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February 22, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Keck Medicine leaders discuss progress, goals for enterprise

Keck Medicine of USC leaders shared their vision for growth, expansion and value-based care for the medical enterprise and the medical school, at two all-staff meetings on the Health Sciences Campus.

Experts develop new tool to track injuries in older adults

Geriatric experts now hope to standardize the process of documenting physical injuries on older adult patients and make the medical record more thorough with the creation of the Geriatric Injury Documentation Tool.

E-cigarette users show cancer-linked genetic changes

If you think vaping is benign, think again. A USC study shows that e-cigarette users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes in oral tissue as cigarette smokers, adding to the growing concern that e-cigarettes aren't a harmless alternative to smoking.

All the things one USC dental student overcame to pursue her dream career

Shannon Grady was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 24 and worked her way through an associate, bachelor's and master's degree before going to dental school at the age of 47.

Featured Event

USC Visions and Voices

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27

Time: 7 p.m.

Event: "Enchanting Aging: Inspiring Awe and Meaning in Late Life," Anne Basting

Location: Andrus Gerontology Center (GER), Room 124, University Park Campus

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