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Global team launches largest-ever study of brain function across 8 mental illnesses

Published October 22, 2026

The five-year, NIH-funded project will analyze more than 94,000 brain scans using a shared method, so researchers can compare schizophrenia, depression, autism and five other conditions.

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How a visit to the lawyer could be a lifeline for people with mental stress

Published October 22, 2026

A USC-led study finds overlooked chances to recognize distress long before a person reaches a mental health clinic — or worse.

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$8 million NIH grant advances USC-based research on environmental health

Published October 21, 2026

The funding supports the Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center, a joint effort of USC and UC Irvine that has backed environmental health research for more than three decades.

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Keck Hospital of USC again named top performer by leading healthcare performance improvement company

Published October 20, 2026

The ranking by Vizient recognizes the hospital for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care.

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USC Street Medicine symposium offers hope and solutions for homeless patients

Published October 20, 2026

“Sidewalk to Bedside” addresses how street medicine teams and hospitals can partner for better patient outcomes.

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Immature brain support cells may be linked to human age-related cognitive decline

Published October 20, 2026

USC researchers studying human brain tissue found an association between abnormal immature astroglia, cells that play a supporting role in brain function, and lower reasoning ability in older adults with epilepsy.

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Plastic surgeon at USC Roski Eye Institute takes compassion and curiosity as his guide

Published October 19, 2026

Surgeon-scientist Farzad Pakdel specializes in orbital and oculofacial plastic surgery, skull-base and optic nerve procedures, endoscopic orbital and lacrimal surgery, and advanced reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

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Global study examines Alzheimer’s blood biomarker across racial, ethnic groups

Published October 19, 2026

The USC study found blood biomarker levels differed across racial and ethnic groups, but the relationship between biomarker levels and brain amyloid was generally similar.

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When is surgery a good option for chronic sinus problems?

Published October 16, 2026

Surgery can significantly improve quality of life for patients suffering from nonstop sinus issues. A USC expert explains.

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USC clinical trial to evaluate blood test for early detection of breast cancer

Published October 15, 2026

The trial will evaluate whether a blood test can help detect breast cancer earlier than mammograms alone.

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