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Meet Cynthia Tsay, PA-C

Cynthia Tsay, PA-C, is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in caring for patients undergoing breast…

Hope, healing and the medical residents who make a difference

The important role residents play in the health system Jad Barakat was born with congenital cirrhosis, a condition in which…

For Some AFib Patients, Minimally Invasive Surgery Should Be Discussed

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon explains why epicardial ablation may be the right treatment for some patients with…

New FDA-Approved Biomarker Blood Test Could Advance the Field of Care for Alzheimer’s Disease

The first-of-its-kind blood test for biomarkers of amyloid brain plaque paves the way for less-invasive screening for Alzheimer’s disease. A…

Is Acid Reflux Dangerous?

Acid reflux might seem like a temporary inconvenience, but long-term acid reflux can be dangerous. Acid reflux can feel like…

USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital Earns Echocardiography Accreditation by IAC

Accreditation is a seal of approval for quality care USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) received a three-year term accreditation by…

A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist Oana Maria Penciu, MD, describes how she manages patients’ expectations of the results of treatment.…

Small Wishes, Big Impact

A program that offers peace and comfort at the end of life Harry Potter brought them together — and Harry…

What Causes Constipation? A Dietitian Answers.

Sarah Charton, MBA, RD, a dietitian with Keck Medicine of USC, explains what causes constipation and how to relieve constipation.…

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? A Vascular Surgeon Answers.

Keck Medicine of USC vascular surgeon Miguel F. Manzur, MD, explains symptoms of venous insufficiency and how to treat chronic…

Rare HeartMate 6 LVAD Saves Patient with Heart Failure After Chemotherapy

Keck Medicine of USC heart failure specialists, surgeons and critical care experts explain how this off-label option quickly became lifesaving.…

Where Is Your Abdominal Pain?

When a person has abdominal pain, the exact location of the discomfort can often reveal the source of problem. When…