Treatment for Eye Infection Symptoms Redness, irritation, discharge, swelling, pain and vision loss are all symptoms of eye infections. An eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria, viruses or fungi invade the tissues of the eye and other eye structures. A common eye infection is pink eye. Your symptoms may be present in many different parts […]
Diagnosis and Treatment for Corneal and External Disease The cornea is the clear tissue in the front of the eye that provides approximately two-thirds of the focusing power of the eye. It plays an important role in focusing light onto the retina, which gives you clear vision. When this delicate tissue is damaged, it can […]
Keck Medicine advocates for the LGBTQ+ community As we near the end of June, Pride month, I am both heartened and distressed. I am inspired by the many events and celebrations our health system organized to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. We had a large, enthusiastic showing at the recent LA Pride Parade, and […]
Keck Medicine of USC doctors talk about the rise in use of the semaglutide medications known as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss. It’s hard to exist in Los Angeles these days without knowing what the latest trend in weight loss is. The current fad is so ubiquitous that it even made it into a […]
A prosthetic leg option from Europe delivers exceptional mobility. Keck Medicine of USC is one of only a few places in the United States to offer it. For Robert Johnson, the ability to pick up his young daughter and go for walks around the neighborhood with his wife means everything. But it was not long […]
Benigna Carrillo received the first liver transplant performed by USC doctors. On her transplant’s 27th anniversary, she reflects on her journey. When Benigna Carrillo left a medical appointment recently, she was surprised to find her transplant care team gathered in the reception area. The group had gathered to remember — and celebrate — the 27th […]
Transplants from living donors can be lifesaving for a patient in need. A Keck Medicine of USC transplant surgeon answers common questions about the process. Living-organ donation is becoming more widely adopted across the country. Thanks to medical advancements and improved education, thousands of people can make a difference each year by giving a functioning […]
The devices boost skill development for infants with hearing loss and severe developmental delays more than hearing aids, new research finds. Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss. Infants with hearing loss typically are first treated with hearing aids. If these fail to help […]
By donating a part of her liver, one woman gave someone else the gift of better health. Both transplant participants are still thriving after two decades. When Walter Cervantes learned he needed a new liver in 2002, the last person he wanted to ask was his close friend Rosie Lewis. Back then, living liver donation […]
Get the facts on bariatric surgery from our experts. Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving solution for people who are unable to maintain a healthy weight on their own. Nearly 30 million adults in the United States have a body mass index (BMI) that makes them eligible for bariatric surgery, according to the National Institutes […]