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USC Health

Winter 2008
Table of Contents

Cover Story
Culture Cure
Learn how social work research is improving mental health care and how you can help a depressed loved one.
By William Vaughn


Featuring Health
A Winning Approach
The team in the Center for Orthopaedic Oncology scores with treatment plans tailored to each patient.
By Cheryl Bruyninckx

Antidepressants: Are They Zapping Your Sex Life?
Treatment is possible for sexual problems while continuing to treat depression.
By Kukla Vera

Keeping Close Tabs On Eye Inflammation
It can be difficult to recognize when the problem has crossed from unpleasant irritation to emergency.
By Kate Lonsdale

Spotlights
Lab Report

Scientist studies uses of stem cells derived from teeth, bone and other tissues.

Faculty Spotlight
Physician uses X-ray-guided treatments for diseases of the brain and spinal cord.

Grateful Patient
Hollywood star recovers after brain aneurysm.


USC Health Cover

Health News
Dental Care & Autism
Intimacy & Aging
Interactive Exercise

Boost Health: Immunizations
Adding Ultrasound
Finding a Physician

Q&A: Ask the Experts

Asthma and Arthritis

On the Cover—
Kathy Ell, DSW, professor, School of Social Work, stands in front of the historic Los Angeles County+USC Medical Building, where most of her clinical research has been conducted.
Photo by John Livzey

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