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Four Siblings, Two Donor Organs and Two Saved Lives

An incredible story of hope, family and medical innovation The problem seemed insurmountable. A young woman born with an incurable…

High Blood Sugar Raises Infection Risk After Hip Replacement

Having high blood sugar on the day you have hip replacement surgery could put you at greater risk of joint…

New Blood Test Diagnoses Ovarian Cancer

A breakthrough study led by USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers may offer doctors a blood test to diagnose the…

Meet the Staff: Mary Schoenbaum, NP-C

Mary Schoenbaum, NP-C, has taken care of thousands of surgical patients in her nearly 20 years with Keck Medicine of…

Same-Week Brain Surgery for Mom and Daughter

When Felicitas and Margarita Gonzales unexpectedly needed brain surgery eight days apart, Gabriel Zada, MD, earned the thanks of their…

Meet Emily Siegel, MD

Dr. Siegel is a breast surgical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in the care and surgical management…

Paired-Exchange Kidney and Liver Transplant

A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by Keck Medicine of USC's Transplant Institute allowed one set of siblings to save…

Laryngeal Cancer Patient Finds New Voice

Cora Jackson-Fossett's laryngeal cancer required a total laryngectomy, the removal of her entire voice box. In recovery, she found a…

Cochlear Implant Returns Patient’s Hearing

A California grandfather can hear again thanks to an updated rule — and a Keck Medicine audiologist’s bold idea. Paul…

CEO Promotes Men's Urological Health

Joe Czyzyk, a survivor of both bladder and prostate cancer, warns men who ignore their urological health that they're "walking…

Meet Laura Taylor, MD

Dr. Taylor is the medical director of the USC Gender-Affirming Care Program at Keck Medicine of USC, offering expert, compassionate…

Actress Survives After Second Cancer Diagnosis

After she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, DeeDee Rescher received top-notch care closer to home, thanks to USC Norris Comprehensive…