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The Single Most Important Word at Keck Medicine of USC: Trust

How our culture of positivity, integrity and teamwork make us stronger When I was in my early 20s, I served…

Warning Signs of a Ministroke

Patients must treat ministroke symptoms seriously because they often precede a stroke. The term “ministroke” may not sound like too…

Do You Need to See an Endocrinologist Before Starting a Weight Loss Drug?

Losing weight can be difficult. Seeing a specialist can help determine if weight loss drugs are right for you. It…

Which Is the Correct Breast Cancer Screening for You?

Breast cancer screening should be tailored to each woman to help better detect cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can…

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 Sherrie Yu, MD

Dr. Yu is a hematologist oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of…

Too Good To Be True? Think Again.

The unique qualities that make USC Verdugo Hills Hospital a standout When I first began working at USC Verdugo Hills…

Can You Be Screened for Colon Cancer Without a Colonoscopy?

While a colonoscopy is the preferred method, less invasive options can help determine whether there is cause for concern. A…

5 Tips to Optimize Knee Replacement Recovery Time

What to know about recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Total knee replacement is a common surgery, with more than…

Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Doctors?

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist explains what AI can and can’t do in medicine…yet. Artificial intelligence will permeate all…

Will AI Make Office Visits More Personal Again?

How the rise of artificial intelligence could improve the physician-patient relationship. Artificial intelligence can change the way doctors and patients…

Is Pulsed Field Ablation as Promising as It Sounds?

A cardiac electrophysiologist’s opinion on using pulsed field ablation in practice. FDA’s approval of two pulsed field ablation (PFA) systems…