Your Monthly Newsletter from Keck Medicine and USC Arcadia Hospital
December 2025
Doctor Says This, Family Says That: Who Do You Listen To?
Have you ever been surrounded by well-meaning relatives who feel the need to give their input on your medical decisions? What should you do when their advice contradicts your doctor’s guidance?
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What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.
Going through perimenopause can be a big transition. Knowing what to expect can prepare you for the changes to come. A Keck Medicine OB/GYN explains the main symptoms women can experience during perimenopause.
Keck Medicine of USC Hospital named Top in Teaching
USC Norris Cancer Hospital and Keck Hospital of USC have each received a Top Teaching Hospital award for outstanding achievement in patient safety and quality from The Leapfrog Group.
If you weren’t diagnosed with asthma as a child but have started experiencing asthma-like symptoms as an adult, you may be wondering: “Can adults develop asthma?”
What You Should Know About Viral Hepatitis
The most well-known types of hepatitis are viral in nature: Hepatitis A, B and C. Viral hepatitis can spread person-to-person, but not everyone who has viral hepatitis will know they have it.
In The Media
Family Medicine Specialist Explains the Science Behind Shivering
Popular Science interviewed Romina Sifuentes Palomino, MD, on why we shiver and what this response reveals about the body.
Clinical Dietitian Breaks Down the Benefits of Berries and Citrus Fruits
Kevin Park, RDN, spoke with Verywell Health on the nutritional differences between berries and citrus fruits.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Amezcua is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis care at Keck Medicine of USC. She treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.
Dr. Safaee is a neurosurgeon specializing in treating spinal disorders at Keck Medicine of USC. He treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital and USC Arcadia Hospital.
What’s New On Social Media
Curious what a benign brain tumor really is?
Dr. Gabriel Zada, neurosurgeon and expert in brain, skull base and pituitary tumor surgery at Keck Medicine of USC, breaks down the details in under a minute.
Advanced Neurology Care, World-Class Service
Keck Medicine of USC’s new Pasadena clinic is a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary center located at 590 Pasadena, Suite 310. Our team provides integrated expertise for neurological conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and diseases managed by rheumatology.
