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Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness
A new study by a USC-led team offers further confirmation that abnormalities in the GDF15 gene are involved in the development of hyperemesis gravidarum, and may provide insight into prediction and diagnosis of the disease By Zara Abrams Most women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition… Read More »
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Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness
March 15th, 2022A new study by a USC-led team offers further confirmation that abnormalities in the GDF15 gene are involved in the development of hyperemesis gravidarum, and may provide insight into prediction and diagnosis…
The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy — what women need to know
August 23rd, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended all pregnant women and those who plan on getting pregnant get the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, however, only some 23% of pregnant women have received at least…
Living near natural gas flaring poses health risks for pregnant women and babies
July 16th, 2020Flare stack at petroleum refinery in Port Arthur Texas. (Photo/iStock) Researchers from USC and UCLA have found that women living near natural gas and oil wells that use flaring to burn…
Childhood obesity linked to multiple environmental factors in first-of-its-kind study
June 24th, 2020Childhood obesity is a health threat that is becoming more and more common worldwide. It increases risk later on for a variety of life-threatening challenges, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and…
Do pregnant women face special risks from COVID-19?
April 7th, 2020Marc Incerpi, chief of maternal-fetal medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, answers questions about pregnancy and newborn health during the coronavirus epidemic. (Photo/Natalia Deriabina, iStock) Even in the best of circumstances, pregnant…
Health benefits for kids outweigh risks of eating fish during pregnancy
March 16th, 2020Fish is a major source of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are important for the developing fetus. (Photo/Gabi Bucataru, Stocksy United) To eat or not to eat fish is a question…
Joseph Ouzounian: A career driven by compassion and curiosity
February 19th, 2020On Dec. 1, 2019, Joseph Ouzounian, MD, MBA, transitioned to a permanent role as chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He had been serving as interim…
Interim chair of obstetrics and gynecology transitions to permanent leadership role
December 20th, 2019https://keck.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Ouzounian_retouched.jpg Effective Dec. 1, 2019, Joseph Ouzounian, MD, MBA, is the new permanent chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Ouzounian had been…
OB/GYN Scholarship Awards
October 12th, 2018At the recent 85th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast OB/GYN Society, held September 26-30, 2018, at Coeur d’Alene, ID, three Year 4 OB/GYN residents won Ted Adams Scholarship Awards. Brittney Johnson,…
32nd Annual Research Symposium
May 31st, 2018On April 20th, 2018, the 32nd annual research forum was held in the Keck School of Medicine Aresty Auditorium. The guest professor/speaker was Erin Saleeby, MD, PhD, Director DHS Women’s Health Programs…