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How Can I Weigh Advice From My Doctor Against Advice From My Family? 

Medical care is not one-size-fits-all. A medical oncologist explains how to choose the best treatment for you.  Being diagnosed with…

Meet the Staff: Jennifer Kelley, Patient Navigator

The care Jennifer Kelley provides to patients at the USC Acoustic Neuroma Center is deeply personal. The reason? She was…

Cochlear Implants Key for Early Intervention

The devices boost skill development for infants with hearing loss and severe developmental delays more than hearing aids, new research…

Why Do I Have So Much Earwax?

A buildup of earwax can not only be embarrassing but also can cause more health problems. Here’s how to deal…

Delicate Ear Canal Surgery Brings Gift of Sound

A delicate and complicated ear canal surgery helped Jake Valtierra his realize his dream: a chance to truly hear the…

USC Music Professor Beats Head and Neck Cancer

While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his…

New Hope For Singer With Hearing Loss

A hearing aid and a cochlear implant helped actor and singer Sandy Blake after she lost hearing in both ears,…

5 Things to Know Before Choosing a Hearing Aid

A Keck Medicine of USC audiologist shares tips on how to pick the best hearing aid for you, including what…

Everything You Need to Know About a Torn Meniscus

The knee plays an important role in your mobility, but this common injury can lead to a host of symptoms,…

What People With Asthma Should Know About COVID-19

S. Cindy Xi, MD, an allergist and immunologist with Keck Medicine of USC, answers some common questions about asthma and…

7 Everyday Things That Can Trigger Hearing Loss

It’s not just lawn mowers and leaf blowers that can impact your hearing. Find out about ordinary sounds that are…

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