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Migraines and salt: USC neurologist connects the dots Related News Breaking the Sound Barrier: Dr. Ksenia Gnedeva’s Transformative Research on Growth and Regeneration in the Inner Ear Sensory Organs August 22, 2023 A.P. Giannini Foundation helps cancer r...

Migraines may be linked to how the brain handles salt 👉🧂

USC neurologist Michael Harrington's research shows that people with migraines have more sodium in their brain, even when they eat less salt. #Science🧪 #Research

Stevens INI receives prestigious contract to advance women’s brain health Related News USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems with the brain’s waste clearance system January 7, 2025 Pioneering study targets Alzheimer’s disease risk factors among Californi...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias disproportionately affect women, yet much is unknown about how the female brain changes during midlife—a critical window that coincides with the menopausal transition.

A new award will help @uscini.bsky.social investigate. #Alzheimers #MedSky

"This year, more [unhoused people] were followed into housing than ever, with street homelessness down and both interim and permanent housing up."

Brett Feldman, #StreetMedicine Dir./Co-Founder featured on LA CityView 35 at the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Results Press Conference.

man in surgical scrubs looking at an imaging machine at USC Otolaryngology at the human inner ear

Did you hear the news? 👂

Researchers from @uscohns.bsky.social have adapted a low-cost imaging method developed for ophthalmology and used it to visualize tiny structures in the human inner ear. bit.ly/3IFV2rf #MedSky #Science 🧪

The power of collaboration 💪

#MedSky #Science 🧪

Kidney cells from #stemcells. Yep, it's happening.

Nils Lindström, PhD, with @lindstromlab.bsky.social at stemcell.keck.usc.edu explains the process of turning stem cells into organoids, a pathway to identifying new treatments for kidney disease.

#Science 🧪

Dean Meltzer completed her 7th century ride over the weekend! 🚴‍♀️

Her way of tackling long cycling distances includes staying hydrated, eating well, and keeping up with regular training. Time spent on the bike helps her feel ready to be her best as a colleague and leader.

#MedicalSchool #cycling

Who's going to #Comic-Con? 🙋

@summerin3d.bsky.social and @virtuallyjon.bsky.social (USC 3D lab dir. & assoc. dir.) are speaking on a panel you won't want to miss! 3D Printing/XR for Medicine, Forensics, and Animals is the place to be on Thurs 7/24, @ 12p

#SDCC #SDCC2025 @radiologyusc.bsky.social

We join Interim President Beong Kim in supporting @usc.edu's mission to #FightOnForResearch

#MedSky #Science 🧪

Researchers identify key cause of pregnancy sickness and a potential way to prevent it Related News USC geneticist Marlena Fejzo named one of TIME magazine’s 2024 ‘Women of the Year’ February 21, 2024

Research that changes lives. 🤰 🧪

Researcher Marlena Fejzo, PhD, uncovered the role of GDF15 in pregnancy sickness, leading to new ways to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting during #pregnancy, including hyperemesis gravidarum. #FightOnForResearch #Science

Stem cells are revolutionizing the way we approach healing. 🧪

Learn how Leonardo Morsut, PhD, with @stemcell.keck.usc.edu‬ and
‪@viterbischool.usc.edu‬ is leading the way in the field of regenerative medicine to ignite discovery in stem cell research.

#MedSky #Science

New USC study links wildfire smoke exposure and heat stress to adverse birth outcomes Related News Prenatal maternal stressors linked to higher blood pressure during first year after birth, study shows March 4, 2025 Blood pressure patterns during pregnancy predict later hypertension risk, study […]

Air purifiers and AC aren't enough anymore. @keck.usc.edu research shows wildfire smoke & heat stress increase risks of adverse birth outcomes, especially in climate-vulnerable areas.

Congratulations Dr. Choi 🎉

You're welcome!

A recent study led by Dr. Janet Choi shows that hearing aids and cochlear implants not only improve hearing but also enhance social engagement, boost confidence, and support overall well-being in adults with hearing loss. Learn more: bit.ly/44bMjFE

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Tribute to George Woods: Advocate, Mentor, and Diabetic Warrior @keck.usc.edu @uscsurgery.bsky.social limbpreservationsociety.org/news/george-...

Study links adoption of electric vehicles with less air pollution and improved health Related News Study finds health disparities in PFAS levels linked to drinking water, food access and industrial pollution November 21, 2024

If you didn't have a chance to find the study, here it is! keck.usc.edu/news/study-l...

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USC researchers define brain scan marker to better classify Alzheimer’s disease-related changes Related News Pioneering study targets Alzheimer’s disease risk factors among Californians from the Middle East and North Africa April 16, 2024 USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems...

Breakthrough research 🔬

@uscini.bsky.social researchers have identified a new brain imaging benchmark that may improve how researchers classify biologically meaningful changes associated with #Alzheimers disease, especially in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white populations.

#Research #Science

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E-cigarette and cannabis social media posts pose risks for teens, study finds Related News USC Researchers Assess Impact of PFAS in Drinking Water Systems in Southern California June 28, 2023 USC launches liver disease study as part of $50.3 million “multi-omics” consortium […]

Social media posts hold a powerful and sometimes harmful influence.

@uscpphs.bsky.social researchers found that teens who see social media posts showing #cannabis or e-cigarettes are more likely to later start using those substances or to report using them.

#ResearchSky #Research

A new journey begins! Congratulations 🎉

A remarkable advancement in pain therapy. 👏

#Research #Science #MedSky

The Nutrition Gap in Medical Education This Medical News article discusses the persistent gap in nutrition education across US medical schools, in which students receive limited formal training despite evidence linking diet to mortality.

At USC's Keck School of Medicine, clinical professor Jo Marie Reilly offers a hands-on nutrition and cooking program to medical students, addressing the widespread deficiency of nutrition education in medical schools.

#MedSky #MedEd

These 20 young adults from neighborhoods around USC’s Health Sciences Campus are participating in a five-week workforce readiness training program hosted by the KSOM Dean’s Office of Community & Workforce Development Initiatives.

A group of youth and adults holding up peace signs and smiling while standing in front of a mural.

The next generation is ready to shine. 🤝

KSOM Youth & Young Adults Workforce Academy joined @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social and Keck School leadership for a community service day at the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA in Boyle Heights, helping distribute fresh food and resources to 150+ individuals.

Will Alzheimer’s disease become preventable within a decade? Researchers from USC ATRI say ‘yes’ USC’s ATRI celebrates 10 years of breakthroughs, predicting Alzheimer’s prevention within a decade through early detection and cutting-edge treatments.

Pushing boundaries in #Alzheimers research and making bold predictions. 🔬

USC's Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) researchers predict that blood tests will detect the disease in its earliest stages, and new treatments will stop symptoms years before cognitive decline can begin.

“Operating with our faculty every day has inspired me to hone my skills and achieve mastership.” Chief Resident Dr. Ido Badash reflects on 5 years of training at #USCOHNS as he graduates and looks ahead to fellowship. Read more➡️ bit.ly/4k0aqfb

#Otolaryngology #ENTResidency

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Protein droplets help protect genome during heterochromatin repair USC Dornsife scientist find a hidden method cells use to avoid catastrophic errors when repairing tightly packed DNA

New research 🔬

Scientists at @dornsife.usc.edu discovered that a protein called Nup98—previously known for moving molecules in and out of the cell’s nucleus—also plays a key role in guiding delicate DNA repair, helping prevent genetic errors that can lead to cancer.

#Science #Research #MedSky

Advancing the Science of Recruitment for Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials: Challenges and Opportunities - June 12, 2025 - USC Schaeffer Forty leading experts in Alzheimer’s clinical trials examined key barriers to inclusive recruitment, emerging recruitment strategies, and policy recommendations during a two-day roundtable. - June 12,...

USC's Clinical Trial Recruitment Lab, our partnership with @keck.usc.edu's ATRI, recently convened 40 leading experts to address an urgent question: How do we accelerate recruitment of a more representative population in #Alzheimers trials?

The key takeaways ⬇️