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Welcome to the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital web page for journalists. Our media relations team can help you find faculty clinicians and researchers, as well as health care leaders who can provide expert comment or background for stories you’re developing, whether on deadline or with lead time. Our team also can help you schedule broadcast interviews and photography. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Marketing and Communications University of Southern California 1812 Verdugo Boulevard, Glendale, California 91208 General Contact Information Meg Aldrich Director, Media Relations Meg.Aldrich@med.usc.edu Phone (323) 442-3941 Media Relations Hotline (323) 865-7882 Cynthia Smith Media Relations Manager Cynthia.Smith@med.usc.edu Phone (323)
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure involves removing the lateral two-thirds of the stomach with a stapling device. It can be done laparoscopically (keyhole surgery) but is not reversible. It basically leaves a stomach tube instead of a stomach sack. This is the first component of a surgical procedure , called biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, where the stomach is reduced in size by removing the lateral two thirds leaving the stomach in the shape of a tube. Sometimes it is offered to patients as part of a two stage Bypass operation particularly if they have a BMI greater
Lap Band to Sleeve Revisions
Lap Band to Sleeve Revisions Revisional surgery or a revision of weight loss surgery is done on a patient who underwent weight loss surgery, including Lap band, that may be experiencing a variety of symptoms or complications after the operation. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, our surgeons offer sleeve gastrectomy as a revision to a prior lap band procedure.
Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery uses a combination of restriction and malabsorption. During the procedure, the surgeon creates a smaller stomach pouch. The surgeon then attaches a Y-shaped section of the small intestine directly to the pouch. This allows food to bypass a large portion of the small intestine, which absorbs calories and nutrients. Having the smaller stomach pouch causes patients to feel fuller sooner and eat less food; bypassing a portion of the small intestine means the patient’s body absorbs fewer calories.
6 Things You Need to Know When Diagnosed with HPV
Being diagnosed with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t need to panic, but you do need to be informed. Here are 6 things you need to know when you’re diagnosed with HPV: 1. Don’t panic HPV is so prevalent that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. In fact, 80 percent of US adults will get HPV at least once in their lifetime. In most cases, your body is
3 Fast Food Tricks To Ordering A Healthier Meal
When it comes to losing weight, exercise is important, but calorie reduction is what really helps you drop those extra pounds. Complete diet makeovers can be overwhelming, but small changes can make a big difference. There isn’t always time to meal prep, and sometimes grabbing lunch on the go is the only option. But that’s not an excuse to go overboard at the drive through. Here are some suggestions to keep your calories down when you’re eating on the run. Ditch the tortillas The tortilla covering your burrito or salad wrap is loaded with lard, processed flour and salt. It can add
The Pros and Cons of Taking Zinc for a Cold
When you’re miserable and sniffling and sneezing, you may be ready to try anything — anything — to make it stop. Or maybe you would do anything to prevent those symptoms from starting. Science weighs in on using zinc to fight and prevent colds. Runny nose, sore throat, aches and congestion are the all too familiar symptoms of the common cold. You’ve tried chicken soup, decongestant pills and tea with honey, but your cold symptoms still stubbornly persist. Then someone helpfully tells you to try zinc. Should you? Here’s everything you need to know. What is zinc? Zinc is a mineral your
10 Lifestyle Changes Everyone Should Make In Their 20s
Your 20s are typically a whirlwind of independence, soul-searching, hyper-socialization and figuring out exactly who you are. These lifestyle tricks will help you along the way. People in their 20's often experience rapid and frequent changes. Increased responsibilities; moving to and from college or out of your parents home; significant personal relationships grow or dissipate; financial stress becomes more tangible; and planning for the future tends to take place of spontaneity. Adopting these 10 habits can help you create a solid foundation for a stress-free, inspired, fulfilled life . 1. Pay attention to your diet People in their 20s eat 25 percent more
What To Do When Someone Has A Seizure
You may feel helpless when someone has a seizure, but remember to stay calm and be present. Your actions could save a life. Seizures are more common than you think; 1 in 10 people will experience one, and they are usually associated with epilepsy. While medication can often control them, seizures are still unpredictable. If a person begins to have convulsions, loses muscle control, or suddenly seems unaware of the surroundings, they could be having a seizure. The most important thing to remember in this situation is to keep your composure. Staying in control with a clear head lowers the
Why You Shouldn’t Whisper with a Hoarse Voice
Although your natural instinct may be to whisper when you have laryngitis, speech therapists believe you may actually be straining your vocal cords. If you’ve ever suffered from laryngitis (swollen, irritated vocal cords in the larynx, perhaps better known as the voice box), your gut reaction might have been to assume that it’s okay to whisper until you get better. That’s not true: Studies have shown that whispering might actually damage the larynx more than normal speech. Performers, singers and public speakers that need vocal rest are also discouraged from whispering so not to strain their pipes. When people try