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April 12, 2018

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Researcher makes strides in gel to regrow tooth enamel

Researcher makes strides in gel to regrow tooth enamel

Around the globe, dental cavities are the leading source of disability and pain: they affect 35 percent of the world's population, with an economic impact in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Still, the methods for treating cavities generally involve pain, cost — and drills. One USC researcher, however, has been studying how to coax tooth enamel to regenerate on its own for decades.

Mosqueda urges purpose, engagement at Older Adult Summit

Mosqueda urges purpose, engagement at Older Adult Summit

In the battle to change the public's perception of aging, Laura Mosqueda, MD, is a strong advocate for toppling some common myths about aging: that older adults are frail, sickly and withdrawn. "Ageism is really pervasive in our society but when you stop to think about what ageism really is, it's a prejudice against our future selves and it makes no sense," she said.

What's the best diet plan? Doctors evaluate 4 popular trends

What's the best diet plan? Doctors evaluate 4 popular trends

Thinking of trying that trendy diet your friends raved about on Instagram? Before declaring the latest celebrity fad the best diet plan, two USC experts check the science behind four popular diets.

Pharmacy poster symposium creates research opportunities

Pharmacy poster symposium creates research opportunities

A day two years in the making, the USC School of Pharmacy's inaugural Scholarly Project Symposium gave third-year pharmacy students the unique opportunity to present original research projects to an audience of alumni, faculty and staff.

Featured Event

Global Citizenship Roundtable

Date: Friday, April 13

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Host: Master of Science in Global Medicine

Location: Aresty Auditorium

Info: (323) 442-3141 msgm@med.usc.edu, http://msgm.usc.edu

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