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Medical students meet their matchOn March 18, medical students about to graduate from the Keck School of Medicine of USC participated in an annual, national event known as Match Day. They ripped open envelopes at exactly 9 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time — in sync with students across the country — to discover where they will head for the next stage of their educational journey. |
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Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Management Center helps young woman end chronic painLast year, Brianna Villanueva went to one of Keck Medicine of USC's patient seminars to see if she could get help managing her weight. It had been a long-term problem that was now causing her chronic pain. When she decided to come in for a consultation, Kamran Samakar, MD, director of Keck Medicine's bariatric surgery program, knew she was an excellent candidate. |
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Lela Llorens to speak at USC Chan Division commencement and to receive special honorFormer USC adjunct faculty member Lela Llorens, PhD, OTR, will be honored by the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at two upcoming events: an induction into the division's Hall of Fame and an opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the upcoming commencement. |
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Researchers identify gene mutations linked to severe pregnancy sicknessHyperemesis gravidarum causes nausea and vomiting so severe that it can lead to starvation and problems with fetal development. It has long been poorly understood and often treated inadequately, but a new study from the Keck School has shown results that may help predicting, preventing and diagnosing the condition. |
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