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Keck School professor appointed to California Medical Board

Mar 5, 2013

California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Felix Yip, a clinical professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and chairman of surgery at Garfield Medical Center in Monterey Park, Calif., as one of the 15 members of the Medical Board of California.

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State of the Cancer Center address highlights past successes, future opportunities

Jan 29, 2013

In a talk that gave nods to the illustrious history of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, director Stephen Gruber gave his annual State of the Cancer Center address on Jan. 22 to a large crowd of cancer center members, staff and students. 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the cancer center’s founding as one of the original eight comprehensive cancer centers in the United States.

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Keck School alums provide continuing education through Las Vegas “Live”

Dec 19, 2012

More than 70 physicians and urologists in the Las Vegas area gathered at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel on Nov. 8 to learn more about cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment for urologic diseases at the Las Vegas "Live" event.

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USC Norris cancer research ranks among top clinical advances for 2012

Dec 3, 2012

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center research that identifies specific genes that have to be turned off in order for cancer cells to survive was named one of the top 20 major advances in cancer research this year by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

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Movember inspires doctors to shave for prostate cancer support

Nov 14, 2012

The Keck School of Medicine of USC launched its first team for Movember, a global men's health charity that engages men to grow and women to support growing a mustache during November each year to raise awareness and funds for men’s health.

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Red meat may increase bladder cancer risk, especially in people with specific genetic variation, USC study says

Oct 17, 2012

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC suggests that two components of red meat — dietary protein and dietary iron — may combine to form powerful carcinogens that increase risk for bladder cancer. Moreover, individuals with reduced ability to reverse the effects of these so-called N-nitroso compounds because of a genetic variation in their RAD52 gene could be at particularly high risk.

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