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The Doctors of USC are faculty members of the world-renowned Keck School of Medicine of USC. They are frequently sought after by local, regional and national news media for stories on the latest advancements in health care and medicine. Additionally, our physicians are selected to publish the results of their medical and scientific research in prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals. Bookmark this page and visit it often to get the latest news from The Doctors of USC. If you have questions or need to reach someone in our public relations office, please contact our media representative at (323) 442-2830.
August 2010:
Doheny Eye Institute partners with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
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USC University Hospital patient throws first pitch at Dodgers game
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Dr. Dennis Holmes Featured in News Report on Breast Cancer Surgical Procedure
Dennis Holmes, M.D. was featured in a Fox 11 News report on intraoperative radiotherapy, in which qualified breast lumpectomy patients undergo radiotherapy immediately following the lumpectomy.Read full article »USC Hospitals Ranked Among Top National Hospitals in Seven Specialty Areas
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USC surgeons lead the way with minimally invasive cardiac surgery
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USC Norris Festival of Life celebrates cancer survivors
Held in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, the event was hosted by the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital.Read full article »USC researchers discover new subtype of brain cancer
A study conducted by a collaborative team led by USC researchers may lead to better insight into the clinical outcome for some patients with a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer. The research may also provide a framework for development of targeted drug treatments.Read full article »USC Faculty Present Breakthrough Research at ASCO Annual Meeting
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Doctors of USC Beverly Hills on track to open in fall 2010
A new satellite location for The Doctors of USC in Beverly Hills is a step closer to reality.Read full article »USC Participates in Landmark Clinical Trial Comparing Two Stroke Prevention Procedures
Trial shows surgery and stenting equally safe and effective
Read full article »USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery Aims to Interrupt Pathways in Cancer Cell Development and Growth
A unique new program created at the Keck School of Medicine aims to treat cancer and other diseases by discovering and modulating cellular communication pathways.
Read full article »USC Researchers Discover New Molecular Subtype of Brain Cancer
Study may lead to better insight into the clinical outcome for some patients with a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.
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New USC Transplant Institute Brings Doctors Together to Improve Patient Outcomes
As the founding director of the new USC Transplant Institute, Cynthia Herrington is working to integrate different organ transplant programs into a seamless administrative unit that will ultimately improve patient care.Read full article »NIH Awards $6 Million to USC Research Center for Liver Disease
The USC Research Center for Liver Diseases received a competitive renewal of a $6.07 million grant from the National institutes of Health. Read full article »I-SPY 2 breast cancer trial aims for rapid results
The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is among 20 leading cancer centers in the U.S. and Canada that will recruit and treat patients as part of a large-scale clinical trial aimed at quickly developing new breast cancer drugs.Read full article »USC hospitals open new outpatient endoscopy center
A new outpatient endoscopy center with state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated staff is up and running at the USC hospitals.Read full article »March 2010:
Gala del Sol to honor USC surgeon Vaughn Starnes
Vaughn A. Starnes will be honored for his accomplishments in pediatric cardiac surgery at the 7th Annual Gala del Sol.Read full article »Doctors of USC Participates in Program to Evaluate and Treat Retired NFL Players
The Doctors of USC will participate in a nationwide program focused on evaluating and treating retired National Football League players with possible neurological conditions.
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