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Suicide Rates for Young Male Cancer Survivors Triple in Recent Years

New research published in JAMA Network Open from Keck Medicine of USC, which includes USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, suggests that among all cancer survivors, male adolescents or young adults (AYA) have the highest rate of death by suicide.
18-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Keck Hospital of USC earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
15-Nov-2024 12:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Pandemic-Era Increase in Alcohol Use Persists

Alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated even after the pandemic ended, according to a large nationally representative Keck Medicine of USC study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
11-Nov-2024 5:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Keck Hospital of USC Named a 2024 Top Performer by Vizient, Inc.

Keck Hospital of USC has been named a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership award by Vizient, Inc., a leading health care performance improvement company.
18-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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New technology ‘lights up’ bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention

New Keck Medicine of USC research published in Advances in Wound Care suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement.
27-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Cannabis use tied to head and neck cancer

A study from the USC Head and Neck Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC and the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, suggests that cannabis, the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide, is associated with an...
8-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center to Open Radiation Oncology and Imaging Center in Newport Beach

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, will open a Newport Beach location offering the latest advancements in radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging.
7-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Keck Hospital of USC earns five stars on CMS 2024 quality star rating report for second year in a row

Keck Hospital of USC earns five stars, the highest rating possible, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 quality star rating report. 
31-Jul-2024 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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

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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