Recent Updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) » How to Schedule an Appointment You can book your appointment via California’s statewide system, My Turn. GO TO MY TURN How to Access Your COVID-19 Vaccine Cardfrom Keck Medicine of USC COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines […]
Advanced Care for Spinal Tumors Chordoma is a rare type of tumor that can develop anywhere along the spine. Some doctors see one or two people with chordoma in their entire career. Our experts treat this type of spinal tumor regularly. We offer complete management of this type of rare tumor, from surgery to advanced […]
Hemorrhoidectomy Hemorrhoid disease is among the most common disorders affecting adults in the United States today. Many other conditions are often mistaken for hemorrhoids, and they do require investigation by a specialist. A hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of hemorrhoids At Keck Medicine of USC, we offer a number of treatments for hemorrhoids. These include […]
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Our Program Our cardiothoracic surgeons have extensive expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures, including heart valve procedures. We continue to refine these procedures as our skill and understanding grow and as new technology is introduced. Standard open-heart surgery typically requires a procedure known as a median sternotomy (dividing the breastbone), […]
Advanced Imaging Tools to Detect Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Our breast cancer team uses a wide range of screening and imaging tools to help detect breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Our radiologists perform annual screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and MRIs for […]
Advanced Treatment and Personalized Care for Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer affects one in every six men in the United States, and one new case occurs every three minutes. Our world-class prostate cancer experts work together as a team to help you understand the signs of prostate cancer. If you develop prostate cancer, we develop an […]
