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A group of people in blue medical gowns are engaged in a hands-on medical procedure or training session. They are gathered around a table with medical instruments.

A group of people in medical attire are participating in a training session, viewing monitors displaying medical images. The room is equipped with medical equipment and training materials.

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Throwback to our Advanced Endoscopic and Endo-luminal Surgery Course! This hands-on training program covered cutting-edge techniques including EMR, ESD, CELS, FLEX, endoscopic stents, and closure methods. The future of endoscopic surgery is bright!

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The Dept. of Surgery secures $1M+ annually in research grants, advancing innovation in basic, clinical, and data-driven care, improving patient outcomes in L.A. and beyond.

Learn more about our department here: https://keck.usc.edu/surgery/.

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In our department, innovation meets care. Our teams advance new therapies and devices while training the next generation of surgeons to deliver exceptional, compassionate care.

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A recent study in collaboration with USC CTSI revealed that minimally invasive lung surgery may offer safer outcomes for frail patients.

Dr. Brooks Udelsman, the study’s principal investigator, shares why reducing surgical invasiveness can make a meaningful difference.

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5 Big Changes in Cardiac Surgery Craig J. Baker, MD, chief of cardiac surgery for the Keck School of Medicine of USC, explains key developments reshaping the field. Learn more.

Discover how new technology, cutting-edge research and multidisciplinary teamwork are transforming cardiac surgery. Dr. Craig J. Baker, chief of the division of cardiac surgery, highlights five major developments reshaping the field. Read full article here: www.keckmedicine.org/physician-hu...

Last week, Dr. Vaughn Starnes, Surgeon-in-Chief, answered important questions on the advantages of the Ross Procedure during a special live and free patient webinar. Today, go behind the scenes to see how he trains others to perform this life-changing surgery.

Emmy Producer Discovers She Has Stage 3 Cancer After Kim Kardashian Posts About Body Scan on Social Media: 'I Would Have Died' (Exclusive) Dionne Harmon, 46, was shocked to learn she had stage 3 lung cancer after getting a Prenuvo body scan, which she learned about from Kim Kardashian.

We are very proud of Dr. Graeme Rosenberg, who is known for his kind manner with patients as much as his top-notch surgical skill.

We're also interested to hear what other physicians think of full-body scans.

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Three deadliest risk factors of a common liver disease identified in new study LOS ANGELES — More than a third of the world’s population is affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, the most common chronic liver disease in the world.  MASLD ...

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Three deadliest risk factors of a common liver disease identified in new study LOS ANGELES — More than a third of the world’s population is affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, the most common chronic liver disease in the world.  MASLD ...

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Lung Cancer Diagnosis Jolts Health Enthusiast As an athlete, a nonsmoker and a health devotee, Linda Kneidinger was shocked to be diagnosed with lung cancer.

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Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai Province where an outbr...

We do not talk enough about how much vaccines have transformed Ebola outbreaks. The country stock pile of 2000 vaccines was immediately deployed to respond to the outbreak in the DRC and 45,000 additional doses have been approved for shipment to the DRC.
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⏰There's still time to become an ATS Fellow! ⏰ This prestigious recognition is awarded to ATS members who have demonstrated excellence, dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to their field.

Applications close Sept. 15 — apply today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

World's first koala chlamydia vaccine approved for rollout across country Australia's embattled koalas have been given some good news for once, with the approval of the world's first chlamydia vaccine for the marsupial. More than a decade in the making, the vaccine will pro...

Vaccine to the rescue, Hopefully this will eliminate one of the major threats that this species faces. 🧪
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Keck Medicine Pasadena: State-of-the-Art Facility - Pasadena Mag Discover the new Keck Medicine Pasadena, offering top-notch medical services and specialties in heart care and more this fall.

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The 2025 Max R. Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is nearly here! Dr. Kenneth Ziegler has a teaser for you. Registration is still open. keckusc.cloud-cme.com/gaspar2025

Is Kidney Disease Hereditary? Hereditary kidney disease can impact family members in each generation. Learn about the different types of hereditary kidney disease and what to look for.

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Is Foul-Smelling Poop a Sign of Cancer? A Keck Medicine of USC gastrointestinal surgeon explains when changes in your stool odor could warrant concern. If you’re worried about a significant

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USC researchers develop low-cost blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection Related News From Blood Tests to Brain Scans: How AI is Revolutionizing Alzheimer’s Research September 19, 2024 Pioneering study targets Alzheimer’s disease risk factors among Californians from the Mi...

A step forward in #Alzheimers research 🔬

USC researchers have developed a blood test that can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by measuring proteins linked to the condition.

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Pediatric Brain Cancer Group to Lose Federal Funding

We should be able to agree that funding research for pediatric cancer should be prioritized and expanded. Not canceled. Clinical trials that can be the last hope for kids with cancer stopping recruitment due to funding loss is heartbreaking 💔
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"…a variety of topics that change from year to year. This year, we're going to focus specifically on the things we don't see every day--what we call our "zebras" in medicine. And thus, the title is "Zebras, Unicorns, and Black Swans: Beyond 'Everyday' Vascular Surgery."

Text of what Dr. Ziegler is saying: "The Max Gaspar Symposium is our annual event at the University of Southern California Vascular Surgery Division that brings together vascular surgeons from around Southern California and our invited guests from around the country to speak on…

The 2025 Max R. Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is nearly here! Dr. Kenneth Ziegler has a teaser for you. Registration is still open. keckusc.cloud-cme.com/gaspar2025

The research that saves lives, sparks innovation and drives change is happening right now. Thanks to Big Ten universities, solutions are being delivered to help communities grow, thrive and overcome challenges.

Meet Stuart Abel, MD Dr. Abel is a general surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in gastrointestinal and foregut procedures. He treats patients at Keck Hospital of

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2025 Gaspar Symposium to Capture “Unicorns” of Vascular Surgery The annual Gaspar Symposium focuses on a different topic in Vascular Surgery each year. Medical professionals at all levels are welcomed.

The wait is almost over!

The 2025 Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is Thursday, September 4. Medical professionals at all levels should find it of interest and are encouraged to attend.

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Meet Christine Hsieh, MD Dr. Hsieh is a colorectal surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in minimally invasive surgery as well as women’s health, including anorectal

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Brittney Baumert, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral research fellow at @uscpphs.bsky.social uncovered a link between PFAS exposure and weight regain in teens post-bariatric surgery. Read the full study: bit.ly/47vAHzb

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Hypertension: 3,000 daily steps linked to lower cardiovascular risk Walking more than 3,000 steps each day may help lower the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 17% in people with hypertension, a recent study has found.

The USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute's Dr. Parveen Garg has solid, actionable advice on walking for heart health: Don't focus on a number. Focus on getting that walk in.

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'Japanese walking’ promises big health gains in 30 minutes. Health experts are skeptical A viral TikTok from fitness coach Eugene Teo helped rebrand a 2007 Japanese study into a time-saving walking trend. But experts say the science has limits and caution is needed when health advice goes...

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From our combined team: New Study Projects 360 Million Cases Of Peripheral Artery Disease By 2050, Driven By Metabolic Risk And Aging Proactive Prevention Could Avert One In Three Cases #ActAgainstAmputation @uscsurgery.bsky.social @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social @keck.usc.edu @schaeffer.usc.edu