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April 25, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Advance in groundbreaking cancer treatment eliminates severe side effects

Advance in groundbreaking cancer treatment eliminates severe side effects

An advance in the groundbreaking cancer treatment known as CAR T-cell therapy appears to eliminate its severe side effects, making the treatment safer and potentially available in outpatient settings, a new study shows.

Hospital honors organ, tissue donors with flag raising

Hospital honors organ, tissue donors with flag raising

Every day in April, Keck Medicine has recognized organ and tissue donors by raising a flag at Keck Hospital in honor of National Donate Life Month. The USC Transplant Institute has overseen more than 4,000 transplant procedures since its inception in 1991.

More than a gut feeling: Study looks at link between microbiome, autism

More than a gut feeling: Study looks at link between microbiome, autism

To investigate how gut bacteria may be related to the brains and behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder, a USC Chan study will collect and analyze stool samples to compare bacterial signatures to brain scans and behavioral analyses in children with and without autism. No known studies have yet looked at these combined effects in this population.

Expert advice: No time to exercise? Work out at work

Expert advice: No time to exercise? Work out at work

The No. 1 excuse adults give for not exercising is time, USC experts say. But what if working out didn't mean waking up at the crack of dawn or missing happy hour? Research shows that taking a break to exercise during the workday can improve mood and productivity.

Featured Event

Department of Preventive Medicine Symposium

Date: Thursday, April 25

Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Event: "Firearm Violence Prevention Symposium," Garen Wintemute, MD, MPH, University of California, Davis

Location: Mayer Auditorium

Info and RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/FVPSym

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