Complete Care for Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension Chronic pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart. This condition, also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, or CTEPH, is serious and can cause recurring embolisms, or blood clots, in the lungs. Over time, these blood […]
[…]
A patient’s breast cancer stage plays a major role in how the breast cancer can be treated. One of the first steps in determining a breast cancer patient’s treatment plan is to figure out whether the cancer has spread — and if so, how far. This process is called staging. The five stages of breast […]
Keck Medicine of USC researchers are testing if a standardized screening process is more equitable for candidates — and more precise for providers. Prescreening is an important first step in identifying suitable organ transplant candidates, especially those with alcohol-associated liver disease. By asking certain questions up front, health care providers can try to ascertain whether […]
Gabriel Zada, MD, Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, gives tips to elevate your clinical program in a competitive health care market. In my time as a neurosurgeon, I’ve treated over 3,000 patients with brain and skull base tumors using both minimally invasive and open cranial approaches. As Director of the USC Brain Tumor […]
At Keck Medicine of USC, a team of specialists works together to provide optimal cancer care. A breast cancer diagnosis can be scary. An estimated 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. However, you won’t face this challenge alone. “We treat each patient like they’re part of our family, and we’re […]
A laryngologist from Keck Medicine of USC explains how interprofessional practice (IPP) benefited his team. Working in silos is often an inefficient health care model. Laryngologist Michael M. Johns, MD, director of the USC Voice Center, part of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Keck Medicine of USC, explains […]
Dr. Vandermolen is a medical oncologist with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, who treats patients for a variety of malignancies including breast, blood, bone, lung and skin cancers. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Becoming a doctor was always the dream. “Ever since I was a kid, […]
While breast cancer in men is rare, it’s important to know the signs to avoid a late-stage diagnosis. Breast cancer doesn’t only affect women. While it’s a rare occurrence — accounting for about 1% of all new breast cancer cases each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — men are also […]
Dr. Kwon is a head and neck cancer surgeon with the USC Head and Neck Center and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Becoming a surgeon was a lifelong dream. “When I was six, I said I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. […]