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April 7, 2022 |
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Keck Medicine opens state-of-the-art oncology clinic and infusion center in Newport BeachKeck Medicine of USC has expanded access to oncology services in Orange County with the opening of a new location in Newport Beach specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancers and blood disorders. Treatments will include the most advanced tools and methods available in a setting designed for patient comfort. |
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USC's new Motor Development Lab investigates motor control and coordination of infants and childrenIn order to investigate the impact of physical therapy on motor and cognitive development on infants and children with and without disabilities, Stacey Dusing, PhD, PT, and Kari Kretch, DPT, have just launched the USC Motor Development Lab, part of the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. |
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Young man with prosthetic leg finds new hope through innovative surgeryAfter having his leg amputated, Robert Johnson received a prosthetic leg that connected to his residual limb with a traditional socket. However, the socket caused pain, slippage, and a lack of stable support, as they often do. Finally, at Keck Medicine, he learned of a new procedure called osseointegration, which would give him a new lease on life. |
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Newborn cells in the epileptic brain provide a potential target for treatmentA study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can generate new brain cells, partially replenishing those commonly lost in adulthood. However, this process is dramatically altered in patients with long-term epilepsy. And this finding may revolutionize drug treatments for epilepsy patients. |
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