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Can Medical Conditions Elevate Suicide Risk?

Keck Medicine of USC mental health clinical leaders discuss risk-management strategies. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and other…

Single-Port Robotic Surgery Now Helps Head and Neck Surgeons Treat Hard-to-Reach Tumors

A Keck Medicine of USC head and neck surgeon explains the advantages — as well as remaining challenges. Single-port robotic…

Why Is My Voice Changing as I Get Older?

Hoarseness may be part of aging, but therapy can help your voice stay strong. Voice changes are a normal part…

Appreciating our nurses

Guest author Annette Sy, chief nursing executive for Keck Medical Center of USC, talks about why nurses are one of…

What Is Radiation for Cancer?

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist explains what to know about radiation treatment for cancer. Radiation oncology — the…

How to Register to Be an Organ Donor

Giving the gift of life is easier than you think, a Keck Medicine of USC transplant coordinator explains. The desire…

Why Do I Need Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy helps a broad range of conditions, including cognitive and swallowing disorders. What comes to mind when you hear…

Perspective: The Patient's Voice

As co-chair for the patient and family advisory council, Christine Valenzuela, a former Keck Medicine of USC transplant patient, serves…

Executive Recruits Own Lifesaving Surgeon

A stroke caused by a rare heart condition prompted Eric Alcorn, a former health care executive, to seek care from…

Past Issues

Liver Transplant Patient Celebrates Anniversary

Benigna Carrillo received the first liver transplant performed by USC doctors. On her transplant's 27th anniversary, she reflects on her…

USC Music Professor Beats Head and Neck Cancer

While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his…