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SC CTSI Turns to Popular Television Drama to Educate the Public about Clinical Research
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC helped shape a storyline about clinical research for the Grey's Anatomy TV series.
Guiding Role of Regulatory Science in Drug and Device Candidate Development Explored in Recent Regulatory Science Bootcamp
Lecturers at the latest meeting of the ongoing seminar series discussed the role of regulatory science in shaping development goals and clinical trials for medical device or drug candidates.
SC CTSI-Supported Pilot Suggests Promise of Testosterone Supplementation to Enhance Recovery from Knee Surgery
Surgical repair of the knee's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) may lead to long term loss of strength and other impacts. The study opened a new avenue of investigation into the potential of the muscle-building hormone to help ACL patients get back in the game.
Smartphone App Developed by USC Health Communication Researchers Boosts Healthy Eating in Families
Inadequate consumption of vegetables and fruits is one of America's core health challenges, and is particularly acute among low-income families who have traditionally lacked access to these fresh foods. Although billions of dollars worth of groceries are distributed free through…
SC CTSI-Supported Study Shows How Exercise Can Boost the Health of Breast Cancer Survivors
Lead researcher explains that most women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer often gain weight.
USC Neurosurgeon Pioneers New Method to Deliver Brain-Protective Medicines During Stroke Procedures
In a study funded by the American Heart Association, researcher William Mack, MD, showed that catheters used to remove blood clots can also be used to send neuroprotective agents directly to affected brain areas.
USC Neuroimaging Scientist Awarded NIH Research/Training Grant to Develop Novel Early Marker for AD
The grant enables Lirong Yan, Ph.D., to further develop her noninvasive MRI-based method of assessing the brain's vascular health and supports her advanced training as a clinical investigator.