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Newswise: Study explores the future of at-home cancer treatment
Released: 28-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Study explores the future of at-home cancer treatment
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A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC will test the feasibility of treating non-small cell lung cancer with immunotherapy provided at home.

Newswise: New Study Examines if ‘Inoperable’ Pancreatic Tumors Can Be Safely Removed
Released: 14-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Study Examines if ‘Inoperable’ Pancreatic Tumors Can Be Safely Removed
Keck Medicine of USC

A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable.

Newswise: Hearing aids may help people live longer
3-Jan-2024 6:30 PM EST
Hearing aids may help people live longer
Keck Medicine of USC

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC shows that adults with hearing loss who regularly used hearing aids had a 24% lower risk of mortality than those who never wore them.

Newswise: USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award for third year in a row
Released: 5-Dec-2023 6:00 AM EST
USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award for third year in a row
Keck Medicine of USC

The Leapfrog Group, a national hospital watchdog organization, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital.

Newswise: Could a specialized diet alleviate long COVID?
Released: 9-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Could a specialized diet alleviate long COVID?
Keck Medicine of USC

Approximately 7% of Americans have had long COVID, a range of ongoing health problems experienced after infection and recovery from COVID-19. Symptoms can include fatigue, brain fog, headaches, chest pain, heart palpitations and more.

Newswise: Chris Allen named chief financial officer of Keck Medicine of USC  
Released: 5-Sep-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Chris Allen named chief financial officer of Keck Medicine of USC  
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC has named Chris Allen chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug. 31. 

Newswise: COVID-19, Flu and RSV vaccines — what you need to know
Released: 24-Aug-2023 12:00 PM EDT
COVID-19, Flu and RSV vaccines — what you need to know
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss new recommendations for staying healthy and safe during the respiratory virus season

Newswise: Keck Hospital of USC receives highest rating on national quality report
25-Jul-2023 12:05 AM EDT
Keck Hospital of USC receives highest rating on national quality report
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Hospital of USC earns five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual quality star rating report

Newswise: Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients
Released: 13-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients
Keck Medicine of USC

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC has uncovered significant racial disparities in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of peripheral artery disease (PAD) among Black and white patients in the United States.

Newswise: USC Health System Board appoints Paul B. Rothman, MD, as board member
Released: 23-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
USC Health System Board appoints Paul B. Rothman, MD, as board member
Keck Medicine of USC

Paul B. Rothman, MD, has been appointed as a member of the USC Health System Board, which provides strategic oversight and governance over Keck Medicine of USC and university clinical services.

Newswise: Heavy drinking poses even greater risk for one in three Americans
Released: 11-May-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Heavy drinking poses even greater risk for one in three Americans
Keck Medicine of USC

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that heavy alcohol use may be dramatically more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome.

Newswise: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital nationally recognized with first ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Released: 3-May-2023 12:05 AM EDT
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital nationally recognized with first ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Keck Medicine of USC

For the first time, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety. This achievement places USC-VHH among top tier hospitals in the nation for safety and quality.

Newswise: Surgery proves effective alternative to chemotherapy and radiation for early metastatic testicular cancer
Released: 30-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Surgery proves effective alternative to chemotherapy and radiation for early metastatic testicular cancer
Keck Medicine of USC

A newly published study paves the way for some patients with testicular cancer to avoid chemotherapy and radiation.

Newswise:Video Embedded clinical-trial-investigating-innovative-way-to-control-type-2-diabetes
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Released: 16-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Clinical trial investigating innovative way to control Type 2 diabetes
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC has launched a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of a new outpatient, nonsurgical endoscopic procedure in stabilizing blood glucose levels for patients.

Newswise: Can hormone replacement therapy protect the heart and brain after menopause?
Released: 9-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EST
Can hormone replacement therapy protect the heart and brain after menopause?
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC has launched a clinical trial to study the effect of a novel hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC names Ikenna (Ike) Mmeje president and CEO of USC Arcadia Hospital
Released: 7-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EST
Keck Medicine of USC names Ikenna (Ike) Mmeje president and CEO of USC Arcadia Hospital
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Keck Medicine of USC has named Ikenna (Ike) Mmeje president and CEO of USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH), effective March 13.

Newswise: Consumption of fast food linked to liver disease
Released: 10-Jan-2023 3:05 AM EST
Consumption of fast food linked to liver disease
Keck Medicine of USC

A study from Keck Medicine of USC published today in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that eating fast food is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition in which fat builds up in the liver.

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC launches Gender-Affirming Care Program
Released: 15-Dec-2022 6:05 AM EST
Keck Medicine of USC launches Gender-Affirming Care Program
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC launches Gender-Affirming Care Program

Newswise: USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award for second year in a row
Released: 6-Dec-2022 6:00 AM EST
USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award for second year in a row
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USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award for second year in a row

Newswise: Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with seventh consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
16-Nov-2022 12:05 AM EST
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with seventh consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Keck Medicine of USC

For the seventh consecutive time, Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC enhances commitment to patient safety and quality care with two newly created leadership positions
Released: 10-Nov-2022 6:05 AM EST
Keck Medicine of USC enhances commitment to patient safety and quality care with two newly created leadership positions
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC, a national leader in patient safety, announces its enhanced commitment to the highest standards of care with the appointment of two new key leadership appointments.

Newswise: Keck Hospital of USC named a 2022 Top Performer by Vizient, Inc.
Released: 29-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Keck Hospital of USC named a 2022 Top Performer by Vizient, Inc.
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Keck Hospital of USC has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc., a leading health care performance improvement company.

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC names Shannon Bradley, MBA, health system’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer
Released: 15-Sep-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC names Shannon Bradley, MBA, health system’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC has named Shannon Bradley, MBA, the health system’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer, effective Sept. 26.

Newswise: Methodist Hospital of Southern California joins Keck Medicine of USC as USC Arcadia Hospital
Released: 6-Jul-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Methodist Hospital of Southern California joins Keck Medicine of USC as USC Arcadia Hospital
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California joins Keck Medicine of USC as USC Arcadia Hospital

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC names Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer
Released: 28-Jun-2022 10:50 AM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC names Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer
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Keck Medicine of USC names Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer

Newswise: Deaf Children with Learning Delays Benefit From Cochlear Implants More Than Hearing Aids
Released: 24-May-2022 7:05 AM EDT
Deaf Children with Learning Delays Benefit From Cochlear Implants More Than Hearing Aids
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC study demonstrates the need for early cochlear implant use for deaf children, regardless of developmental impairments

Newswise: Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with sixth consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Released: 10-May-2022 11:00 AM EDT
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with sixth consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
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The Leapfrog Group awards Keck Hospital of USC with sixth consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade, illustrating the hospital's high standards and commitment to the highest quality patient care.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded young-man-with-prosthetic-leg-finds-new-hope-through-innovative-new-surgery
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Released: 6-Apr-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Young Man with Prosthetic Leg Finds New Hope Through Innovative New Surgery
Keck Medicine of USC

Rare surgical procedure known as osseointegration performed by a Keck Medicine of USC physician allows a patient to get back to normal life

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC opens new, state-of-the-art oncology clinic and infusion center in Newport Beach
Released: 4-Apr-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC opens new, state-of-the-art oncology clinic and infusion center in Newport Beach
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Keck Medicine of USC opens new, state-of-the-art oncology clinic and infusion center in Newport Beach

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC announces strategic collaboration with The TransLatin@ Coalition to improve access to specialized care for the transgender community
Released: 31-Mar-2022 4:30 PM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC announces strategic collaboration with The TransLatin@ Coalition to improve access to specialized care for the transgender community
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Keck Medicine of USC announces strategic collaboration with The TransLatin@ Coalition to improve access to specialized care for the transgender community

Newswise:Video Embedded keck-medicine-of-usc-launches-covid-recovery-clinic-to-treat-patients-with-long-covid-19
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Released: 29-Mar-2022 2:25 PM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC launches COVID Recovery Clinic to treat patients with long COVID-19
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Keck Medicine of USC has launched its COVID Recovery Clinic, a multidisciplinary program led by a core team of clinicians specializing in primary care, pulmonology and physical therapy who refer patients to a larger network of specialists.

   
Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC receives ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation
Released: 28-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC receives ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation
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Keck Medicine of USC receives ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation

Newswise: Metastatic prostate cancer on the rise since decrease in cancer screenings
Released: 14-Mar-2022 11:15 AM EDT
Metastatic prostate cancer on the rise since decrease in cancer screenings
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC study shows that the incidence rate of metastatic prostate cancer rose as much as 43% in men 75 and older and 41% in men 45-74 after routine prostate cancer screenings were no longer recommended

Newswise: Winter Olympics wipeouts: Top orthopaedic doctors discuss which injuries will dominate the 2022 games and how injuries are treated and prevented
Released: 1-Feb-2022 8:05 AM EST
Winter Olympics wipeouts: Top orthopaedic doctors discuss which injuries will dominate the 2022 games and how injuries are treated and prevented
Keck Medicine of USC

Winter Olympic wipeouts: Top orthopaedic doctors discuss which injuries will dominate the 2022 games and how injuries are treated and prevented

Newswise: Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing from a chief pharmacy officer
Released: 31-Jan-2022 12:05 PM EST
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing from a chief pharmacy officer
Keck Medicine of USC

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing from a chief pharmacy officer.

Newswise: Masks in the time of omicron — an infectious disease expert gives insider tips on mask selection
Released: 25-Jan-2022 5:30 PM EST
Masks in the time of omicron — an infectious disease expert gives insider tips on mask selection
Keck Medicine of USC

Masks in the time of omicron — an infectious disease expert gives insider tips on mask selection

Newswise: Tarina Kang, MD, MHA, named chief medical officer for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Released: 4-Jan-2022 3:05 PM EST
Tarina Kang, MD, MHA, named chief medical officer for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Keck Medicine of USC

Tarina Kang, MD, MHA, named chief medical officer for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Newswise: Leading health systems continue public service campaign to encourage Angelenos to access care as the holidays approach
Released: 21-Dec-2021 3:10 PM EST
Leading health systems continue public service campaign to encourage Angelenos to access care as the holidays approach
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC, UCLA Health, Providence, Dignity Health and Cedars-Sinai BetterTogether.Health Campaign reminds community to seek preventive care for better health

Newswise: COVID-19 safety precautions a doctor, respiratory therapist and nurse are taking this holiday season
Released: 17-Dec-2021 1:05 PM EST
COVID-19 safety precautions a doctor, respiratory therapist and nurse are taking this holiday season
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC frontline workers reveal what activities they do — and don’t — feel comfortable participating in this season

Newswise: USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns national 2021 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award
Released: 7-Dec-2021 12:05 AM EST
USC Norris Cancer Hospital earns national 2021 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital award
Keck Medicine of USC

USC Norris Cancer Hospital, part of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization.

Released: 22-Nov-2021 11:00 AM EST
Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital of Southern California take next steps toward affiliation
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Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital of Southern California take next steps toward affiliation

Newswise: Study Reveals Common Loud Noises Cause Fluid Buildup in the Inner Ear and Suggests Simple Possible Cure for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Released: 11-Nov-2021 7:30 AM EST
Study Reveals Common Loud Noises Cause Fluid Buildup in the Inner Ear and Suggests Simple Possible Cure for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Keck Medicine of USC

Study reveals common loud noises cause fluid buildup in the inner ear and suggests simple possible cure for noise-induced hearing loss

Newswise: Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for fifth consecutive time
Released: 10-Nov-2021 12:05 AM EST
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for fifth consecutive time
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for fifth consecutive time

Newswise: Keck Medicine of USC treatment plan significantly reduces hospitalizations and deaths of liver and kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19
Released: 14-Oct-2021 7:25 AM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC treatment plan significantly reduces hospitalizations and deaths of liver and kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC treatment plan significantly reduces hospitalizations and deaths of liver and kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19

Released: 13-Oct-2021 8:45 AM EDT
Armand Dorian, MD, MMM, named CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
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Armand Dorian, MD, MMM, named CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Newswise: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center launches global clinical trial testing potential therapy for aggressive type of breast cancer
Released: 9-Oct-2021 7:05 AM EDT
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center launches global clinical trial testing potential therapy for aggressive type of breast cancer
Keck Medicine of USC

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center launches global clinical trial testing potential therapy for aggressive type of breast cancer.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Marty Sargeant named CEO of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Keck Medicine of USC

Marty Sargeant named CEO of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital

Released: 30-Sep-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Screenings that may save your life — must-read information about gynecologic and breast cancers
Keck Medicine of USC

With women’s health in mind, experts with Keck Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center explain why screenings and yearly preventive visits are essential, and who may need additional testing offered.

Newswise: New study shows that different types of cancers are likely to spread to specific areas of the brain
Released: 23-Sep-2021 10:05 AM EDT
New study shows that different types of cancers are likely to spread to specific areas of the brain
Keck Medicine of USC

Brain metastasis occurs when cancer in one part of the body spreads to the brain. The lifetime incidence of such metastatic brain tumors in cancer patients is between 20%-45%, research shows.


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