Leukogene Therapeutics Inc. introduces a promising therapy to treat multiple cancers and hopes to become flagship entity for MUSC’s innovation ecosystem.

The new Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife helps doctors to give patients with brain metastases more options.

A recent MUSC study found that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy may contribute to higher rates of blood clots in women years after delivery.

For people with HIV, the risk of anal cancer varies significantly depending on the region of the country where they live.

Teaching & Learning in Age of Artificial Intelligence conference underscores MUSC’s role as leader in health sciences education, research, patient care.

MUSC’s ReJoyce Green, Ph.D., leads study highlighted in prestigious publication showing which factors may predict substance use in adolescents.

A lung cancer diagnosis has focused Laura Reed's mind on how she wants to live her life.

After bladder cancer diagnosis, writer tells doctor: "I am going to live to 115. I have books to write."

Renovation for innovation: Blue Sky building on Calhoun to house lab and collaboration space and serve as launch of innovation district.

They got the call –a man in crisis on a roof. They sprang into action, building rapport with him while embarking on a high-climbing rescue mission.

After melanoma surgery, hairdresser Carol Helton is spreading the word at her hair salon about staying on top of suspicious moles.

Innovation Awareness Month showcases importance of culture at MUSC.

Social media perpetuates glut of misconceptions and myths about contraception. Doctors can shine a light on the real issues, based in science.

A clinical trial of CAR-T cell therapy developed at Hollings has received NCI funding to expand.

The bell on the sixth floor of the MUSC Main Hospital clanged again and again to celebrate a renewed life and the donor who made a kidney transplant possible.

An Ewing sarcoma researcher at MUSC is one of three scientists nationwide to receive a career development award from the Rally Foundation.

Bipartisan leaders recognize National Mass Violence Center's outstanding services for mass violence victims, survivors and affected communities

Young adults who work on the Autism News Network at MUSC are excited about the upcoming premiere of the first movie they’ve made.

Teams working to improve substance use screening in trauma centers and relieve symptoms of a connective tissue disease take home this year’s Blue Sky Awards.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ranked ninth in the country for NIH funding in 2023.

Hollings researchers use patented technology to improve immunotherapy by prolonging survival of cancer-fighting T-cells.

Hollings is a pilot site for an American Cancer Society program to train college students to navigate patients to needed resources.

Head and neck cancer surgeons at Hollings are testing a fluorescent dye that illuminates nerves, which should make them easier to find during surgery.

Through years of heartache and hard work, widower raises funds for research into the cancer that took his wife.

The first Black woman to graduate from MUSC’s College of Medicine will address MUSC’s 2024 graduating class May 18.

Is there a role for e-cigarettes among adults who have not been able to stop using combustible cigarettes after using FDA-approved medication?

Working with people with brain tumors brings great satisfaction to South Carolina's only neuro-oncologists.

Three MUSC occupational therapy students are passionate about elevating the profession's role in cancer care.

Two MUSC researchers think that community libraries could hold the potential to improve head and neck cancer awareness.

MUSC Health Midlands has become a remarkable success story, and the CEO says that’s paying off for patients.

MUSC welcomes Michael J. Bouchard, Drexel Univ. prof. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and of Microbiology and Immunology, as Graduate Studies dean.

Inaugural Global Surgery rotation strengthens perspective on Global Health.

The South Carolina Rare Disease Council hosted a symposium that gathered rare disease researchers and advocates to chart the path forward for improved care.

Quoia Gibbs was at her desk working as an administrative assistant in MUSC’s Simulation Center when she got an invitation she couldn’t resist.

CDC issues health advisory asking doctors to watch for invasive meningococcal disease.

MUSC is committed to ending sexual violence by raising awareness, educating people about prevention and supporting individuals and organizations on frontline.

South Carolinians interested in cancer survivorship - as providers, researchers, caregivers or survivors - are invited to the first SCOR symposium in June.

Incorporating a race-neutral formula for kidney transplant leads to more Black patients receiving the kidneys they need.

MUSC researchers find differences in young adults’ experience of cannabis and risk for cannabis use disorder based on genetics and sex.

Meningioma doesn't attract as much research as other types of brain tumors. But Dr. Ben Strickland believes his patients deserve more options.

New documentary features hospital benefactor who remembers childhood awe of aquariums – and gives ill and injured children chance to experience same wonder.

The annual PurpleStride walk raises money for pancreatic cancer research at Hollings Cancer Center.

Parents and providers often underestimate the fatigue that pediatric cancer patients are experiencing. An OT student created a coloring book to help.

Patrick Flume, M.D., was recently honored with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's 2024 Impact Award.

A tobacco researcher at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center was honored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology for his work.

Match Day 2024 at the Medical University of South Carolina took a more formal tone than previous years. Graduates had a very good reason for that.

“It’s a really good study, very timely,” says MUSC researcher of trial using weight loss drug to try to improve health of people with HIV.

A new worldwide study finds the blood thinner apixaban to be successful in reducing stroke in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation.

MUSC researchers discover cellular process that naturally protects the brain after injury, informing future treatments for brain disease.

Physician-researcher Marc Chimowitz was recognized for his lifelong contributions to research mentorship by the American Stroke Association in February.

In the rural expanse of Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg counties, two remarkable women are spearheading a movement for health equity

At only 4 feet, 9.5 inches tall, Julia Skinner is small in size but larger than life, judging by the impact she has on everyone around her.

Emergency Services nursing director leads with compassion.

After more than 55 years on the job, cafeteria worker is still cooking.

For pediatric palliative care nurse practitioner Aminah Fraser-Rahim, practicing empathy and patience are critical parts of her approach to care.

LOWELO23 had more riders, volunteers and dollars raised than any ride in its five-year history.

Drinking deaths rose almost 30% in most recent CDC report, a statistic that an MUSC alcohol research leader hopes will serve as wake-up call.

Birth control pills that don’t require a prescription are on the way to stores. What an OB-GYN wants women to know.

MUSC neuroscientist Bashar Badran was recently recognized for his trailblazing research by the Helping to End Addiction Long-Term Initiative.

The 6th annual LOWVELO, a bike ride that raises money for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, opens for registration on Friday, March 1.

Up until age 10, Charleston-born Jesse Dasinger’s life was typical for a 5th grader. But one day in the fall of 2010, everything changed.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center fellow was awarded a national grant to pursue her idea: making short helpful videos for cancer patients trying to stop smoking.

Some people with multiple food allergies have new way to reduce risk of dangerous reactions.

Neuropsychiatric symptoms predict which patients with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer’s disease.

MUSC Health-Florence is one of four sites in the Southeast chosen for the Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development Initiative.

Pioneering genetic screening program enrolls first 20,000 South Carolinians and provides roadmap to guide future screening efforts.

Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. was an exceptional visionary, leader and advocate for pediatric care in South Carolina.

In a preclinical model, MUSC researchers restore an opioid-weakened brain pathway that controls behavior, thereby preventing relapse.

The parents of millions of teens don't intend to vaccinate them against HPV, a virus that can cause six types of cancer.

Researchers find stagnant HPV vaccine rates among young adults, though LGBTQ vaccination rates are a bright spot.

Cardiologist: “I want to make sure that everything that they offer at Charleston, except for transplant, will be offered here at MUSC Columbia."

Emergency Medicine physicians at MUSC Health have designed a process to see patients faster and optimize care.

Dr. Steve Kautz has been awarded $7.9 million NIH grant to build the Clinical Research Center for Restoration of Neural-based Function in the Real World.

Dr. Kevin Roggin, new surgical oncology chief, says he learned how to be a well-rounded physician through good role models, and he wants to pass that along.

Can their older son’s rare, debilitating disorder be treated? British family turns to MUSC scientist whose expertise in MEF2C looks promising.

Breast cancer often develops resistance to previously effective drugs. Hollings researchers showed how the effectiveness of one drug might be restored.

CAR-T-cell therapy can be a powerful treatment for blood cancers, but it also has significant side effects. A clinical trial at Hollings seeks to change that.

MUSC will be one of four sites exploring the genetic basis of Parkinson’s disease in the Black community.

Symposium will bring together researchers and patient advocates to inform policy and chart the way forward for patients with rare diseases.

“I’ve gone through like 16 pairs of glasses,” 3rd grader says. Replacing them is expensive. MUSC is part of solution.

A decades-long downward trend in cervical cancer incidence and death rates has reversed for women in low-income areas, leading to widening health disparities.

Liver biopsy is crucial to diagnosis in one third of cases.

Studies have linked failing to get help for hearing loss to everything from dementia to a shorter lifespan. Here are the nuances behind the news.

Weight loss surgeon sees new weight loss drugs as important addition to approaching a problem plaguing millions.

Alex's Lemonade Stand awarded Dr. Jezabel Rodriguez Blanco a grant to research ways to prevent medulloblastoma relapse, a cancerous brain tumor in kids.

Novel drug shows promise for helping people with a type of heart failure that once left them facing dire prognoses and declining quality of life.

MUSC launches Bicentennial celebration, a time for reflecting and looking to the future.

MUSC creates Bicentennial Time Capsule, encourages people to submit ideas.

Bicentennial Lecture Series to commemorate MUSC’s past, discuss work taking place across the enterprise today and share glimpses of what lies ahead.

A big story calls for large panels to contain its highlights.

We take you back in time to the 1820s, when some visionary doctors came together with a big idea.

The Medical University of South Carolina will kick off its bicentennial year with a first-of-its-kind event.

MUSC, founded in 1824, celebrates 200 years of innovation, resilience and health care education.

Tapping into art's power to spark emotion and reflection, MUSC offers Bicentennial Art Collection.

MUSC pilot study shows that an FDA-approved drug called NAC could be useful for reducing the need for opioids after spinal surgery.

MUSC researchers have developed a training curriculum for community health workers to improve cancer genetic screening among Black women.

Carol Feghali-Bostwick, internationally recognized translational researcher, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers show anti-cancer effects of Boswellia, from same tree that produces frankincense, in small study.

Two Hollings nurses say their involvement in the Oncology Nursing Society has helped them to grow professionally and to shape nursing practice.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center's Dr. Hamza Hashmi helped to write guidelines for hospitals considering offering CAR-T-cell therapy on an outpatient basis.

Dr. William Hawkins is taking on the new role of deputy director of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to strengthen the focus on translational research.

MUSC employees have new ways to recognize colleagues’ contributions and earn awards through Celebrate! program.

MUSC virus tracking team documents dramatic increases in COVID, flu hospitalizations in Charleston.

MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion prepares to open expanded services to public, allowing it to treat 300 more patients per day in thriving site.

A newly approved drug to prevent neuroblastoma relapse is a huge win for patients and their families, says Jacqueline Kraveka, D.O.

As MUSC Hollings Cancer Center's 30th anniversary year comes to a close, we look back on the research and advances in cancer care that occurred in 2023.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center radiation oncologist is testing combining organ-sparing techniques with stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR).

A 21-day trip to Antarctica has been life-changing for one MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher.

MUSC President David Cole names winners of 2023 Values in Action Awards.

Respiratory viruses are hitting SC hard. “We have to wash our hands, stay away from people who are sick. There's still time to be vaccinated,” expert says.

A couple of guys interested in innovation got together at MUSC to create a company that’s now thriving, helping hospitals save big bucks.

MUSC is 1 of 9 leading research universities across 6 states chosen to be part of the Innosphere Ventures Regional Life Sciences Incubator.

MUSC-Clemson team finds that teleconsent is the preferred means of giving clinical trial consent remotely.

A clinical trial of a new drug combination gave hope to a young woman diagnosed with tongue cancer.

Graduate student Sarah Dooley shows young women that brilliant is beautiful by becoming a princess in the lab.

As FDA approves new treatments for sickle cell, patient prepares for trial testing another one. “This has been something that I've been hoping for.”

MUSC brings together experts to talk about precision health, including how it’s being used & what future may hold.

As MUSC works with Clemson and USC on new Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, scientist sees issue through professional and personal lenses.

College of Health Professions receives largest-ever philanthropic gift and $7.8 million NIH grant for new research center.

MUSC research leader moderates congressional briefing on “invisible threat” of PTSD.

Cervical cancer rates are increasing in Puerto Rico, and researchers from Hollings and the island are working together to increase screening rates.

Hollings Cafe's Jose and Wendy Perey offer food and kindness to patients and staff. Through quiet donations to Hollings, they've hit a big milestone in giving.

“I’m willing to do anything to get better,” says participant in MUSC trial testing possible treatment to help stroke survivors regain balance.

Knowing that past research made treatment of her salivary gland cancer possible, Michelle Brown-Nelson wanted to donate an unexpected windfall to new research.

After-hours kids’ clinics are filling up quickly each day as seasonal viruses spread. Here’s what the medical director wants parents to know.

Most people with an inherited mutation that increases cancer risk have no idea – which is why genetic testing is so important, says Dr. Kevin Hughes.

Researchers at MUSC and Cincinnati Children’s develop a novel colon organoid model with naturally occurring immune cells.

Vaccinating pregnant moms against COVID-19 protects their newborns against severe disease and hospitalization, shows new study with MUSC ties.

Caregiving for family members with cancer can take an emotional and physical toll. Yet few caregivers are screened for distress or connected to resources.

New head of public safety has goals for increasing diversity in department – including possible student pipeline and new ways to recruit women.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher shows that SFRP2 is especially abundant in pancreatic cancer.

Susan Fasola's lung cancer was caught at an early stage, and that meant she could be treated solely with surgery - no chemo, no radiation, no drugs.

New research shows that, for the first time, there are more young people who begin to use nicotine through vaping rather than through cigarettes.

“It’s the kind of weight loss you'd expect with some types of bariatric surgery.” Zepbound, medication that mimics two hormones, wins FDA approval.

The MUSC Veterans Day ceremony, featured Nursing Dean Catherine Durham. She shared her transformative experience in New York City during the pandemic.

Men of color, who are less likely to use preventive health services, would be more receptive to health messaging from other men of color, pilot study shows.

“In a perfect world, we should be supporting everyone.” Aging is something to respect, not avoid, says MUSC expert.

A drug that Hollings researchers were developing for cancer turns out to restore motor function in aging mice showing signs of neurodegeneration.

New program offers specialized fitness and wellness for prostate cancer survivors.

When the call came from the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, Alyssa Rheingold, Ph.D., and Michael de Arellano, Ph.D., were ready.

New device combines numbing and distraction to take kids' minds off getting a shot.

About a month and a half before Christmas, MUSC lights a tree that epitomizes the spirit of giving and it is known as the Angel Tree.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers believe that some already-approved drugs could be used in certain cases where breast cancer has become resistant.

MUSC researchers partner with Emergency Medical Services to pilot test the first MRI-equipped ambulance to speed stroke response.

Eight years ago, MUSC implemented its way of handling safety. The end result was a custom-crafted system, that the hospital prides itself on greatly.

“I have a pretty tight personal connection with suicide because I lost my dad.” Medical student among participants in suicide prevention walk.

MUSC Health’s pediatric trauma injury prevention coordinator talks about the dangers of motorized vehicles.

Many people think they're allergic to penicillin. For a huge percentage of them, it's just not the case.

Experts speak at MUSC to bring awareness to domestic violence and intimate partner violence.

Thai Ho, M.D., Ph.D., will lead precision oncology efforts at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

“I think there's a real problem with toddler formula, because most toddlers just don't need it,” MUSC Children’s Health pediatrician says.

Even oncology nurses don’t look forward to certain cancer screenings. But everything is better with a friend – even colonoscopies.

This fast-growing emergency food pantry program is helping put healthy meals on the table.

Dana Booker's complex breast cancer case required multi-disciplinary care – and doctors who understood that getting to a concert was important, too.

Program breaks down academic silos by offering interprofessional courses and hands-on experiences to help students to collaborate and gain valuable insights.

Dr. David Burns, an expert witness in cigarette industry lawsuits and editor of surgeon general reports, will speak at the 2nd annual Rosenblatt Lectureship.

“Do you want to see a shark or sea turtles?” “Turtles!” Technology transports girl from hospital bed to place she’d much rather be.

An increase in cervical cancer deaths in Appalachian Kentucky could point to hidden issues in other regions of persistent poverty.

The MUSC Office of Innovation is proud to announce Fabio Rizzante, D.D.S., Ph.D., as this quarter’s recipient of the I am an MUSC Innovator Award.

Catherine Durham to become next dean of the MUSC College of Nursing.

A clinical trial at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is testing a shorter course of radiation therapy for sarcoma patients to ease the logistics of getting care.

Department of Justice awards almost $9 million to MUSC-based National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center.

October will always be more than Breast Cancer Awareness Month for this breast cancer survivor. It's now her wedding anniversary month.

“I feel my timing was lucky.” Bluffton man recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s becomes first at MUSC Health to get new treatment.

Kathryn Diamond felt hopeless when she realized she had breast cancer. But then she learned how much treatments have changed.

Could preparing for and dealing with contagious illnesses such as COVID become as streamlined as getting ready for a storm?

Mark Vonnegut, son of iconic American novelist Kurt Vonnegut, tells his remarkable story at MUSC.

When a stabbing shook up a Charleston County high school, MUSC mental health experts were ready to help.

With Springsteen out from touring for the rest of 2023, what is peptic ulcer disease, the condition that caused the delay?

Coming up with a plan: Doctors help young adults with complex conditions shift from pediatric to adult care services.

The Office of Student Engagement aims to create holistic, inclusive activities that enhance students' experience.

"People are kind of on alert right now." As latest COVID wave appears to be ebbing, what's ahead this winter?

New RSV vaccine for pregnant women and people aged 60 and up arrives at MUSC Health. “No-brainer” for people who qualify, says expert.

Surveys at 12 cancer centers across the U.S. looked at cannabis usage among cancer patients.

Veazey Reindl’s mother & grandmother had skin cancer, so she isn’t taking any chances. Skin check comes as patients ask a/b cancer that killed Buffett.

Dr. Alex Spiotta will be joined neurology colleagues from across the country this week for the 17th annual Brain Aneurysm Foundation Research Grant Symposium.

MUSC Health's Turning the Tide of Violence Intervention Program looks to expand its services to patients of Orangeburg and Hampton counties.

Every year, a group of MUSC students and professors fly to Uganda to spend a week and a half giving out wheelchairs to those in the greatest need.

The average age of this LOWVELO fundraising team? Somewhere between 80 and 90. Residents of South Bay at Mount Pleasant are walking and swimming for a cause.

Med school graduates will have new residency options at MUSC Health, starting in Florence.

“I don't think this wave is anywhere near over.” New COVID booster shots arrive as hospitalizations rise.

Nanowired cardiac organoids could one day repair hearts instead of just preventing further damage.

LIFT scholars take flight in a new training course for researchers applying for their first NIH R01 grant.

Doctors with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center are the first in South Carolina to perform head and neck cancer surgery with the single port da Vinci SP.

Ever wonder why your cold medicine didn’t cut down on your congestion? Take a look at the ingredients - namely, the one aimed at decongestion.

As people with HIV live longer, they are more likely to get cancers that come with age but HIV might complicate treatment.

Local doctors combine community cancer care with access to research through Hollings NCORP-MU.

Elton John and Mitch McConnell are among many older adults recently injured by falls. Here’s how you can reduce the risk.

Scientists at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center think it's possible that CAR-T-cell therapy could be performed without lymphodepleting chemotherapy beforehand.

A new method to study changes in sugars coating immune cells could potentially identify novel biomarkers and detect cancer earlier.

After Omar Clunis collapsed, gasping for air, a nearby athletic trainer helped save his life and showed the importance of expert aid.

Three Hollings members – an M.D., a D.D.S. and a Ph.D. – are pooling their expertise to develop a personalized vaccine to prevent oral cancer from returning.

Colbert Lectureship and Faculty Awards and Recognition gathers best of MUSC’s leaders, researchers, educators and clinicians to recognize hard-working efforts.

Babies will be able to get new medication to reduce risk of serious illness from RSV. Pregnant women have new RSV option to protect babies, too.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center awarded a number of pilot grants through the spring and summer to kickstart research projects on a range of topics.

An increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations comes as scientists study a new, highly mutated variant.

The Clinical Trialist Training Program offers early-career clinicians the time and know-how to lead clinical trials.

New program celebrates inaugural Speech-Language Pathology graduates, new practitioners.

MUSC team shows people with diverse childhood traumas are more likely to use cocaine and opioids. Trauma-focused interventions could help.

The role of e-cigarettes is hotly debated. A new study shows they could have a role in helping adult smokers to quit.

Hollings works with more than a dozen sites in South Carolina to bring clinical trials to the community, including the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is leading a national trial to test an intervention to get more head-and-neck cancer patients to radiation therapy on time.

Nonprofit showcases benefits of animal-assisted interventions to health care settings in photos.

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish SC and Culver's host event to raise money for and awareness of sickle cell disease.

MUSC’s COVID tracker goes from green to yellow as we head toward fall. An early flu season could be a concern, too.

MUSC launches Well-Being Collective, a comprehensive resource for employees on everything from wellness to efficiency to resilience.

Dr. Benjamin Toll, director of the Tobacco Treatment Program, has been dismayed that so many misunderstand the continuum of risk for tobacco products.

Andy Abrams likes to say he’s the poster child for routine cancer screenings. In his case, one screening led to the diagnosis and treatment of two cancers.

Family, inspired by daughter's experience in hospital as a baby, holds pizza fundraiser for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital's NICU.

“It's just a really exciting time to be working in this area,” says researcher of trial finding weight loss drug cut risk of serious heart problems.

It was a chance of a lifetime for third-year medical student Leah Cobb.

“We’re really excited about this medication,” says MUSC psychiatrist involved in clinical trial testing new postpartum depression pill.

MUSC studies effects of popular diabetes and weight loss drugs on surgical patients.

"Sleep is so important. And yet I don't see that society really takes it seriously."

Almost 25 years ago Pat Coyne visited Tanzania to help with a pain management problem. Four decades – and dozens of countries – later, he's still at it.

Breastfeeding leaves some mothers with a lot of questions. MUSC Women’s Health has a team of experts with answers.

New era: MUSC Urban Farm to undergo metamorphosis.

Hollings researcher Sophie Paczesny led a multicenter team to identify risk biomarkers of chronic graft-versus-host disease.

Hollings director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois has been honored as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

How a chance meeting between a pediatric neurosurgeon and a medical device manufacturer led to a new way to treat a brain condition known as hydrocephalus.

An accelerated course of transcranial magnetic stimulation could redefine how we treat patients at high risk for developing dementia.

As people across country endure sizzling summer, MUSC experts help lead charge to find better ways to prevent heat-related health problems.

Dr. Teresa Kelechi is inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame in recognition of the broad impact her research has had on patient care.

Bare minimum reimbursement rates could be a factor in why some clinics may be struggling to offer HPV vaccination in the U.S.

Students from four Charleston County high schools spent their summer learning how to research in labs at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Citywide health, well-being consortium gathers experts to improve student mental health.

MUSC researchers discover a potential novel biomarker for sepsis, the leading cause of death in ICU patients.

With the drowning deaths of three children in three weeks in Lowcountry, a mom with firsthand experience and two experts talk prevention.

Gov. Henry McMaster recognizes work of MUSC researchers James S. Krause, Ph.D., and Lindsay Squeglia, Ph.D.,

Prostate cancer survivor shares his story to encourage other men to know their options and take action.

MUSC med student Emily Scircle creates art, combining medical waste with light. A rare health condition and a remarkable track record guided her interest.

The Charleston Police Department, MUSC Health, CARTA and the College of Charleston have teamed up on a common-sense approach to pedestrian safety.

Trio of pediatric residents use prestigious grant to help get period products into hands of girls and women who can't afford them.

A new summer intern program empowers young researchers by getting them in the lab to actually help fight their own disease.

The resurgence of research into psychedelic-based treatments is poised to benefit many people who face mental health challenges, but how do they feel about it?

Bryce looks to get to the bottom of his snoring issues before his wife smothers him with a pillow in his sleep.

A team of researchers uncovered the structure of a 'hidden pocket' on a KRAS mutation that could enable developing next-generation inhibitors.

Smoking cessation counselors at Hollings focus on the positive changes their clients are making, providing nurturing support and evidence-based strategies.

Now that the FDA has fully approved Leqembi for early Alzheimer’s patients, MUSC Health prepares to get it to qualified patients ASAP.

Just weeks after the death of Olympian Tori Bowie, possibly from factors including eclampsia, FDA approves blood test for condition that can precede eclampsia.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers find that autologous stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma is usually safe as outpatient procedure.

If a first try at quitting smoking doesn't work, should the same method be tried again? Or a new method? Hollings researchers are seeking answers.

“Oftentimes, we’ll do things that other centers refuse to do.” Heart team leads strong year for U.S. News rankings at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Neurology pays tribute to beloved educator, clinician with named education center.

Eugene Hong, M.D., is known for leadership at MUSC and love of sports medicine. Now he’s channeling both attributes as chief medical officer for World Lacrosse.

Researchers at MUSC are making strong advances toward better treatments and cures for sickle cell disease.

"It's been an experience," is Susan Shelton's understated way of explaining her journey with oral cancer.

MUSC is working with other health care, state and local leaders to bring behavioral health hub to Florence in historic collaboration.

Jackson, Lino and Bennett got their nickname because they are inseparable. And it's that bond that might just be the edge they need to beat the odds.

Neurosurgeon and therapists team up to perform first vagus nerve implant for chronic stroke in the Carolinas.

A Hollings researcher's startup got a Small Business Technology Transfer grant to develop triple negative breast cancer findings into a potential drug.

James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine names first endowed chair.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Benjamin Toll, Ph.D., is excited and hopeful about the Cancer Moonshot's focus on smoking cessation.

Interdisciplinary MUSC team wins Blue Sky Award to study the impact of vagus nerve stimulation on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

MUSC team finds a new, more specific biomarker for a liver cancer type. Currently, no specific diagnostic tools of this type exist for this disease.

With SCTR pilot funding, a bioengineer and vascular surgeon collaborate on potentially heart-saving science.

Former President Jimmy Carter has been in hospice for three months. A well-known local police chief received hospice care, too. What does that involve?

Will remote trials overcome the barriers that make it difficult for underserved populations to participate in clinical trials? A Hollings researcher weighs in.

Rana Pullatt, M.D., honored with national recognition for clinical excellence.

In a year with 27 school shootings so far, MUSC hosts national town hall to look at how experts can prepare for and help in aftermath of such violence.

Carol Sullivan was stunned to learn she had ovarian cancer. She decided to pursue aggressive medical options - and to consciously maintain a positive mindset.

The MUSC Office of Innovation recognizes second quarter's recipients of I am an MUSC Innovator awards.

In 2021, Ashley and Steven Miller got a dog. The backstory on how that golden retriever got his name is almost as cute as he is.

The newly formed nonprofit has already donated 21 adaptive bicycles – ones specifically designed for riders with special needs – to state public schools.

A Hollings researcher wants to ID risk biomarkers to enable doctors to stop a serious side effect of stem cell transplant before it happens.

Confused about sweeteners after new recommendation? MUSC dietitian has answers.

Innovation Week showcases tradition changing ideas from faculty and students.

A new water component of the Survivors' Fit Club for breast cancer survivors has one group of women calling themselves 'the mermaids.'

From a compassionate Nurse of the Year who treats psychiatric patients, to his peers throughout MUSC Health, nurses get well-deserved kudos.

Small-town grad hopes to make big splash in industrial pharmacy career.

More than a dozen children have been diagnosed with invasive group A strep at MUSC Children’s Health since December.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center doctor is leading a national trial to test whether drugs used after large B-cell lymphoma returns could instead prevent relapse.

Research stand-out possesses skills, drive for a career as government scientist leader.

On May 20, McKenzie Dirr graduates from MUSC's College of Medicine, officially becoming M.D., M.D.

Grayce Owens’ time at MUSC has taught her to stop and start hearts, taken her to Kenya and given her a professional path she loves.

On May 20, Zach Boden will become a registered nurse. How he got here – his path, if you will – is anything but typical.

Dr. Theresa Gonzales, an alumna of the MUSC College of Dental Medicine will serve as commencement speaker at the 193rd MUSC graduation event.

Return to use of opioids after stopping can heighten overdose risk. The McGinty Lab has found a way to reduce return to use in a preclinical model.

As Michael J. Fox shares life story in documentary, including Parkinson’s struggle, an MUSC expert explains the disease, its treatments and hopes for future.

May 11 marks end of COVID Public Health Emergency. MUSC scientist agrees the timing is right – but sees potential for another wave ahead.

A specialized chemotherapy treatment allowed a retired art teacher to continue with her love of painting, despite a rare cancer diagnosis.

MUSC study identifies a second target for treating depression with transcranial magnetic stimulation.

New treatment approach for babies born dependent on opioids gets them healthy and home faster.

On May 11, Dr. Alex Spiotta will be joined by some of the best and brightest minds in the world of stroke and aneurysm treatment for the first STAR Symposium.

Proverbial blood was in the water as health-inspired innovators made their pitches to sharks during MUSC's Innovation Week.

CAR-T-cell therapy has given one lymphoma survivor another chance to see the world with his wife.

A little girl whose family refused to believe she'd never be able to hear finds a team that believed in her at MUSC Health - with awe-inspiring results.

MUSC initiative aims to increase human papillomavirus vaccination rates in underserved communities.

The Telehealth Service Implementation Model (TSIM), developed at MUSC, is set to launch a brand-new online training course for telehealth leaders and teams.

Students compete in their own version of MUSC’s Shark Tank, hoping to win a sizable investment in their ideas.

A special course on topics in cancer research for undergraduates at SC State University culminated in a tour at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick and Dr. ReJoyce Green received prestigious awards at this year's Translational Science conference in Washington, D.C.

How might allowing flavored e-cigarettes or banning menthol cigarettes affect people's tobacco use? The FDA wants a Hollings researcher to find out.

MUSC surgeons share their passion and guidance with students through Association of Women Surgeons event.

He made a promise to his niece. He was going to ride 100 miles in LOWVELO and nothing was going to stop him.

Gain-of-function research became hot topic during pandemic. An MUSC Global Health Week debate looked at pros and cons.

MUSC employees, faculty, students and guests gather in person and virtually to celebrate three honorees at Earl B. Higgins Diversity in Leadership Awards.

MUSC Health sports medicine physician Dr. Matthew Sherrier has a side gig that takes him all over the globe to work with high-level athletes.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center team ID'd a protein that helps cancer cells to navigate the cell division process despite an abnormality that should doom them.

Trial at University of Houston and the Medical University of South Carolina will test treating alcohol use disorder and PTSD together.

Fifth Innovation Week at MUSC, featuring fan favorite Shark Tank events, is meant to inspire and empower the community to get creative.

After esophageal cancer treatment, Huger man is grateful for time with his family.

MUSC to launch Center of Biomedical Research Excellence focusing on autism, other neurodevelopmental conditions, through $11.3 million NIH grant.

MUSC celebrates upgrades to the Colbert Education Center & Library and a sunny new home for the College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Michael Cummings was honored for the groundbreaking advances he's made over a 40-year career in tobacco control research.

Electronic health record data can match patients to clinical trials when queries are designed with input from data and clinical experts.

As new ways to diagnose and support people with autism emerge, MUSC gets creative – and gets great results.

MUSC researchers showed higher numbers of African Americans beginning and completing kidney transplant evaluation after the process was streamlined.

MUSC celebrates employees who have gone above and beyond their roles, honoring them with Values in Action awards.

The Charleston Alcohol Research Center at MUSC was recently granted funding from the National Institutes of Health through 2025.

MUSC researchers use a national survey to understand South Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Researchers have found a key gene that links long-term stress to a common depressive symptom, pointing to the need for more personalized depression treatments.

With no shortage of scary headlines about bad bacteria linked to eye drops, the head of the MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute puts the problem into focus.

Debbie Grenier dreaded surgery. She still has major scars from a surgery 45 years ago. So she was astonished at her experience undergoing robotic lung surgery.

Two small business grants will help Hollings researchers to test new ways to treat acute myeloid leukemia.

Question & Answer with the new leader of MUSC's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division, Ameet Nagpal, M.D.

MUSC Health earns reaccreditation as as only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Lowcountry and just one of four statewide.

An expanded clinic space will facilitate even more collaborative multidisciplinary care from the head and neck cancer team.

What’s that I hear? The opportunity to get in on another new and interesting MUSC partnership? I’m intrigued!

After a recent active threat at Michigan State University, MUSC urges students, faculty and staff to use resources to stay safe.

When news broke about Nashville school shooting, MUSC-based team sprang into action with expertise honed in heartbreaking situations.

The first MUSC Senior Expo since the start of the pandemic drew more than 500 visitors for health info, fitness tips and more.

Dr. Hamza Hashmi hopes an immunotherapy drug in clinical trials will one day lead to a cancer cure. For now, it's enough to help one woman lead a normal life.

Neuroscientists at MUSC use a novel brain imaging technique to visualize subtle brain changes in pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s patients.

LOWVELO23, raising money for cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, is gearing up for its fifth year.

“I hated the way I felt,” said retired restaurateur Mickey Bakst. That changed through the MUSC Health & Wellness Institute.

MUSC Health first in South Carolina to implant novel device for patients with complex aortic disease.

An eight-person internal living-donor chain provided new kidneys to four patients.

Dr. Janice Key pioneered a program that helps kids stay healthy without having to leave school for a doctor’s appointment.

Palmetto State highlights contributions in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship with statewide events and programs.

How a traffic stop led to saving Tamara Palmer's life.

Leader Jessica Johnson has a passion to solve problems and help others ‘be their best selves’.

Held the third Friday of March every year, Match Day is when soon-to-be M.D.s find out what residency training program they paired with.

For Women’s History Month, we profile Teresa Kelechi, who made nursing history by focusing on a body part that keeps us grounded.

At just 27-years-old, post-doctoral scholar Cortney Gensemer, Ph.D., has quickly made a name for herself in the genetic research world.

Adult and pediatric doctors pooled their expertise to ensure a young patient would have few physical reminders of an extraordinary lung cancer surgery.

A multicenter study finds that patients with cystic fibrosis can safely take a dual combination of CF modulator drugs for four years.

For Hannah Neimy, there's no better place to learn to be a doctor than the place where she was treated for Hodgkin lymphoma.

John Paxton, a graduate of the College of Dental medicine, returned to MUSC as a donor and patient in the special needs dental clinic.

Using the power of bioinformatics, GI scientists turned cancer researchers find that elevated levels of molecular motor Myo5b are implicated in uterine cancer.

First-hand story of painkiller addiction that led to heroin use, a heart problem and the team that helped her quit.

When someone has an addiction-related health crisis, their time in the hospital can open door to treatment.

MUSC Office of Innovation recognizes College of Nursing’s Joy Lauerer and Amy Williams as recipients of I am an MUSC Innovator Award.

Long-term antibiotic use disrupts the healthy gut microbiome, leading to changes in liver metabolism that promotes abdominal fat accumulation.

MUSC researchers show that AI can be used to help to identify liver cirrhosis in electronic health records.

In retrospect, Adriel Nutter sees that she was sick long before her colorectal cancer diagnosis. But as a young adult, this cancer wasn't on her radar.

MUSC team finds an innovative way to reach more patients with clinical trials.

Cosmore Suttle got a new lease on life when he received a brand new heart and kidney on New Year's Day.

No one thought Ebony Holmes' symptoms could be cancer. Unfortunately, she's part of the trend of younger adults being diagnosed with colon cancer.

Actor Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis shines light on condition that affect millions of Americans. What are the different types and prognoses?

“I'm thrilled that as a result of this new relationship, our community is going to have health care as it's so richly deserved.”

At a time when mental health care has never been in higher demand, MUSC's mental Telehealth program PARTNER fills a critical gap for people in rural areas.

American abolitionist and philanthropist Harriet Tubman was the topic of the Waring Historical Library’s third Black History Month lecture.

Aron Kuch honored his wife, Heather's, memory by riding in LOWVELO to raise money for cancer research.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center team has created what members believe to be among the first small molecules designed to stimulate immune cells to fight cancer.

Innovative study tests trauma treatment for people with HIV to try to ensure they take medication, stay on healthy track.

Participation in school-based wellness initiative is associated with decline in average student BMI.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center doctor is one of only 12 chosen to participate in the National Cancer Institute’s Early-stage Surgeon Scientist Program.

Diagnostic radiologist, educator honored with Governor’s Order of the Palmetto Award.

For Jordan and Kaila Eaddy, MUSC is a part of their past, present and very-near future.

MUSC medical students are providing sun protection for newborns.

Three of this year's TEDxCharleston speakers work for MUSC.

891 riders and 105 teams raised more than $433,000 to make LOWVELO22 the biggest yet.

As nation prepares to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, an MUSC aging expert talks about longevity – and why she’s worried about today’s younger people.

This month for "Trust Me, I Know a Doctor," Bryce gets a mammogram and writes about the experience. Click at your own peril.

Heart Association tells doctors to treat TIAs as emergencies. MUSC Health expert explains what the transient attacks mean in terms of major stroke risk.

Thriving community of Turkish faculty and students at MUSC is grateful for support in aftermath of earthquake.

A recent statement by an ovarian cancer advocacy group is raising awareness about the option to remove the fallopian tubes.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is investing in its scientists' research, providing pilot grants to help projects to get started.

From the operating room to the board room, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the life of MUSC President Dr. David Cole.

Katherine Chetta, M.D., and Mindy Engevik, Ph.D., are working together on necrotizing enterocolitis.

A Stand Up 2 Cancer grant will help to ensure that Fetter Health Care patients at risk of lung cancer get the screenings they need.

MUSC researchers have discovered a neural circuit that can stop risky behaviors.

People in pain from kidney stones are getting fast relief through a special center at MUSC Health. “It definitely has been a godsend,” says one patient.

Annual walk and fundraiser supports suicide prevention through education and community advocacy efforts.

Medications that can help people lose remarkable amounts of weight have a clear upside – but that’s not the whole story.

Patient relationships drew surgeon to head and neck cancer care; improving care keeps her motivated.

Wellness Center team poised to help people "Find Your Best You" in 2023.

SCDHEC reports almost 70 COVID deaths in weekly update, up more than 60% compared with previous month’s weekly average. An MUSC scientist offers perspective.

A type of cell that plays a key role in pancreatic cancer can trace its origin back to a structure that forms during embryonic development.

First patients arrive at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in rural Williamsburg County, grateful for high-tech hospital close to home.

MUSC students spent MLK Day cooking meals at Ronald McDonald House-Charleston.

A new treatment, dupilumab, is now available to kids with eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis, thanks in part to pediatric clinical trials at MUSC.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s Benjamin Toll, Ph.D., is thrilled to be elected to help lead the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco.

Dental residents and students are back to providing specialized dental services to underserved populations at Johns Island clinic.

MUSC researchers and their collaborators will explore how cannabis smoking alters the bacterial communities in the mouth and how those changes affect the brain.

Hollings Cancer Center director Raymond N. DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., honored two of the center’s up-and-coming researchers with the High Impact Publications Award.

A casual brainstorming session led Hollings researchers to consider how two systems within the body might be "talking" - and enabling cancers to grow.

Emily Bott didn't plan to ride in LOWVELO. But when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, she wanted a way to contribute to cancer research.

“The data is speaking. It's saying, we're probably at a point where it would make sense for people to take precautions for a short period of time.”

Playing “serious” games can be an effective and engaging way to teach teamwork and other skills to robotic surgery teams.

With almost 20 years in clinical trials under her belt, Shanta Salzer loves that she can help patients and advance cancer research.

Head and neck cancer survivors often deal with body-image distress. A new cognitive behavioral therapy focused on their unique needs looks promising.

In this month's "Trust Me, I Know a Doctor," Bryce tackles his new year's resolution: getting more exercise. He might have his work cut out for him.

The MUSC Office of Innovation announces two separate teams as this quarter’s recipients of the I am an MUSC Innovator awards.

Schiller Surgical Innovation Center embraces AI to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes.

J. Scott Broome, CEO of MUSC Health-Lancaster Division, was named the Drive to Zero Harm Leadership Award winner.

Dr. Anand Mehta has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest distinction awarded to academic inventors.

The number of kids getting sick from cannabis edibles is soaring. “The worst we’ve seen is where they’re minimally responsive,” says MUSC pediatrician.

Cardiologist talks about football player’s on-field collapse, including possible cause and what has to happen in case like that to save a life.

Although their immune systems have trouble producing antibodies on their own, a monoclonal antibody protected blood cancer patients from severe COVID.

A multidisciplinary team of MUSC researchers uncovers hearing impairment in a novel preclinical model of autism.

The average lung cancer patient is a 71-year-old man. Kelly Bulak was far from the average. Her parents are still grappling with her death from this disease.

It has been a year of transition and tragedy – but also of remarkable achievements at MUSC.

Medical University of South Carolina researchers show how DNA is packed away when it needs to be turned off.

In this week's "Trust Me, I Know a Doctor," Bryce fights with a 6-year-old. Sort of.

MUSC researchers develop a new inhibitor and test its effects when used together with an existing anti-cancer therapy in neuroblastoma

Dr. Joy Lauerer is helping homeless kids better deal with emotions by using something she calls “calm boxes,” which contain a range of multi sensory toys.

Santa took an unusual form of transportation to the roof of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, but the real magic happened when he met kids inside.

Crowd turns out to watch and cheer as MUSC holds its first Angel Tree Parade since the pandemic hit.

MUSC helps test noninvasive approach to testing for coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart problem.

As the virus has evolved and evidence has accumulated, the COVID-19 toolkit for adults has changed. Learn which tools current research shows are effective.

MUSC honors employees who have reached milestones in their service.

Clinical trials coordinator Alexandria Green falls in love with all her patients. But she's formed a particularly strong bond with one in particular.

MUSC President’s Values in Action Awards give employees chance to be recognized for outstanding service and significant contributions.

A protein that is normally thought of as controlling transcription is actually holding down two jobs, researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center found.

Kids at MUSC Children’s Health play important role in helping scientists figure out effects of long COVID.

South Carolina is seeing one of the fastest rises in anal cancer incidence among women and anal cancer mortality among men.

Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted their 4,000th wish during an event at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

For lung cancer screening to work, people need to get scans every year. But a new study shows people don't return for repeat scans.

Long-term use of antibiotics such as minocycline may have unintended, long-lasting effects on healthy bone maturation.

Science and faith: The Hardys have survived two cancer diagnoses thanks to clinical trials and support from faith, family and friends.

After years of decline in cervical cancer rates, one group of women is now seeing an unexpected increase.

Lung cancer doesn't show signs when it's small and most treatable. That's why Hollings encourages screening for lung cancer instead of waiting for symptoms.

People in rural areas are more likely to smoke and less likely to quit. A Hollings psychologist is using e-visits to reach these smokers and help them to quit.

How remote scanning assistance is bringing health care to rural areas of South Carolina.

A study conducted at 42 children’s hospitals showed a lower-than-expected compliance rate with recently released guidelines for COVID-19 care.

MUSC and Shriners team up to elevate burn care and research at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

A little boy waiting for a heart transplant left onlookers’ hearts full as he helped launch MUSC’s Angel Tree effort.

"Military veterans bring a sense of humility and respect to the table, and they always bring a high energy and a willingness to hustle and get the job done."

Riding 100 miles to raise money for cancer required persistence - just like doing research in the lab, says Dr. Leo Ferreira.

After decades serving country in Marines and VA, Robert Hincken donated brain to advance treatments for dementia.

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. While you may be familiar with hospice, palliative care is a lesser-known term.

As COVID case numbers rise in areas monitored by MUSC, the leader of COVID-19 tracking team shares his perspective – and some advice heading into holidays.

Everything came together to make LOWVELO22, raising funds for cancer research at Hollings, a resounding success.

Psychedelics are a buzzy subject these days, with promising clinical trials and celebrity fans. Here’s what a psychiatrist says you need to keep in mind.

As RSV rolls out, flu rolls in, leading to record numbers in After Hours Children’s Clinics. Here’s what the medical director wants parents to know.

This year’s flu season struck so early that it caught a lot of people off guard. “Getting vaccinated as soon as possible is key.”

Lung cancer screening sites across the country are opening on Saturday, Nov. 12, to increase awareness of this option to find cancer early.

All the advances in cancer care don't help if people can't get to appointments. A paper lays out the issue of transportation insecurity for people with cancer.

Writer Bryce Donovan goes under anesthesia to give a first-hand account of what it's like getting a colonoscopy

MUSC Health teams up with SCDHEC and other health systems to encourage public to guard against respiratory illnesses in already busy season.

MUSC Health pediatric emergency physician Dr. Elle Greer recently visited the kids at Daniel Island Elementary School to teach bicycle safety. Things got loud.

Hollings offers hard-to-find therapy for rare T-cell cutaneous lymphoma.

A breast cancer survivor found a special connection with a mammography tech who could truly say "I've been in your shoes."

Medical student helps IP course improvements.

Data from MUSC Children’s Health show RSV may have peaked as flu cases rise months ahead of what we’d normally see.

Triple negative breast cancer has been a life-changing adventure for Joannah Sampson, and now she wants to give back.

Fleetwood Brown’s family has seen 15 family members graduate from MUSC. Now, as a first-year dental student, Brown is looking to add to that total.

'Nice guy' researcher's pioneering colon cancer work could have implications for other cancers.

Aleasa Barry has a simple message – knowing you have cancer isn't half as scary as not knowing because you won't get screened.

Veteran who tried technology-based treatment for PTSD in clinical trial at MUSC says it made “night and day difference.”

“It’s a great opportunity,” says high schooler of MUSC’s Teen Science Ambassador Program, which exposes students to professional possibilities in STEM.

After losing a son to cancer, the Eaton family is carrying on his idea to donate iPads to cancer centers for patients to use.

Unique collaboration builds equity into the fabric of care and research at MUSC.

Initiative aims to increase the number of women entrepreneurs by offering coaching, mentoring and training to senior postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty.

After battling cancer twice, Danielle Lee says she's a 'walking miracle.'

Joshua Kim has a gift for finding areas of health care that could use improving and then just making it happen.

Dr. Jon Samet, an expert on secondhand smoke, will review how we "bent the curve" on smoking in the U.S.

RSV, a common virus that can take a dangerous toll on some babies, is filling up children’s intensive care units.

Lowcountry father describes his baby boy’s harrowing bout with RSV, a virus that’s hitting babies especially hard this year.

Doctors at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center say that colonoscopies remain an important screening tool, question results of recent study.

A Hollings immunologist is investigating how a protein might alter a person's immune response and gut microbiome, contributing to colon cancer.

COVID numbers are low in the Lowcountry. But an MUSC scientist says history suggests we’re due for a new variant that takes off.

After losing her mother to cancer, a young woman determined to make a career in science.

An annual lung scan caught cancer early for one - now former - smoker.

Breast cancer researcher develops new drug candidates, nearing clinical trials.

For the past seven years, MUSC has held its annual Blessing of the Therapy Dogs. The event is a chance to say thanks to its volunteers, both human and canine.

MUSC research leader believes curiosity creates cures and is bringing together scientists to open new avenues of discovery.

Hollings researcher Joe Delaney is one of 72 recipients of the NIH director’s New Innovator Award, which funds unusually creative early-stage investigators.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion shines light on common condition among athletes – amateur and pro. What a sports medicine doctor wants you to know.

When you need to address public health emergencies quickly, it’s sometimes best not to reinvent the wheel.

MUSC researchers illuminate the role of star-shaped brain cells in heroin addiction.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and MUSC Health has partnered with My Sister’s House to help raise awareness.

“I have gone through phases of it really stressing me out,” says MUSC dental student of her financial situation. A new resource may help ease that.

MUSC researchers show that patients with scleroderma and lung fibrosis, or scarring, have too little of the antifibrotic protein Cathepsin L.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is promoting entrepreneurship among its researchers.

Screening mammograms are now available at the West Ashley Medical Pavilion, with more breast care services to come.

MUSC, which forged ties with Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, will help with psychological first aid in Hurricane Fiona’s aftermath.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is reaching its peak. There's still time to prepare.

Ashish Deshmukh, Ph.D., was drawn to the Cancer Control program at Hollings by its collaborative spirit.

Brittany Morris was thrilled to welcome her second child into the world. In her eyes, James was perfect. But newborn screening would reveal a hidden issue.

A pilot study will measure circulating tumor DNA in cancer patients with 'extraordinary' response to immunotherapy.

Study led by researchers at MUSC found high levels of depression, PTSD and “large unmet mental health need” following Flint water crisis.

MUSC Office of Innovation recognizes Christy Huggins and Casey O’Neill, Ph.D., as recipients of the I am an MUSC Innovator awards.

Students were not alone managing anxiety, depression, grief during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to CAPS services.

Proper pain management allowed Julie Jablin, who has stage 4 lung cancer, to attend a wedding overseas and enjoy everyday life.

MUSC Health homeless Telehealth clinic in downtown Charleston aims to expand coverage with new grant money

With a grant from The Duke Endowment, a new project at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has ambitious goals to increase screening rates for five cancers.

Matt Miller never expected to fight cancer so soon after his mom did. Now, his band is headlining the LOWVELO finish-line block party.

MUSC Health Primary Care clinics are distributing the new bivalent booster capable of fighting off Omicron's subvariants.

A Hollings researcher has received two grants aimed at early career investigators to help advance his breast cancer research.

“We’re not getting any younger, and driving to Charleston just seemed so far.” Kiawah, Johns, Seabrook celebrate new MUSC Health site.

Over-the-counter hearing aids are about to hit the market. How much you might save, who should consider them - and how they differ from prescription aids.

It’s a time of transition for COVID testing scientists at MUSC as one lab leader says we may be moving toward an endemic phase.

With the FDA's blessing already, a new Omicron booster is simply awaiting the rubber stamp of the CDC, before being rolled out as early as next week.

A new MUSC Hollings Cancer Center patient support group focused on head and neck cancer patients launches this month.

“I am very honored to be a champion for Hispanic heritage,” says doctor leading Dept. of Public Health Sciences at MUSC.

A summer in a research lab might change one Charleston County high schooler's career path.

Consider "place, space and ancestry" when investigating health disparities, said the keynote speaker at a cancer health equity symposium at Hollings.

MUSC researchers have found that certain treatable maternal health conditions can partially explain poorer outcomes in infants of color with heart defects.

Forbes names MUSC Health one of South Carolina’s best employers, based on surveys about fair pay, safe working conditions and an inclusive culture.

Peggi Angel, Ph.D., is looking at whether glycosylation regulation may be influenced by socioeconomic stressors and contribute to breast cancer disparities.

Big changes to food and nutrition and environmental services at MUSC Health statewide as Compass One Healthcare becomes new provider of those services.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher is among the first to use a new device meant to improve Treg gene editing.

Physician assistants graduate in unusual era. "None of us expected our classes & training would be virtual, but the faculty, staff & institution made it work."

Experts on vaccination come together to honor success stories and raise awareness of ‘very concerning’ number of fully vaccinated kids.

About 70 people in South Carolina have been diagnosed with monkeypox so far. Expert warns, “This is clearly not a containable infection.”

Fast-growing MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion, which saw 64,000 patients last year, gets welcome new addition: a state-of-the-art dental clinic.

Some dreams can be magical. Others confusing. But most have some element of mystery. Dr. Thomas Uhde has always been fascinated by the science behind them.

Is the decline of the BA.4 and BA.5-driven COVID wave in sight - or even already underway?

Two nurses on the inpatient unit of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have been honored for their work with the Palmetto Gold.

A national study is assessing whether online courses on pain management can help cancer patients.

New COVID data from the Medical University of South Carolina show the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 have taken over.

A little girl with a life-threatening condition, an aunt who lost 100-plus pounds to help her and the transplant team that made it happen.

A clinical trial at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center will investigate if a common statin could lead to a stronger anti-tumor response in prostate cancer patients.

MUSC student Valerie Salmon, 22, lost both her parents to cancer. She's riding in LOWVELO22 to fund research so fewer people will experience such loss.

New hospital partnership connects mothers of preterm babies with breast pumps, quality nutritional resources.

“Now we’re part of the family,” one MUSC Health Midlands employee says as division celebrates first anniversary.

Early career researcher at Hollings awarded grant by Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

She's been known as an innovator in instructional technology, an educator, a leader and mentor to faculty, staff and students.

MUSC Health is reaching out to patients at higher risk of getting monkeypox to let them know about vaccine offered by DHEC.

COVID cases are shooting up in three out of the four areas tracked by MUSC thanks to BA.5.

OBGYN and ENT teams at MUSC Health earn high national rankings. And they aren’t the only ones with reason to celebrate.

CDC health advisory about parechovirus in babies serves as reminder of how vulnerable first few months of life can be.

Jezabel R. Blanco is determined to find better treatments for children with medulloblastoma.

Scientist sees two possible scenarios for COVID in coming weeks based on BA.5 and previous patterns.

A dozen undergrads, mostly from historically Black colleges, are spending the summer concentrating on cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

“Cases are certainly going up now, as we speak,” says infectious diseases expert of monkeypox. How it spreads – and what to watch for.

Newly combined institute looks to take health care improvements from concept to reality more quickly.

Hollings researchers are testing combinations of drugs used for conditions including HIV and diabetes to instead fight cancer.

Charleston police chief Luther Reynolds believes in living with purpose – especially after losing a leg to cancer.

“We could see some big numbers,” scientist says of COVID, now that fast-spreading subvariants are on the rise.

OT student leads LOWVELO bike team after successful thyroid cancer treatment at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Vaccine guru Dr. Danielle Scheurer helps make sense of boosters, random health care charges and everything else weighing on our minds as summer hits full stride

Hollings and the Charleston Ocean Racing Association will host the MUSC Hollings Cup Regatta in Charleston Harbor to raise funds for lifesaving cancer research.

When MUSC researchers collaborate and combine their expertise, technologies and passion, they tap into a special kind of energy.

“I would describe the situation as high but stable,” scientist says of COVID. He also sees something unusual happening.

The children's cancer team attained the best outcomes in the Southeast, according to recently released rankings.

Patient Marty Perlmutter says the CAR-T-cell therapy he received for cancer is like science fiction has become reality.

Pain is one of the top fears of cancer patients. Dr. Thor Johnson wants to relieve those fears.

Hollings offers cancer patients relief with variety of pain procedures.

MUSC is now administering vaccinations to kids under the age of 5.

Disparities advocate, adviser and humanitarian is celebrated for 37-plus years of service to MUSC.

Children as young as 6 months old can begin getting vaccinated against COVID this week.

Integrated tool will allow clinical trial enrollment and cost effectiveness to be tracked across the health system

A new initiative at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center aims to improve survivorship care for cancer patients.

‘A leap forward’: MUSC begins widespread use of pocket-size, whole body ultrasound system.

Justin Bieber’s revelation that he’s dealing with facial paralysis brings attention to problem that affects 100+ South Carolinians a year.

Children’s heart program No. 4 in country as MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital celebrates new rankings.

Scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina have detected coronavirus subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in their latest sequencing run.

As Tri-county area sees another 10% weekly increase in COVID cases, scientist says we may hit the peak of this surge in about four weeks.

Blue Sky Award winners endeavor to restore vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration by recharging cells’ batteries.

Nicholas Shungu will lead efforts to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion remain at the forefront of Hollings Cancer Center's work.

A chance meeting between Dr. Michelle Ziegler and photographer Rick Guidotti is changing the way people see MUSC's dental clinic.

MUSC Health adds second Icono neuroendovascular suite, one of just a handful of hospitals in U.S. to have such a combo.

After a routine well-woman visit led to a diagnosis of cervical cancer, Sara Couch wondered if she would see her baby's first birthday.

After surviving testicular cancer, Michael Wiegand uses humor to raise awareness and money for research.

Dr. Burnham-Williams is praised for advancing diversity, equity.

MUSC-based mass violence center offers resources in aftermath of Uvalde shootings.

“Watching all this just says to me, the wave is coming. I mean, it’s pretty likely that that’s happening” -Dr. Michael Sweat of the MUSC COVID tracking team.

A new joint program at MUSC and Clemson University will offer training in how to harness big data to identify and address health inequities.

OB-GYN and pharmacist applaud new rule allowing women to get birth control pills without prescription.

If Clearview Surgical and Dr. Marc Katz have their way, AR could be the future of surgery in the not-too-distant future.

Kimberley Trump had tried over the years to quit smoking. With the help of the MUSC Tobacco Treatment Program, she thinks she's finally succeeded.

A Hollings researcher is investigating how yogic breathing may help cancer patients’ quality of life and health.

A clinical trial gave one melanoma patient access to cutting-edge treatment before the medication came to market.

Alcohol exposure leads to damage, degradation and loss of mitochondria; however, constant loss of mitochondria causes additional damage to liver tissue.

Nonprofit Mother’s Milk Bank of South Carolina has had so many women donate extra breast milk during formula shortage that it can sell milk to the public.

A specialty emergency room on the MUSC Health Charleston campus means more streamlined care.

Doctor offers advice to prevent or treat sun damage.

Only days from graduating from MUSC College of Health Professions as nurse anesthetist, Esther Odeghe reflected with awe on journey she's taken.

While Kira Adkins’ classmates were learning each other’s names and backgrounds, they seemed to know something about her already.

"I’ve worked with many graduate students over the years and would easily rank Kareem among the top 5% or even better," professor says of graduate studies star.

Keith Tormey’s Irish roots inspired a journey that brought him to dental school at MUSC, where he’s been a class leader amid the complications of the pandemic.

Two MUSC epidemiologists will explore how the disruptions caused by the pandemic or infection with the SARS-Co2 virus affected pregnancy outcomes.

A motorcycle crash when she was 21 left Julia Rodes with a spinal cord injury – and determination to realize her dream of becoming a doctor.

"Safety is no accident" is a motto wholeheartedly embraced by the Radiation Oncology team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, which has earned reaccreditation.

Crystal Wood, a 37-year-old single mother, will graduate from nursing school this week, completing her journey from foster child to foster child advocate.

“We’re clearly on an upward trajectory” scientist says, as Tri-county COVID cases rise 26% in weekly update.

The vaccinia virus uses the same tool to copy and repair DNA and blocking that tool dramatically reduces the virus’s ability to multiply, MUSC study finds.

During baby formula shortage, conflicting information can be confusing. A dietitian and a pediatrician lay out the facts.

Ambulances equipped with cutting-edge scanners could lessen the time it takes to get stroke patients the treatment they need.

It takes a special breed to become a nurse. But to be one for more than 25 years? That take a monumental level of devotion and compassion.

MUSC has teamed up with a bike-share company to e-bike rentals to get people from point A to point B without the headache of worrying about parking.

Tri-county area sees 121% increase week to week in COVID cases. “I’m concerned we could be in a silent epidemic,” MUSC scientist says.

Doctors in the MUSC Health Spine Center are working on new ways to perform existing surgeries, utilizing developing technologies.

Every year artificial intelligence becomes more intertwined with health care. Some of the areas top AI minds got together to discuss how to take it further.

Medicine alumna, health disparities and diabetes advocate Dr. Aundrea Loftley to speak at May 21 MUSC Commencement.

MUSC’s Nurse of the Year is a former firefighter who wants people to know that “nurses are resilient, very selfless people as a group.”

MUSC prepares to launch ambitious genetic counseling master’s degree program.

Doctors see more COVID cases after spring break and Easter weekend. “Is it the beginning of our Omicron variant surge or is it just a little increase?”

New MUSC COVID data show rise of BA.2 subvariant and its offshoot, BA.2.12.1.

COVID case growth rates for areas monitored by MUSC are “increasing rapidly” in latest assessment.

Last week, in honor of Denim Day, several pairs of jeans were hung around campus. Just as predicted, they started a conversation.

Innovation Week saw investment of over $500,000 in projects across MUSC enterprise.

A program that pairs home visitors with new mothers to provide support for the first years of a child's life got everyone out for some fresh air.

In a highly competitive event, MUSC employees pitched innovative ideas in “Shark Tank” showdown. Three concepts got judges to bite.

Office of Innovation at MUSC, in collaboration with Office of the Provost, announces inaugural class of Education Innovation Advocates.

On MUSC's 94-acre campus, trees are celebrated as part of a natural healing environment.

Dr. Greer Albergotti is driven by a multidisciplinary patient-centered approach to treating head and neck cancer patients.

Students make their pitches for funding in Innovation Week Shark Tank.

An occupational therapy student, among the first at MUSC to resume international travel, saw the power of traditional healing in Mexico.

A Global Health Week panel explores impacts of wars in Ukraine and elsewhere on people’s health.

As a violence intervention advocate for MUSC’s Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program, Smalls knows exactly what loss and adversity look like.

Stroke research improves when survivors and caregivers feel comfortable telling their stories and researchers learn to listen.

MUSC students and employees are celebrated for their example.

Originally trained as an engineer, Dr. Robert Labadie brings a different perspective to the Hollings head and neck cancer team.

Innovation Week will kick off on April 25 and with it comes the return of the live version of the event.

MUSC researchers have developed a new method of testing for liver fibrosis based on the attachment of sugars to antibodies in the blood.

Tri-county case numbers “can’t go much lower,” MUSC scientist says. “It’s really good. But I don’t think it’s going to last.”

MUSC researchers created a model to find treatment options for a type of brain bleed in premature babies.

“I think it’ll save lives.” Obstetrician applauds extension of Medicaid coverage for women from two months to 12 after childbirth.

Noted Alzheimer’s researchers at MUSC weigh in on the recent discovery of 42 new Alzheimer's genes and discuss what it means for the future of research.

Sim Lab lets nursing students practice patient safety, practical skills, communication and clinical judgment in a safe environment.

“Any illness deserves the respect of comfort and what the patient wants,” says MUSC College of Nursing student learning value of palliative care.

Study of data from NASA, ESA and Russian space agency explores effects of extended spaceflight on brain.

Dr. Jason Newman brings passion, expertise and big ideas to his new role leading head and neck oncology at Hollings.

Dr. Raymond N. DuBois received the Distinguished Service Award during the opening ceremony of the 2022 AACR convention.

As people emerge out of the pandemic, they're recognizing the connection between physical activity and exercise and good health.

Doctors at MUSC Health are excited to participate in a trial demonstrating a less invasive way to implant a heart failure device.

Dr. John Rhodes has never been comfortable talking about his dyslexia. But he decided to speak at TEDxCharleston to show that academic success is possible.

COVID-19 numbers in the Charleston Tri-county area are low as they were last summer when people thought the virus might be gone. Will that continue?

Dr. Shikhar Mehrotra's team has found a new approach that shows promise of boosting the long-term success of T-cell therapy.

A two-day conference at MUSC sought to bring awareness of LGBTQ health issues to health care providers, students and researchers.

Researchers, doctors, patients and donors gathered to celebrate the progress in researching Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

MUSC researchers have developed a way to remove toxic chemotherapeutic drugs from the blood after cancer treatment to prevent them from reaching the heart.

Dr. Bhisham Chera hopes to offer head and neck cancer patients at Hollings less toxic and more effective treatment options.

When pet therapy volunteer Meg Mauro lost her dog, she knew she wanted to find a way to continue connecting with MUSC patients and staff.

Dr. Angela Yoon brings her expertise on biomarkers and immunotherapy to the Hollings head and neck cancer team.

MUSC Health’s Burn Center is high performing in quality and survival outcomes.

Dr. Kevin Hughes leads Hollings' Hereditary Cancer Clinic, one of first in nation.

A jockey thrown from a horse and an injured high school soccer star who feared she might not walk again thrive in innovative MUSC program.

Jada Pinkett Smith is far from alone in her battle with alopecia. MUSC Health dermatologist Dirk Elston explains types of hair loss – and treatments.

Expansion allows more to participate in community research program In Our DNA SC.

Two dietetic interns organized 162 volunteers to pack meals for children in Haiti.

A Hollings researcher helped develop a new program to increase smoking cessation efforts in 1,500 national cancer centers.

The keynote speakers at Translational Research Day will discuss their journey into research and clinical care for EDS patients.

Dr. Gerald Harmon, president of the American Medical Association and an MUSC graduate, returned to Charleston for Alumni Weekend.

As Lowcountry’s COVID case numbers hit lowest level in months, there are signs we could see another surge.

MUSC is hosting a free virtual LGBTQ+ Health Equity Summit in April aimed at health care providers, students, researchers and anyone interested in the issue.

Hollings researcher Leonardo Ferreira, Ph.D., is driven by the passion to make chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapies safer and more widely available.

A Hollings clinical trial for HPV-related head and neck cancer is showing promising results.

More than 100 students from the College of Medicine’s graduating class participated in Match Day at Charleston Music Hall of Friday.

“Hold tight and enjoy our low positivity rate at the moment,” MUSC scientist says of COVID in Charleston area, as cases rise in parts of Europe and Asia.

For 33 years, Major Dorothy Simmons has been a model of integrity, dependability, leadership and dedication within MUSC’s Department of Public Safety.

In public health and school nursing, Kasey Jordan saw smart people stymied by the system. That led her to get her PhD and study innovation management.

As chief ambulatory officer, Alice Edwards is responsible for the operation of all 120 of the hospital’s outpatient clinics in the Charleston area.

Hollings received its first Stand Up to Cancer grant that will make it part of a group addressing lung cancer disparities.

If you don’t know the signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma, you’re a part of Tiffany Williams' mission in life.

Dr. Edith Williams has made giving suffering women hope her life’s work, “making the invisible visible.”

Researchers aim to use social media to increase HPV vaccination rates in South Carolina.

Glenn Bachmann is helping to move the science forward by participating in a clinical trial at Hollings in the hopes of helping other patients.

In Alzheimer’s disease, fewer cells line the brain's smallest vessels, making them leaky. Blocking a protein stopped the leakage and improved memory in mice.

LOWVELO22 opens registration March 14, with expectations that the fourth year will be even bigger and better than ever.

LOWVELO21's top fundraiser, Jenny McKay, shares her tips for other participants as LOWVELO22 ramps up.

Emotional moments as MUSC hosts support session for people struggling with crisis in Ukraine.

The International Student Association at MUSC is hosting a three-day stem cell registry event, and it has a bold goal: It wants 300 people to sign up.

Hollings is rolling out a new physical therapy program specifically tailored to cancer patients and survivors.

New device being tested at MUSC is designed to calm the cytokine storm in patients with COVID-19 and kidney failure.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is hosting a new training to increase the number of tobacco treatment specialists in South Carolina.

SCBIO honors MUSC with Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contribution.

Vascular surgeons are using a device that uses sonic pressure waves to break up calcifications that are blocking blood vessels.

Hollings' growing genetic counseling team helps patients understand their cancer risk and preventative steps they should take.

A trial studying already-approved drugs to now be used against COVID-19 opened an arm to test a different dosage of the antiparasitic drug ivermectin.

An MUSC psychologist is working on an app to help parents deal with the mental health aftereffects of traumatic injury in children.

“We’re worried, because the situation with Russia is out of control,” says MUSC scientist from Ukraine. What he’s hearing – and what he hopes will happen next.

David E. Rivers was an effective leader and strategist who helped improve the lives of the state's underserved people.

A new non-invasive technique pioneered at MUSC provides a near-real-time view of the human brain’s waste-clearance vessels.

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer.

Hollings researcher Dr. Steven Rosenzweig's accidental lab discovery led to an amazing finding that he will present at the TEDxCharleston event.

Now that COVID case numbers are, in one scientist’s words, “dive-bombing,” here’s a look at best- and worst-case scenarios for future.

Microbes colonizing the oral cavity in health can activate immune cells in the jaw bone marrow that can lead to bone resorption and bone loss.

MUSC Health and the College of Health Professions partner on a comprehensive outpatient rehab facility for neurological conditions.

MUSC’s Technology Applications Center for Healthful Lifestyles (TACHL) leverages technology to improve population health.

New study sheds light on how doctors have been treating children with severe COVID-19.

Dr. Colleen Donahue, a former synchronized skater with Team USA, now stands out in another field: colorectal surgery.

Hollings researcher Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., received a grant to help doctors to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplantation.

Employees and leaders from across the MUSC Charleston campus are pitching in to help their short-staffed colleagues.

Making small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on cancer risk and outcome.

A three-year, $1 million grant will allow MUSC to start a community violence intervention program.

Hollings researcher John O’Bryan, Ph.D., and colleagues have demonstrated a new therapeutic way to block a protein that is frequently mutated in cancers.

The College of Nursing's "Giving Closet" is giving a second life to equipment as well as students like Blake Marsh.

Employees put their best foot forward and are being celebrated for embodying values that are important at MUSC.

Vance Kennedy loves to sing. Despite battling cancer twice, he hasn't missed a beat.

Death of former Miss USA and lawyer, who graduated from the Univ. of South Carolina, reminder of importance of making sure people get help they need

As COVID cases drop more than 40% over past seven days in Charleston area, a scientist predicts what’s likely to happen in the coming months.

“It was a miracle to get him into the hands of people who really could perform a miracle,” says a grateful mom.

Pharmacy students, faculty and alumni celebrate “topping out” of new facility in central location at Medical University of South Carolina.

Researchers publish a roadmap for rolling out a COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app at a large public university in South Carolina.

Late nights are a given for team working to get COVID test results out ASAP during Omicron surge.

The HPV vaccine helps to prevent six HPV-related cancers. With Hollings' HPV vaccination van, the vaccine will be taken to medically underserved counties.

MUSC researchers report that infections pose a major risk to patients with cirrhosis. A surprising number of those infections are fungal.

The Omicron variant has peaked in Charleston Tri-county area but hospitalizations hit new highs.

This week Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks about what masks are best for you as well as just how easy it is to get tested for COVID these days.

Charleston area’s stretch of sky-high COVID counts may be sign surge is at or near peak, scientist says. What he’s optimistic about – and worried about.

After battling cervical cancer, Mikiko Dollard is inspiring others with her story - including her own daughter.

Hollings researcher Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., received a $628,188 grant from the National Cancer Institute to improve graft-versus-host disease treatment.

Rena N. Grant Sickle Cell Center at MUSC honors inspiring woman as it tackles ambitious goals.

MUSC Health contributes to study showing that COVID-19 vaccines are effective in keeping teens out of the ICU.

New cloud--based platform will lead to improvements and efficiency around MUSC.

Omicron variant now accounts for 97% of all cases sequenced by MUSC. Scientists are watching for signal that biggest surge of pandemic is at turning point.

Blood collection organizations have warned that blood supplies are alarmingly low and are urging donations.

Four Hollings researchers received grants from the American Cancer Society to support their work on promising projects.

After battling prostate cancer twice, Friedrich Andreas is sharing his story with others in hopes of raising awareness.

Supporters of national nonprofit Vision To Learn were on hand to cheer on Stono Park students receiving eyeglasses.

“We’ve already gone higher than I thought we might,” says scientist tracking COVID at MUSC as Omicron causes case numbers to explode.

Percentages are for the cool kids these days. We talk with Dr. Danielle Scheurer about all-things COVID.

MUSC Children's Health contributes to study showing vaccination is effective against MIS-C.

MUSC research team has identified a pathway by which a known antifibrotic protein works, providing a possible clinical solution for patients with fibrosis.

Newly approved treatments and more cervical cancer clinical trials on the horizon have Hollings doctors optimistic.

The longer astronauts stay in space, the more they report blurry vision and eyesight problems when they return to Earth. But why?

More than $1.8 million was raised for the Medical University of South Carolina as a part of Giving Tuesday.

COVID cases rose more than 730% in a week in Charleston area. Scientist says he’s never seen a virus as infectious as the Omicron variant.

Performing an MRI en route to the hospital could cut treatment time for stroke patients. But is it even possible?

The collaborative biorepository project between MUSC and SCSU is expanding with the hopes of reaching more medically underserved communities.

Will Omicron rise “like a space ship taking off” as it has elsewhere? An MUSC scientist looks at what next few weeks may hold for South Carolina.

Omicron has become the dominant COVID variant in samples sequenced by scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Guest conductor for symphony’s holiday program is more comfortable with a thermometer in his hand than a conductor’s baton – but he’s thrilled to give it a go.

When navigating a cancer diagnosis during the holidays, Wendy Balliet, Ph.D., likes to give her patients a piece of advice – stay present in the moment.

On Friday, the Therapy Dog Howliday Parade brought smiles (and sniffs) to patients, families and staff at MUSC’s downtown campus.

MUSC Health and Tribe513 announced an affiliation to improve access to care and medical education.

Research from MUSC’s Digestive Disease Research Core Center suggests that doctors can fail to diagnose alcoholic cirrhosis if they rely only on lab results.

Medical students and residents work with group that helps homeless get health care – sometimes right in their outdoor camps.

Scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina have found three cases of the Omicron variant, the first to be identified in the state.

Out of more than 60 teams from across the state, two from MUSC were awarded the top prizes in the inaugural S.C. Innovates Student Pitch competition.

A pediatric heart surgeon didn't like any of the typical options for helping a young patient. Instead, he decided to try something different.

Gladys Cano was overwhelmed with emotion as she rang the bell inside of Hollings' infusion suite to mark the end of treatment.

Wearable technology allows therapists to “accompany” PTSD patients virtually during exposure therapy and use real-time psychophysiology to improve outcomes.

As case numbers rise across South Carolina, the leader of MUSC’s COVID-19 tracking team says there is a “very strong probability a wave is starting.”

The holidays can be a tough time for cancer patients and caregivers, particularly for those who are enduring a losing battle.

The Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness school-based wellness intervention offers schools a menu of wellness initiatives they can tailor to their own needs.

For the past three years, Stanford University has named the top 2% of scientific researchers. This year, MUSC saw 134 of its faculty make the elite list.

Hollings researchers are part of a new global study that will examine different regulatory approaches to tobacco products.

First responders are lighting up the winter sky to say “good night” to patients at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion.

Second winter holiday season of pandemic sees big turnout at MUSC for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

MUSC dental students are now providing care to HIV patients at the Ryan White Wellness Center of Charleston in West Ashley.

Most people battling cancer don’t give a second thought to the clothes they wear to treatments. Jim Nelson isn’t most people.

MUSC pediatricians contribute to nationwide study that finds Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine effective against hospitalization in children age 12-18.

Chronic cannabis use in humans changes the oral microbiome and may lead to alterations in brain function.

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce honored MUSC President David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, for his leadership during the pandemic.

MUSC COVID tracking team finds “significant increases” in COVID-19 for Tri-county area and beyond as we head toward winter holidays.

MUSC researcher will explore how chronic disease affected COVID-19 outcomes and how COVID-19 affected chronic disease management in underserved communities.

Travel restrictions, kids’ shots and other things you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine.

The molecular pathology lab at the Medical University of South Carolina is sequencing local COVID cases to see if any involve the new Omicron variant.

A Hollings researcher attended the first U.K.-U.S. scientific summit with more than 60 other leading cancer research experts.

“There's no question that it's scary because of the genetics and the shape of the virus,” scientist says of Omicron. But don't panic, he advises.

MUSC is increasing its focus on providing culturally competent care to the LGBTQ community as well as looking inward, as an employer of LGBTQ people.

During second Thanksgiving of pandemic, health chief says there’s a lot to be thankful for in fight against COVID.

A new study estimates that over 5,000 cancer deaths were prevented in early Medicaid expansion states during the study period.

State funds make up less than 4% of MUSC’s annual budget. That’s why Giving Tuesday is so important to MUSC.

Families line up at Charleston County elementary school to get 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID through partnership with MUSC Health.

As firearm injuries have skyrocketed, MUSC has launched a violence intervention program aimed at reducing revictimization and improving outcomes.

Hollings kicked off Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month with a balloon walk marking the start of an exciting week for PanCAN SC.

Boosted by his success in beating alcoholism 15 years ago, Bob Hessler was determined to defeat his pancreatic cancer too.

Lighting of the Angel Tree symbolizes start of the holiday season at MUSC. This year’s ceremony included little tree lighters who couldn’t wait.

Hollings researcher Dr. Leonardo Ferreira is exploring ways to use regulatory T-cells to treat a range of autoimmune problems.

Researchers found that Black men in a study didn’t feel as though they had adequate information about prostate cancer screenings.

A new study finds that the recent changes to lung cancer screening guidelines may increase health disparities, not reduce them.

MUSC employs around 2,200 employee-veterans. We honor their service and contributions.

A diagnosis of stage 3 anaplastic astrocytoma started a decade-long friendship with this cancer patient and his infusion nurses.

COVID case numbers for Tri-county are looking really good, expert says. But could we have a fourth wave this winter?

Motivated by strong bonds with his patients, Dr. Evan Graboyes joined the Riding for Rayna team for the LOWVELO21 bike ride.

A new way of doing CT scans means less radiation and better images - and MUSC researchers are helping to fine tune the technology.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer reports that it’s increased the number of smoking cessation services in Canada to 87%.

Participants braved the cold and wind to celebrate LOWVELO21 and its cause: raising money for cancer research at Hollings.

At SCTR’s recent retreat, NIMHD director and South Carolina scientists discussed the way forward for health disparities research.

LOWVELO ambassador Karen “KJ” Luther now advises others on healthy lifestyle choices after her own dramatic weight loss.

“This is our path toward normalcy," says Allison Eckard, M.D., pediatric infectious disease doctor and mom of two, of the COVID vaccine for kids age 5-11.

The MUSC Health Chest Wall Injury Center is one of only 10 centers recognized internationally as a Collaborative Center of the Chest Wall Injury Society.

After a cancer diagnosis, LOWVELO rider Bruce Dales turned to running and cycling groups to become more active and healthy.

A pediatrician addresses some of the top concerns she hears from parents who wonder if it’s safe for kids to get COVID vaccines.

Susan L. Johnson, Ph.D. has been selected to be part of the inaugural class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative.

Three factors to watch as we face the prospect of another winter COVID surge.

Adults with maltreatment-related posttraumatic stress disorder or with a history of sexual abuse have reduced brain connectivity. Oxytocin can help.

The new mobile health unit will travel to rural and underserved communities and offer breast and cervical cancer screenings.

First lady Dr. Jill Biden promotes health equity and breast cancer awareness during a visit to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Lana Kammer, an endometrial and breast cancer survivor, credits her daily walking routine for helping during cancer treatment.

For Zachary Sutton, a physician assistant at MUSC Health’s Transplant Clinic in Greenville, altruism is second-nature.

A decrease in the activity of proteins involved in liver scarring after hepatitis C treatment could suggest a path toward healing of cirrhotic liver tissue.

For first time since 2019, suicide prevention fundraiser holds in-person walk, with emphasis on community building and reaching Spanish speakers.

Inhibiting a specific protein, Bach1, slowed the deterioration of brain cells in preclinical models of Parkinson's disease.

Former photojournalist Alan Hawes changed professions to nursing because he wanted to become more of an active participant in making the world a better place.

Hollings is offering breast cancer patients more reconstructive options thanks to technology and advanced surgical techniques.

Oral-cavity squamous cell carcinoma, a subset of head and neck cancer, is prevalent in South Carolina due to the history of tobacco use.

The TMIST trial will provide insights into which type of screening is best and how to improve future breast cancer patient care.

Nurses’ big hearts make sure hospital’s tiniest babies – and their parents - won’t be left out on their first Halloween.

The pandemic has pushed already increasing mental health problems in children to heartbreaking new levels, prompting emergency declaration.

A new partnership between Clemson and MUSC has its sights set on using artificial intelligence to improve health care.

New treatments for COVID-19 may be on the way. Here’s how they work, plus the step an MUSC scientist encourages everyone to take.

Hollings rolled out a new mini-mobile health van to make it easier for parents to get their children HPV vaccinated.

Healthy Me – Healthy SC kicked off a rural health fair initiative in Blackville this month.

Audiologist Meredith Duffy has seen more people realize that, with so many people wearing masks, they can’t hear as well as they thought they could.

As COVID case rate drops 28% in a week for Tri-county, scientist says it looks like part of a pattern.

Dales will join the other 700 participants for LOWVELO saying the ride gives him a chance to connect with other cancer survivors.

Nine of the newest staff members learning the ropes at MUSC Health are either still in high school or have just graduated.

MUSC Hollings researchers were recently awarded a $9.7M grant by the NCI to study excessive weight loss caused by cancer.

This mom couldn’t have imagined her toughest battle wouldn’t be in the military. It was fighting stage 4 terminal lung cancer.

MUSC Health doctors used robotic surgery to remove a living donor’s kidney, becoming one of the first programs in the Southeast to do this surgery robotically.

The Medical University of South Carolina sets extramural funding record with help of COVID-related money.

Drs. David Turner and Victoria Findlay secured a $228K grant to find if advanced glycation end products in pet food cause cancer.

Meet Ava, Blake, Colby & Colt – the adorable first quadruplets born at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Rana Pullatt is leading the way at MUSC Health for robotic surgical procedures. The surgeon believes it is the future of medicine.

People in abusive relationships may not realize the danger they're in. Haleigh didn't – until she was shot. She urges others to get out before it's too late.

Anyone who thinks COVID doesn’t really affect kids needs to know what’s been happening in schools and hospitals, infectious disease pediatrician says.

MUSC Hollings researcher Graham Warren received a prestigious lectureship award for Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation.

Hollings researcher Dr. Haizhen (Jen) Wang was awarded a $344K per year grant by NCI for her studies in leukemia.

Varnesta Major is celebrating the upcoming holidays with family one year after being diagnosed with stage 2A breast cancer.

“Numbers are coming down, but don't get too excited because it's still pretty high," scientist says. Are we in for another winter surge?

The breast cancer support group meetings provide a resource for patients at any stage of treatment to connect with others.

During cycling classes, Ja’Net Bishop heard about LOWVELO, an annual event that raises money for cancer research at Hollings.

Science communications internship in the College of Graduate Studies helps scientists in training to share research with the general public.

New MUSC Health Florence CEO brings strong moral compass to the job – and a determination not to let the FUD hold him back.

Nonprofit Vision To Learn has embarked on a pilot project to offer free eye exams and glasses to kids in underresourced schools.

A machine she’d never heard of before, ECMO, helped keep a Conway woman’s 10-year-old daughter alive as she battled COVID.

When he learned a friend was living with Alzheimer's, Henry Fair wanted to do something tangible. The result is a new memory disorders clinic at MUSC Health.

Hollings researchers Dr. Wenjian Gan and Dr. Tracy Smith are the first winners of Hollings' High Impact Publications Award.

Spinal cord injuries can leave people feeling isolated, but survivors such as MUSC researcher James Krause exhibit a strong resilient streak.

“It is really exciting, but it was a very preliminary step. It was not an approval.” What expert wants parents to know about vaccine for younger kids.

Hollings combines expert research and state-of-the-art treatments to offer prostate cancer patients the best possible care.

Hollings launches a new prevention and awareness program to reduce prostate cancer deaths among Black men in South Carolina.

When a pregnant Myrtle Beach woman got COVID, she feared the worst. More than a month later, her family has a harrowing story to tell – with a happy ending.

Hollings is part of a prestigious national grant that will address lung cancer disparities using a collaborative approach.

Hollings researchers use imaging technology to identify liver cancer subtypes based on the sugar structures on tumors.

MUSC School of Nursing professor Angie Powers, DNP, was recently awarded the National Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice – Legionnaire.

Food truck operator Victor Krupka smoked for 30-plus years. Could a new brain stimulation treatment finally help him quit?

Hollings researchers are studying the rise of colorectal cancer in young people and why minorities are more vulnerable.

A clinical trial is enrolling people with mild COVID-19 to see if any of three existing drugs work against the disease.

For first time in a while, six of seven COVID indicators for Tri-county go green. But are we headed for the kind of plateau seen elsewhere?

The Delta variant showed up in every single COVID sample in latest sequencing run at MUSC. What does that mean for future?

After seeing what his son went through in the hospital, a South Carolina father got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to a new population-based study, researchers attributed over 700K new cases of cancer in 2020 to alcohol consumption.

Hollings director appointed to international working group dedicated to supporting cancer prevention research.

“My gut tells me we’re at the peak” in Tri-county, scientist says, but worries school infections have potential to turn that around.

Hollings taking part in study to improve the delivery of patient-centered care for head and neck cancer survivors.

New MUSC Health data shows rate of COVID breakthrough infections slowly rising as doctor points to need for more info on booster shots.

LaToya Wilson’s cancer journey began in 2012 when she noticed a walnut-size lump in her right breast after giving birth.

Older patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease are hospitalized sooner and more often than their counterparts without the disease.

Achieving LEED status for the new children's hospital is part of MUSC Health's commitment to improving health for all people in South Carolina.

MUSC Health opened a new monoclonal antibody infusion site in West Ashley to treat patients during the Delta-driven COVID-19 surge.

As COVID cases shoot up another 25% in Tri-county compared with previous week to another record high, scientist looks ahead to potential peak.

Hollings researcher Dr. Michael Cummings won a prestigious award for his major contributions connecting smoking and disease.

MUSC neurologist will co-lead the CAPTIVA trial, which will enroll 1,683 participants with a narrowed brain artery across 115 U.S. sites.

If families can change their behavior for about two months, they may be able to head off the prospect of more Delta-driven school closings, expert says.

Glennie Davis has been helping patients around MUSC in the most compassionate way.

Dr. Scheurer answers all our burning questions as related to the coronavirus and vaccination.

Mutations of Delta variant show up in testing at Medical University of South Carolina.

Transplant surgeon argues that new kidney allocation system unfairly impacts patients in rural areas.

With a plethora of international experiences, immigrant mentors support their trainees with rigorous training and encouragement throughout their careers.

As Charleston area hits new COVID high, scientist looks for “signal of the curve” – indication of when surge may end.

Division of Occupational Therapy secures $3.25 million Health Resources and Services Administration grant for HRSA-MUSC scholarship.

Born at just 24 weeks, she now cares for preemies and has a message for their parents: "Please don’t ever give up."

Hollings researchers found a mechanism showing how gene mutations allow tumors to evade detection in colorectal cancer patients.

The Telehealth Service Implementation Model (TSIM) is a roadmap for navigating the complexities of establishing a strong and durable telehealth program.

Hollings researchers received a grant from the DoD to investigate how dietary fat affects the development of colon cancer.

MUSC innovator’s company uses DOE-developed microsphere technology to create a new oral drug delivery system.

Children can develop neurological disorders from COVID-19 & for some, they can be life-threatening.

In the last month, cases among CCSD kids reached two-thirds the number of cases that were recorded during the entire fall semester of 2020.

Charleston Tri-county records highest weekly COVID case average since start of pandemic. Scientist describes what to expect next.

Everyday Everest founder Cokie Cox summited Mount Everest, raising critical funding for cancer research at MUSC Hollings.

MUSC researchers discover a potential biomarker that predicts severity of heart disease in African American lupus patients.

From tinkering with teeth to using virtual reality to teach neuroscience, MUSC’s inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellows share their projects.

With the Delta variant widespread as school starts, an MUSC doctor recommends masks, hand washing and physical distancing.

MUSC Hollings will glow blue the week of Aug. 30 at the start of LOWVELO’s Glow Blue Week to celebrate the LOWVELO 2021 ride.

Latest update from MUSC COVID tracking team shows slower growth rate for COVID in Tri-county.

Scans revealed the presence of infiltrates, a lung scan’s hazy gray area, serves as a marker of COVID-19 prior to symptoms.

With COVID variants spreading quickly, health experts urge cancer patients and families to take caution with rising numbers.

Diversity in clinical trials makes medicine safe for everyone.

Lung transplant recipient John Hoffman has been putting his new lungs to the test this year, climbing mountains and taking part in an adventure race.

MUSC Health employees dealing with work-related stress have an in-house place to turn for help, whether they need it as individuals or as a team.

One group that is especially lagging in COVID-19 vaccination also happens to be at higher risk of severe illness – pregnant women.

Measuring circulating blood levels of a specific lipid, allows clinicians to predict whether COVID-19-positive patients will develop symptoms.

The delta variant, which spreads faster than the common cold, is dominant in MUSC testing as hospitalizations go up.

The impact of COVID-19 in the Charleston area returns to “severe” as scientist warns of “code red” situation.

Excitement about being linked to No. 1 hospital in South Carolina as Midlands medical centers join MUSC Health.

Simone Biles’ willingness to talk about her mental health may help other, less famous people with struggles of their own.

Climate scientists are in Charleston to record temperatures and understand the risks of extreme heat.

Leader of MUSC’s COVID tracking team concerned about virus’ trajectory. “It’s just going bonkers in the unvaccinated.”