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Quick thinking, preparation help save USC swimmer’s tooth after frightening accident

Published May 26, 2025

After a collision with a bus, a campus awareness program — and save-a-tooth kits in the hands of DPS officers — program helped save Evan Pickles’ smile.

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Quick thinking, preparation help save USC swimmer’s smile after accident

Published May 26, 2025

When a collision with a bus led to Pickles’ front tooth being knocked out, a campus awareness program — and save-a-tooth kits in the hands of DPS officers — made all the difference.

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Graduates apply a social work lens to a variety of disciplines

Published May 24, 2025

COMMENCEMENT: USC’s Social Work and Juvenile Justice undergraduate minor combines students’ passion for social advocacy with greater understanding of its impact on youngsters.

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Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries

Published May 23, 2025

A USC-led study finds that even storms below hurricane strength significantly increase infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, and not just for the reasons experts expected.

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Quest to become a nurse practitioner proves to be test of resiliency

Published May 23, 2025

COMMENCEMENT: Nicole Carson was determined to complete her Master of Science in Nursing degree from USC despite an unexpected move to Guam and multiple obstacles.

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USC researchers develop low-cost blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection

Published May 23, 2025

In a proof-of-concept study, the test detected five key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease — more than current commercially available blood tests can measure.

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Study reveals link between Type 2 diabetes, brain health in older adults from various populations

Published May 22, 2025

Neuroimaging-based research reveals diabetes-related brain atrophy in older adults from different backgrounds.

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Arts and Healthy Aging Center Fund launched with $2.5M gift, $1M matching opportunity

Published May 22, 2025

Gift and matching challenge from the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund supports the study of artistic engagement and the aging process.

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Trojan lands prestigious Mayo Clinic fellowship

Published May 21, 2025
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Changes in BMI during adolescence may explain link between pollution exposure, insulin resistance

Published May 21, 2025

The USC-led study’s findings uncover how the harmful effects of air pollution may contribute to long-term metabolic problems.

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