Many Chinese immigrant caregivers endure the fatigue and overwork known by caregivers everywhere. But they struggle with added burdens—language barriers, self-neglecting behavior, and social isolation—that heighten risks to their physical and mental health. That’s …
No one wants to see a child in physical pain, but post-surgery treatment with opioids poses risks for addiction or other misuses. Surgeons have lacked effective guidance about prescribing opioids to manage a child’s pain after surgery. Now Lorraine Kelley-Quon, MD, MSHS, FACS, F…
Congratulations to SC CTSI Clinical Research Informatics leadership team members Neil Bahroos, MBA, Daniella Meeker, PhD, and Juan Espinoza, MD on their stellar presentation at the annual CTSA Spring Meeting on April 14, 2021. Their virtual breakout session was so popular that a…
SC CTSI and UCLA CTSI are partnering with LA County Department of Health Services (the country’s second-largest municipal health system) on a novel program to improve healthcare for underserved, high-disparity populations. Our aim is to leverage effective healthcare intervention…
By taking part in clinical research as participants, members of the SC CTSI gained a new perspective and valuable insights into the research process.
The team will now advance its research through a five-year NIH grant to develop more advanced methods of treatment and care to help diabetes patients maintain their limbs and their health.
Building relationships and trust is key when working in groups. Relationships are essential to the growth of a company, but how can we quantify the efficacy of teams forming social networks? Enter Kayla de la Haye, Ph.D. and George Vega Yon, Ph.D., two researchers from USC Kec…
Working in the healthcare industry can be an immensely stressful profession. Every day, healthcare workers are faced with making life-changing decisions for their patients, a responsibility that undoubtedly takes a physical and mental toll. Researchers at Keck School …