What are you looking for?

Search for information about a condition or treatment, or a clinical location










Robotically Assisted Cochlear Implant Surgery Restores Hearing

After battling hearing loss throughout her life, Claudia Gonzales became the first California patient to receive the robotically assisted procedure.…

Meet the Staff: Emily Rorden, Nurse Practitioner

When Emily Rorden, MSN, NP-C, is not on the job at Keck Medicine of USC, the nurse practitioner spends time…

What Causes an Enlarged Heart?

An enlarged heart isn’t a condition in itself — it’s a symptom caused by different cardiovascular issues. Having a big…

5 Reasons You Might Have Flank Pain

If it hurts in your mid-back region on either side of your body, it could be a pulled muscle —…

Meet Gabriel Zada, MD

Dr. Zada is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in brain, skull base and pituitary…

10 Blood Pressure Myths and Facts You Need to Know

Does drinking alcohol raise blood pressure? What are the signs of high blood pressure? Find out the answers — and…

10 Things to Know About Sinusitis

The pain and pressure of a sinus infection is nothing to sneeze at. Here’s how to know if you have…

7 Reasons You Might Have Diarrhea

From viruses to lactose intolerance, there are a number of causes that might be behind this unpleasant symptom. Most people…

What You Should Know About Skin Cancer

About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. Find out the facts about this common disease. Skin cancer is…

How Does COVID-19 Affect Your Eyes?

Annie Nguyen, MD, and Brian Toy, MD, ophthalmologists with the USC Roski Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC,…

3 Urological Screenings All Men Should Know

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain key issues that can affect men's urological health — and what to expect…

Heart Surgeries with Team Approach Save Athlete

Lifelong athlete George Young needed multiple surgeries after suffering a severe heart complication. Thanks to the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center,…