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October 24, 2019

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Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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To fix hearing loss, patient follows department chair to Keck Medicine

To fix hearing loss, patient follows department chair to Keck Medicine

As a husband, father, emergency medicine physician and volunteer medic, Kristopher Lyon wanted the best doctor to help him with his hearing loss, which led him to John Oghalai, now head of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Doctor finds evidence of human rights abuses against Rohingya refugees

Doctor finds evidence of human rights abuses against Rohingya refugees

An emergency room physician, Parveen Parmar uses her medical skills to bring attention to vulnerable and oppressed populations around the world. She traveled to a refugee camp in Bangladesh through a nonprofit organization to document human rights violations.

New study reveals why breast cancer spreads to the brain

New study reveals why breast cancer spreads to the brain

Most cancers kill because tumor cells spread beyond the primary site to invade other organs. Now, a USC study of brain-invading breast cancer cells circulating in the blood reveals they have a molecular signature indicating specific organ preferences.

Scientist takes big steps against brain tumors

Scientist takes big steps against brain tumors

When competitors line up for the American Brain Tumor Association 5K Run/Walk on the University Park Campus this weekend, they'll know it's for a good cause. But most will have no idea about the enthusiastic scientist who helped bring the event to USC.

Featured Event

"Racism, Reconciliation and the Blues"

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sponsored by: Keck School of Medicine of USC, USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, USC School of Pharmacy

Location: Mayer Auditorium

Info: https://bit.ly/2qnAMma

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