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How Dangerous Is Poor Air Quality for Your Health?

A Keck Medicine of USC thoracic surgeon explains the health impact of poor air quality, including from wildfire smoke. The…

Meet Rene Sotelo, MD

Dr. Sotelo is a urologist with Keck Medicine of USC specializing in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. He treats patients…

When to See a Gynecologist

Laila Al-Marayati, MD, a Keck Medicine gynecologist who practices at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, provides an overview of what you…

What Causes Colon Cancer?

What causes colon cancer, and how can screening and lifestyle choices reduce your risk? Colorectal (colon and rectal cancer) is…

For Glioblastoma Patients with Bulky, Biopsy-Only Tumors, Could This Become a New Treatment Option?

Keck Medicine of USC brain tumor specialist David T. Tran led a study showing that treating patients with Tumor Treating…

Can Older Breast Cancer Patients Tolerate Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy?

Using a newer combination of immunotherapy and lower doses of chemotherapy, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center experts treated a 79-year-old…

Physician Burnout: An Oncologist’s Tips for Work-Life Balance

Ravi Shankar, MD, an oncologist with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, shares five…

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…

How One Oncologist Helps Patients Weigh the Pros and Cons of Cancer Treatments

Every cancer treatment comes with its own risks and advantages. A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains how nuanced…

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.…

What Is Endometriosis?

A gynecologist explains the origins, symptoms and treatment options for this painful disorder affecting millions of women.  Endometriosis affects about…

Heart Transplant Saves Retired Firefighter

After a lifetime of service, Ken Cochran turned to the USC Transplant Institute for help when he needed it most.…