Latest news from University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-study-shows-bidirectional-link-between-inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-depression2/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-shows-bidirectional-link-between-inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-depression2/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:05:55 EST Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6 million Americans. Depression affects more than 16 million Americans. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/smitha-ravipudi-named-chief-executive-officer-of-usc-care-medical-group/?sc=rsin /articles/smitha-ravipudi-named-chief-executive-officer-of-usc-care-medical-group/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:05:53 EST USC Care Medical groups names Smitha Ravipudi as CEO University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/housed-beds-acronym-can-help-outreach-workers-better-assess-unsheltered-homeless-patients-to-treat-their-needs/?sc=rsin /articles/housed-beds-acronym-can-help-outreach-workers-better-assess-unsheltered-homeless-patients-to-treat-their-needs/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:05:42 EST Keck School of Medicine of USC's street medicine team developed a new information tool to standardize clinical outreach to the unsheltered homeless and improve treatment plans University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/keck-medicine-of-usc-named-official-orthopaedic-medical-partner-of-los-angeles-kings-hockey-team2/?sc=rsin /articles/keck-medicine-of-usc-named-official-orthopaedic-medical-partner-of-los-angeles-kings-hockey-team2/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:00:31 EST Keck Medicine of USC is named the official orthopaedic medical partner of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. Physicians will treat athletes from the LA Kings, local youth sports teams, and the public at the new Toyota Sports Performance Center clinic. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/augmented-reality-glasses-may-help-people-with-low-vision-better-navigate-their-environment/?sc=rsin /articles/augmented-reality-glasses-may-help-people-with-low-vision-better-navigate-their-environment/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:00:11 EST In a new study of patients with retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited degenerative eye disease that results in poor vision, Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers found that adapted augmented reality (AR) glasses can improve patients' mobility by 50% and grasp performance by 70%. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/keck-medicine-of-usc-hospitals-earn-lgbtq-health-care-equality-leader-designation/?sc=rsin /articles/keck-medicine-of-usc-hospitals-earn-lgbtq-health-care-equality-leader-designation/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Aug 2019 06:05:42 EST Keck Medicine of USC hospitals earn LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader designation for commitment to LGBTQ patient-centered care University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/free-rides-could-lead-to-better-health-outcomes-for-seniors/?sc=rsin /articles/free-rides-could-lead-to-better-health-outcomes-for-seniors/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:00:21 EST A new study shows that older adults enthusiastically adopt on-demand rideshare technology options, which improves their access to medical care and overall quality of life. However, the cost of these services remain a challenge. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/financial-abuse-of-older-adults-by-family-members-more-common-than-scams-by-strangers/?sc=rsin /articles/financial-abuse-of-older-adults-by-family-members-more-common-than-scams-by-strangers/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:05:12 EST Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers identified financial abuse of older adults by family members as the more common than scams by strangers University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/frank-petrigliano-md-named-chief-of-usc-epstein-family-center-for-sports-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/frank-petrigliano-md-named-chief-of-usc-epstein-family-center-for-sports-medicine/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:00:37 EST Frank Petrigliano, MD, has been appointed chief of the USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC and head team physician for the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. He also will join the Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty as an associate professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/county-board-of-supervisors-approves-170-million-five-year-annual-funding-for-patient-care-and-physician-medical-education-at-lac-usc-medical-center/?sc=rsin /articles/county-board-of-supervisors-approves-170-million-five-year-annual-funding-for-patient-care-and-physician-medical-education-at-lac-usc-medical-center/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:05:52 EST The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a five-year, $170 million annual funding agreement for the Keck School of Medicine of USC to provide patient care services and physician medical education at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/keck-medical-center-of-usc-named-to-u-s-news-world-report-2019-20-best-hospitals-honor-roll/?sc=rsin /articles/keck-medical-center-of-usc-named-to-u-s-news-world-report-2019-20-best-hospitals-honor-roll/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:05:39 EST Keck Medical Center of USC Named to U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Hospitals Honor Roll among top 20 hospitals nationwide University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/keck-school-of-medicine-of-usc-promotes-patient-diversity-in-cardiac-surgery-clinical-trials/?sc=rsin /articles/keck-school-of-medicine-of-usc-promotes-patient-diversity-in-cardiac-surgery-clinical-trials/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:05:05 EST A highly competitive $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) will support Keck School of Medicine of USC efforts to recruit patients from underrepresented populations into cardiac surgery clinical trials. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/david-peng-md-named-president-of-usc-care-medical-group/?sc=rsin /articles/david-peng-md-named-president-of-usc-care-medical-group/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:05:41 EST David Peng, MD, named president of USC Care Medical Group to focus on ensuring achievements in quality and service outcomes while overseeing system-level strategic and operational initiatives University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/identifying-colorectal-cancer-subtypes-in-patients-could-lead-to-improved-treatment-decisions/?sc=rsin /articles/identifying-colorectal-cancer-subtypes-in-patients-could-lead-to-improved-treatment-decisions/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:00:42 EST Researchers at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center found that identifying a metastatic colorectal cancer patient's Consensus Molecular Subtype (CMS) could help oncologists determine the most effective course of treatment. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/for-latinos-with-diabetes-new-study-looks-at-ways-to-improve-medication-adherence/?sc=rsin /articles/for-latinos-with-diabetes-new-study-looks-at-ways-to-improve-medication-adherence/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:15:25 EST A new study shows certain lifestyle changes and low-cost interventions may improve how Latino patients with diabetes manage their medication regimen University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/vaughn-a-starnes-md-appointed-100th-president-of-the-american-association-for-thoracic-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/vaughn-a-starnes-md-appointed-100th-president-of-the-american-association-for-thoracic-surgery/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 May 2019 06:05:08 EST Pioneering and internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, Vaughn Starnes appointed 100th president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/experts-illuminate-measles-prevention-impact-and-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-illuminate-measles-prevention-impact-and-treatment/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 May 2019 01:00:35 EST University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/usc-norris-comprehensive-cancer-center-launches-study-aimed-at-increasing-diversity-among-clinical-trial-participants/?sc=rsin /articles/usc-norris-comprehensive-cancer-center-launches-study-aimed-at-increasing-diversity-among-clinical-trial-participants/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:05:29 EST A USC Norris study aims to increase clinical trial enrollment among low-income patients and racial and ethnic minorities by offering financial assistance for out-of-pocket costs associated with the trial. Because patients from low-income and racial minorities enroll in clinical trials at much lower rates, researchers are not capturing accurate data about personalized cancer care within these groups. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/anonymous-gift-gives-life/?sc=rsin /articles/anonymous-gift-gives-life/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:00:33 EST An anonymous living organ donor meets the woman whose life he saved through the living-donor liver transplant program at Keck Hospital of USC. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences /articles/keck-school-of-medicine-primary-care-physician-assistant-program-ranked-no-1-in-california-and-no-10-nationally/?sc=rsin /articles/keck-school-of-medicine-primary-care-physician-assistant-program-ranked-no-1-in-california-and-no-10-nationally/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:05:22 EST The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC ranked No. 1 in California and No. 10 nationally in physician assistant programs in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report "Best Graduate Schools" rankings. University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences