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What Is the Recommended Age for a Mammogram?

Updated breast cancer screening guidelines in 2024 lowered the recommended mammogram screening age. According to updated guidelines from the U.S.…

Rare Kidney-Liver Paired Exchange Performed at Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC transplant experts helped one set of siblings save another. A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by…

Caregiving for Aging Parents

Expert tips on how to be an effective caregiver while maintaining your own well-being. We love Mom and Dad, but…

How to Tell If You Have a Brain Tumor

Brain tumors can present many different symptoms. A Keck Medicine of USC neurosurgeon explains when you should see a doctor. …

Physician Burnout: How One Surgeon Grapples with Work-Life Balance

Sharon Shiraga, MD, a surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, discusses how she maintains the divide between work and home…

Meet Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD

Dr. Ahn is a medical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating colorectal cancer and blood diseases.…

Why I’m Not Offended When My Patient Wants a Second Opinion

Second opinions in health care can be valuable for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Not all…

Robotic Assistance Can Improve Cochlear Implant Outcomes

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains how robotics are improving cochlear implant results for patients. Thanks to robotic assistance,…

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…

Is Pulsed Field Ablation as Promising as It Sounds?

A cardiac electrophysiologist’s opinion on using pulsed field ablation in practice. FDA’s approval of two pulsed field ablation (PFA) systems…

No Blood Flow. No Healing. How Is Poor Blood Circulation Dangerous?

Poor blood circulation could be a symptom of peripheral artery disease or more serious health risks. Minor cuts or small…

Which Is the Correct Breast Cancer Screening for You?

Breast cancer screening should be tailored to each woman to help better detect cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can…