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Giving Thanks

Reflecting on the thanks we receive from our patients and their loved ones As Thanksgiving draws nears, I am grateful…

Ambitious Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Program Ramps Up at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Breast cancer oncologist Daphne Stewart, MD, explains why Keck Medicine’s USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is working to expand patient…

Can AI Correctly Predict When Patients Need Their Next Colonoscopy?

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC indicates it can. As artificial intelligence improves, gastroenterologists are asking whether AI…

Are Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Are energy drinks bad for you? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian advises. Is America facing an energy crisis? Judging…

Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?

Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh the…

Don’t Be Afraid to Get a Second Opinion, Doctor Says

Second opinions in health care are wise for many reasons, says a Keck Medicine of USC oncologist. Telling your doctor…

Trekking the World After Hip Replacement

A new hip allows Traci Samczyk to continue her global adventures without pain. For Traci Samczyk, 58, life is about…

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…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Complex IBD Cases Need Multidisciplinary Care

A Keck Medicine of USC gastroenterologist explains why more physicians are referring patients to tertiary centers for complex IBD cases.…

What Causes Hot Flashes?

Hot flashes are common during menopause, but you don’t need to suffer through them. Most readers have probably heard their…

What Is a Hernia?

Hernias are a common condition, but there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly they are. Get the facts here.…

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…