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What’s the Difference Between a Cold, Bronchitis and Pneumonia?

Sniffling. Coughing. Maybe a fever. Whatever it is, you feel miserable. But is it just a cold — or something…

Do I Need Surgery for My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

If the pain has become unbearable and no therapeutic or medical treatments have worked, it might be time to consider…

Do Concussions Increase the Risk of Stroke or Brain Cancer?

Whether from a minor car accident or a game of flag football, concussions are surprisingly common. Concussions occur whenever the…

Your Open Enrollment Checklist

Search for a Keck Medicine of USC provider As the nationwide open enrollment period approaches, choosing the right health insurance…

About USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Licensed by: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff provide personalized, high-quality health care…

Keck Hospital of USC

Licensed by: Keck Hospital of USC Every day at Keck Hospital of USC, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the…

Can You Prevent Strep Throat?

Winter is coming — and so is the painful infection known as strep throat. Here are some recommendations to keep…

How Much Sugar Is Okay to Eat?

When it comes to heart health (and overall health) butter used to be the bad guy. Now all eyes are…

How to Prevent Ear Infections When It’s Cold

It’s not just kids who get ear infections — adults can have them, too. Here’s how to reduce your risk.…

Myth or Fact: Only Women Get Breast Cancer

If you guessed myth, you’re correct. Like women, men have breast tissue and, therefore, are also at risk for breast…

Is There a Better Way To Treat Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that is an alternative to surgery — but is it right for…

Meet Niels Kokot, MD

Dr. Kokot is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in all aspects of head and neck surgery.…