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Chris Allen named chief financial officer of Keck Medicine of USC  

Keck Medicine of USC has named Chris Allen chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug. 31. 
5-Sep-2023 12:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Keck Hospital of USC receives highest rating on national quality report

Keck Hospital of USC earns five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual quality star rating report
25-Jul-2023 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients

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.
13-Jun-2023 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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USC Health System Board appoints Paul B. Rothman, MD, as board member

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.
23-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Heavy drinking poses even greater risk for one in three Americans

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.
11-May-2023 12:10 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital nationally recognized with first ‘A’ hospital safety grade

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...
3-May-2023 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Surgery proves effective alternative to chemotherapy and radiation for early metastatic testicular cancer

A newly published study paves the way for some patients with testicular cancer to avoid chemotherapy and radiation.
30-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Clinical trial investigating innovative way to control Type 2 diabetes

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.
16-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing from a chief pharmacy officer.
31-Jan-2022 12:05 PM EST

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

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

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Screenings that may save your life — must-read information about gynecologic and breast cancers

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.
30-Sep-2021 9:35 AM EDT

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Masking, breakthrough infections and telehealth: Keck Medicine of USC experts on life after June 15

June 15 is a banner day in California. Most COVID-19 statewide restrictions will be eliminated, including physical distancing and in many situations, mask mandates. How will life change and how will it stay the same? Keck Medicine of USC experts...
14-Jun-2021 2:05 PM EDT

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