The grant enables the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute to continue expanding its Global Alzheimer’s Association Interactive Network (GAAIN).
Tag: Healthcare
USC Researchers Reveal Gender Differences in Kidney
Findings could help millions of Americans suffering from kidney disease by distinguishing how the illness affects men and women differently.
Keck Hospital Earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade
A national patient safety watchdog group has given Keck Hospital of USC an “A” grade, placing it among the nation’s safest hospitals.
Racism’s Toxic Impact on African-Americans’ Longevity and Health
A new USC study indicates that racism shortens lives and hurts the health of African-Americans by promoting genes that lead to inflammation and illness.
Research Reveals Why Breast Cancer Spreads to the Brain
USC researchers have determined how cancer cells target certain organs, which could help develop treatments to slow or stop the disease from spreading.
Balancing Healthy Metabolism and Stress Resistance
A USC Davis School of Gerontology study reveals that tweaking how a specific gene directs cells to respond to stressors could lessen the negative, long-term effects of fighting off infections.
Can’t Stop Putting Your Hand in the Candy Dish? Scientists May Have Found Why
A USC-led team of scientists have zeroed in on the brain circuit that regulates impulsive behavior, which could advance understanding of behavioral issues from obesity to drug abuse.
New Study Reveals How Diet Contributes to Toxic Exposure for Pregnant Women and Children
New research from USC scientists indicates that certain vulnerable groups should not exceed dietary recommendations for foods that frequently contain environmental contaminants.
Strengthening the California Right Meds Collaborative
The USC School of Pharmacy has received a $3 million contract to support its leadership of the California Rights Meds Collaborative, a consortium working to improve continuity of care.
Fad Diets Could Contribute to Liver Disease
A Keck School of Medicine of USC doctor worries that high-fat regimens like the keto diet might worsen an increasingly common condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.