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Rare Cervical Cancer Requires Innovative Approach

When a rare cervical cancer struck visual artist Krista Machovina, her care team from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital needed to…

How to Increase Organ Donations in the U.S.: Education and Financial Aid Are Key

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains how transplant teams are addressing the massive shortage of organ donations in the…

What Is a Hernia?

Hernias are a common condition, but there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly they are. Get the facts here.…

What Is Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts can cause vision loss — and even blindness — unless a patient gets surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is safe,…

How to Succeed in a Career in Neurosurgery

A neurosurgeon details seven ways to have a successful career in medicine and neurosurgery. Having worked at an academic medical…

Meet Rene Sotelo, MD

Dr. Sotelo is a urologist with Keck Medicine of USC specializing in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. He treats patients…

Meet Joni K. Doherty, MD

Dr. Doherty is an otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC with subspecialty certification in neurotology. She treats patients at Keck…

What Causes Hot Flashes?

Hot flashes are common during menopause, but you don’t need to suffer through them. Most readers have probably heard their…

Appreciating our nurses

Guest author Annette Sy, chief nursing executive for Keck Medical Center of USC, talks about why nurses are one of…

What Is Endometriosis?

A gynecologist explains the origins, symptoms and treatment options for this painful disorder affecting millions of women.  Endometriosis affects about…

Bridging the gap between hospital and home

Acute rehabilitation services help patients regain their mobility, strength, speech skills and overall independence Nancy and Rich Riddle have been…

How to Manage Health Anxiety

Many factors can create health-related anxiety. Two Keck Medicine experts share advice for how to manage stressors. Steven Siegel, MD,…