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Multiple Sclerosis Patient Swims to Raise Awareness

Multiple sclerosis has changed Richard Gardner’s life, but it hasn’t affected his resilience or generosity. Now, he swims to raise…

Meet Ravi Shankar, MD

Dr. Shankar is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating cancers affecting solid…

Meet Darwin Roman, MD

Dr. Roman is a hematologist and medical oncologist with the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of…

Meet Kamran Samakar, MD

Dr. Samakar is a general surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. Here’s what…

Meet Sebastian Jara, MD, MPH

Dr. Jara is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Here’s…

Higher Blood Glucose Levels on Surgery Day Could Increase Infection Risk After Hip Replacement

Researchers from Keck Medicine of USC identified the blood glucose levels that signal a greater likelihood of developing periprosthetic joint…

Our Emergency Departments: Important Hubs of our Patient Care   

The importance of our emergency departments at USC Arcadia Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Gary Hood, a 77-year-old former…

Heart Surgeries with Team Approach Save Athlete

Lifelong athlete George Young needed multiple surgeries after suffering a severe heart complication. Thanks to the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center,…

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Exercising in Hot Weather: Tips to Prevent Heat Exhaustion

When is it too hot to exercise outdoors? Here are doctor-approved tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion when exercising…

Meet Minh Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen is a medical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in gastrointestinal and lung cancers, as well…

Meet the Staff: Rashmi Bandekar, Physical Therapist

As the manager of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s outpatient physical medicine and rehab department, Rashmi Bandekar, PT, DPT, helps patients…