Mollie Barnes

A physician explains how palliative care helps patients at Keck Medicine of USC.

An oncologist explains why doctors sometimes recommend a “watch and wait” approach.

Survey insights from more than 1,500 surgeons across five countries—representing specialties including bariatric, colorectal, cardiac/cardiovascular, orthopaedic and thoracic—plus direct feedback from interviews with additional surgeons shine a light on how these clinicians are under mental, physical and emotional strain, the crucial need for solutions, and the devastating cost of inaction.

Marijuana use is legal, but that doesn’t mean it’s without health risks.

Do you have severe abdominal pain? You could have gallstones. Learn more about the signs and symptoms.

A Keck Medicine of USC breast surgeon shares best practices to keep patients informed about treatment steps and expectations.

Thyroid nodules are very common. An otolaryngologist explains when to be concerned.

For patients with obesity, diet and exercise attempts have a 98% failure rate. So why is there a stigma in medicine around discussing treatment options for obesity?

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist discusses top shifts in radiation oncology.

A Keck Medicine of USC breast surgeon discusses the FDA’s decision — and whether using HRT to treat menopause symptoms actually affects breast cancer risk.

A Keck Medicine of USC neurointerventionalist discusses how a minimally invasive, endovascularly implantable cerebrospinal fluid shunt is the next-generation treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus — and possibly more.

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

When patients receive outside medical opinions from friends, family or online sources, how can physicians respond? A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist shares his approach.