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Why Do I Need Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy helps a broad range of conditions, including cognitive and swallowing disorders. What comes to mind when you hear…

Perspective: The Patient's Voice

As co-chair for the patient and family advisory council, Christine Valenzuela, a former Keck Medicine of USC transplant patient, serves…

Executive Recruits Own Lifesaving Surgeon

A stroke caused by a rare heart condition prompted Eric Alcorn, a former health care executive, to seek care from…

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Liver Transplant Patient Celebrates Anniversary

Benigna Carrillo received the first liver transplant performed by USC doctors. On her transplant's 27th anniversary, she reflects on her…

USC Music Professor Beats Head and Neck Cancer

While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his…

How Cell Yell Could Be Harming Your Voice

It’s not just talking on your cell phone β€” all those conference calls and virtual meetings may also be taking…

Meet Michael Johns III, MD

Michael Johns III is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in laryngology, and voice, swallowing and airway…

Is Your Voice Changing Due to Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux can cause a whole host of symptoms, but is it to blame for voice changes? Our voice specialist…