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Cochlear Implants Transform Way of Hearing

Dedication from his family and long-term care from the USC Caruso Family Center for Childhood Communication has helped Alexis Cruz…

What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?

A dermatologist’s advice for spotting early skin cancer signs — and when to seek medical attention. Every day, close to…

How to Diagnose and Treat an Ear Infection

A Keck Medicine of USC ear, nose and throat expert explains how to treat ear infections and when to seek…

Meet Kristina Voss, MD 

Dr. Voss is an ophthalmologist with Keck Medicine of USC. She treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris…

Ending Medical Stigma: How to Talk to Your Patients About Obesity Treatment

For patients with obesity, diet and exercise attempts have a 98% failure rate. So why is there a stigma in…

What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease is a serious, progressive illness that results from a wide range of causes. A kidney specialist shares…

Rare HeartMate 6 LVAD Saves Patient with Heart Failure After Chemotherapy

Keck Medicine of USC heart failure specialists, surgeons and critical care experts explain how this off-label option quickly became lifesaving.…

Christine Alexopoulos

Christine Alexopoulos, MS, MPAP, PA-C, is a physician assistant with Keck Medicine of USC. She specializes in rheumatology, helping patients…

How One Oncologist Helps Patients Weigh the Pros and Cons of Cancer Treatments

Every cancer treatment comes with its own risks and advantages. A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains how nuanced…

5 Warning Signs of Diabetes

Over 38 million people in the United States have diabetes. A Keck Medicine of USC endocrinologist discusses five warning signs…

Where Is Your Abdominal Pain?

When a person has abdominal pain, the exact location of the discomfort can often reveal the source of problem. When…

Dermatopathology

Diagnostic Expertise for All Types of Skin Diseases Our dermatology-trained pathologists, or dermatopathologists, specialize in diagnosing skin diseases. Their expertise…