Study: Disease risk seen in disrupted biological clock
USC scientists report that a novel time-keeping mechanism within liver cells that helps sustain key organ tasks can contribute to diseases when its natural rhythm is disrupted. This [...]
A Diet High in Fat and Cholesterol Can Lead to Life-threatening Liver Disease
A new study by Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers shows there’s yet another reason to avoid a high fat, high cholesterol diet: It can trigger changes [...]
Pituitary tumors that invade bone, brain to be focus of USC research
Gabriel Zada, MD, a neurosurgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to research pituitary adenomas, which are commonly occurring yet [...]
Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for birth defects
USC researchers have identified biomarkers associated with severe birth defects in babies born to women infected with the Zika virus. The discovery could lead to screening tests and [...]
New e-cig study shows vaping is no deterrent to teen smoking
Kids who vape or JUUL or use e-cigarettes smoke about as much as teen smokers who never used the devices, according to a USC study in the Nov. 5 journal [...]
New app summarizing landmark medical studies launched
The Gehr Family Center for Health Systems Science at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has released the “50 Studies” app, which summarizes landmark medical studies in a variety of disciplines. [...]
Vaccine breakthrough brings researchers closer to eliminating polio worldwide
USC researchers have developed a polio vaccine that doesn’t require refrigeration, meaning it could someday be used all over the world to deliver the final blow to this [...]
Scientists develop new way to identify breast cancer tumors
An imaging technique that takes advantage of machine learning technology allows scientists to obtain results quickly, in contrast to traditional, more expensive methods that could take weeks. [...]
New research could change robotic surgery in the future
Andrew Hung is researching methods to train the next generation of surgeons in robotic surgery. (Photo/Van Urfalian) Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC [...]