A. Not quite. “We really don’t know if we can yet, despite all of the press that you’ve seen claiming how close we are to that,” says Alice Parker, Ph...
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USC hosts its second annual conference on the shrinking gap between humans and machines.
by Terah DeJong
It's hard to imagine a group more divers...
Recent progress in minimally invasive surgery has radically improved recovery time for patients. Here, a USC expert talks about the latest advancement...
Some doctors are bringing the technology of virtual reality in to treatment rooms to bring real pain relief to patients. Here, a USC physician talks ...
A. A powerful new tool in the fight against serious brain disorders is the Gamma Knife Perfexion, a radiosurgical device recently acquired by the Kec...
A: "The basic philosophy of 'bloodless' or transfusion-free medicine and surgery is to use every available means to avoid giving patients a blood tran...
This October, USC hosted the first "Body Computing Conference" to discuss advancements in implanted medical technology. Here, conference coordinator, ...
Last month, the California Air Resources Board banned in-home ozone air purifiers, citing studies that found the purifiers to emit large amounts of oz...
A new study by USC researchers suggests that television shows with accurate medical storylines can influence positive health attitudes. Here, USC expe...
A recent trend in video games, such as the highly popular Dance Dance Revolution, has players getting off the couch and using their physical prowess t...
Eighty percent of Americans have searched for health information on the Internet, according to a recent report by the Pew Internet and American Life P...
While some people may joke that they are addicted to their Blackberry, the wireless handheld device that allows users to email, text and web browse, o...
A. The short answer is no, according to Thomas Chen, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of neurological surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. "...
As the baby boomer generation ages, they look to medical advances to keep them going in their golden years.
USC Health Magazine
Fall 2006
by Monika Gu...
Healthoughts
USC Health Magazine
Fall 2006
Healthoughts compiled by Monika Guttman and Kathleen O’Neil
When it comes to keeping teeth clean an...
Kids and their families who are at high risk for conditions associated with physical inactivity are making lifestyle changes for a healthier future.
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George and MaryLou Boone seek to reward people who use innovation to meet a vital need in society.
USC Health Magazine
Winter 2006
by Alicia Di Rad...
Physicians expert in minimally invasive surgery techniques replace an aneurysm’s threat of sudden rupture with peace of mind for the patient.
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Intricate surgeries and earlier treatment and diagnosis are giving babies with heart defects a chance at a normal life.
USC Health Magazine
Fall 20...
Minimally invasive surgery, bioengineering, non-surgical treatments, and even genetic engineering will revolutionize the way physicians treat back pa...