The unique qualities that make USC Verdugo Hills Hospital a standout When I first began working at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) in 2003 as an emergency room physician, the atmosphere seemed too good to be true. I felt I had been propelled into a classic sitcom, where everyone is good and kind and watches […]
USC Sarcoma Program specialists explain types of sarcomas, symptoms of a sarcoma and new treatments for these rare cancers. Sarcomas are rare types of cancer that can develop in soft tissues or bone and can occur anywhere in the body. Because they are rare, often they are harder to diagnose than other cancers, and treatments […]
About Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, MSc Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, MSc, (Dr. Cohen) is one of the world’s most preeminent neurosurgeons, a professor and the vice chairman of innovation at the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in the treatment of complex brain and spine tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary […]
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will investigate if immunotherapy administered at home can achieve the same outcomes as in-clinic therapy. A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will test the feasibility of treating non-small cell lung cancer with immunotherapy provided at home. Immunotherapy, medicines that use the body’s immune system […]
Keck Medicine of USC researchers are investigating whether performing chemotherapy followed by a novel type of surgery is a viable treatment for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable. The study […]
Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss underlying medical conditions that may be causing your sleep trouble. Insomnia The most common sleep disorder in the United States, according to The National Institutes of Health, insomnia is very often a psychophysiological disorder that encompasses difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep or both. “Many things can cause insomnia,” […]
A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by Keck Medicine of USC’s Transplant Institute allowed one set of siblings to save the other. Joselin Casillas, a 28-year-old teacher from West Covina, had been dealing with symptoms of biliary atresia, a rare and incurable liver disease, since the day she was born. The condition causes blockages in […]
Lee Zuckerman, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Zuckerman specializes in treating both benign and malignant tumors in the arms, legs and pelvis in both adults and children, including primary tumors and metastatic disease. His clinical focus is to not only help cure […]
Researchers from Keck Medicine of USC identified the blood glucose levels that signal a greater likelihood of developing periprosthetic joint infections post-surgery. High blood glucose level is linked to an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection in patients who receive total hip replacement surgery (also known as total hip arthroplasty), according to new research from […]
Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer of Keck Medicine of USC, discusses the importance of hiring and supporting a diverse staff. Growing up in India, one of the most diverse nations in the world, I experienced several facets of cultural, linguistic, racial and religious diversity that have profound impacts on the political, economic and […]