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A new study is the first in the U.S. to show that an available generic drug could help people stop using e-cigarettes.

After a bladder cancer diagnosis, one patient wants to raise awareness among women about this disease that can be mistaken for a UTI.

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.

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."

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

“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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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?

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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’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.

“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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

“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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.”

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

“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.

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.

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.”

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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

Doctor offers advice to prevent or treat sun damage.

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

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

“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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

“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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

“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?

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.

“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.

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?

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.

“My gut tells me we’re at the peak” in Tri-county, scientist says, but worries school infections have potential to turn that around.

New MUSC Health data shows rate of COVID breakthrough infections slowly rising as doctor points to need for more info on booster shots.

Older patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease are hospitalized sooner and more often than their counterparts without the disease.

MUSC Health opened a new monoclonal antibody infusion site in West Ashley to treat patients during the Delta-driven COVID-19 surge.

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.

As Charleston area hits new COVID high, scientist looks for “signal of the curve” – indication of when surge may end.

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.

With the Delta variant widespread as school starts, an MUSC doctor recommends masks, hand washing and physical distancing.

Latest update from MUSC COVID tracking team shows slower growth rate for COVID in Tri-county.

With COVID variants spreading quickly, health experts urge cancer patients and families to take caution with rising numbers.

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.

One group that is especially lagging in COVID-19 vaccination also happens to be at higher risk of severe illness – pregnant women.

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.

Leader of MUSC’s COVID tracking team concerned about virus’ trajectory. “It’s just going bonkers in the unvaccinated.”

As COVID cases rise, infectious disease specialist says we need to try to get situation under control – or face potential of even worse variants.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer fields some of the most pressing questions on the COVID vaccine front.

Pediatricians at MUSC Children’s Health contribute to nationwide study that finds effective treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

As COVID cases rise in Tri-county, scientist says we’re shifting from “pandemic” to “endemic” situation.

Richard Gadsden reflects on the evolution of computing technology that he's been part of in 43 years at MUSC.

Guillain-Barre syndrome expert “cautiously skeptical” about idea that COVID-19 vaccine may have caused people to get GBS.

For third week in a row, COVID cases are up in Tri-county area. Scientist says it’s tough to predict next peak.

A new team at MUSC Health aims to help more people across the state survive cardiogenic shock – a rare but life-threatening condition.

Influenced by world events, MUSC vice chair for Academic Programs teaches students and educators about the importance of adopting a global perspective.

Lambda variant has showed up in a COVID-19 sample at the Medical University of South Carolina, and turns out it’s not the first such case in the state.

Kids Eat Free, now in its sixth year has served more than 25,000 meals to children around Charleston.

MUSC Shark Tank participants are celebrated.

Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Georgia and the Carolinas, which means MUSC emergency preparedness experts are at the ready.

Two experts at MUSC Health and MUSC Children's Health offer tips for safely enjoying Independence Day celebrations.

Scientist says current COVID risk is low in Tri-county area, but worries Delta variant is flying under radar.

A routine mammogram detected something that no one can truly prepare for – stage 1 breast cancer in her right breast.

Anyone can now take innovative ideas to the next level.

Doctor who has tested controversial new Alzheimer’s drug with patients calls it exciting - but urges caution.

According to Dr. Jerry Squires, medical director of Transfusion Services at MUSC, our country has never been in a worse predicament, blood donation-wise.

Charleston-born musician Darius Rucker threw a concert for front-line workers, and it was the closest thing we've seen to normal in a long time.

Faculty and staff at MUSC are sharing their hard-won knowledge about COVID-19 with colleagues across the globe who are fighting new waves in infections.

Largest study to date analyzes medical treatments for preschool-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

For patients running out of treatment options, new CAR-T-cell therapy at Hollings offers another shot at remission.

Children as young as 2 join COVID vaccine trial at MUSC Children’s Health, an “incredibly important study that’s going to help eradicate the pandemic.”

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers have secured important funding for trials to reduce vaping among adolescents.

Facing a shortage of operating room nurses, MUSC Health and the College of Nursing are giving student nurses the chance to see OR nurses in action.

Number of COVID cases is low – just like this time last year. Remember what happened next? We could see something similar, but much smaller.

A multidisciplinary Hollings team is collaborating on a project to make CAR-T-cell therapy safer and more effective.

States and employers are getting more creative with vaccine enticements. Dr. Scheurer talks about that as well as other topics in this week's Q&A.

Cis P-tau is an early driver of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; silencing this protein ameliorates dementia symptoms in preclinical models.

New software gives cardiac ICU doctors more data to make better decisions for patient safety.

Researchers at MUSC and elsewhere find a new antibiotic regimen that shortens the treatment course for patients with TB.

Psychiatrist says the kind of anxiety and depression Naomi Osaka describes can be overwhelming and disabling. Treatment and understanding can help.

Scientist says we’re likely to see a COVID uptick within the next month or so based on several factors.

As the temperature outside rises, the COVID case rate is falling in the Tri-county area.

The SC AMEN Program at Hollings is an innovative and timely approach to address prostate cancer disparities among Black men.

COVID-19 researchers from across S.C. talk treatments, variants, vaccines and more at SCTR-sponsored retreat.

Hollings researcher finds that older Medicare beneficiaries have better lung cancer outcomes than younger uninsured patients.

The unmasking of vaccinated America is based on sound science, expert says. But it raises some tricky new issues.

“We’re in the world of variants of concern and variants of interest,” as MUSC finds variants make up 90% of coronavirus samples tested.

Often, when a small-town kid makes it big, they are gone for good. But for this '21 COM graduate, he's not going anywhere.

MUSC Health-Charleston's Nurse of the Year has been working with patients for 45 years but hasn't slowed down.

After previous bouts with cancer, 85-year-old Navy veteran Wil Doak didn't let multiple myeloma knock him off course.

As research shows natural immunity should be considered along with vaccine immunity, experts say shots give best possible protection against virus & variants.

New mom Liza Patterson describes her painful struggles with anxiety and guilt following a successful battle with lymphoma.

90-year old nurse among first African-American LPNs hired to help open hospital 28 years ago.

“My period comes 17 days early,” one woman reports. Another, 51, had her period for the first time in months. Are COVID vaccines the culprit?

Health care is ever evolving – and the annual MUSC Shark Tank innovation pitching session is a chance for employees and students to push that evolution along.

Girls with mutations in the gene EPHB2 may be at increased risk of autism.

Roughly 40% to 50% of people with HIV smoke, so Hollings researchers are studying ways to improve tobacco treatment delivery.

As we move closer to herd immunity, there’s a group of people who are actually at a higher risk of getting COVID than in the past.

Physicians at MUSC Health partner with Georgetown Hospital to significantly shorten time between a patient’s stroke and treatment using telehealth.

Hollings is enrolling patients in a national clinical trial to compare radiation therapy treatments for prostate cancer.

MUSC Black and Hispanic/Latino Faculty groups join forces to encourage communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Now that anyone 16 and up can get a COVID vaccine, MUSC Health prepares to work with school nurses to offer shots to students.

MUSC nursing students have been helping to collect samples for COVID-19 testing through a partnership between MUSC Health and the College of Nursing.

Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than those living in cities.

This week Dr. Scheurer talks about how switching strategies is the key to overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

As the number of South Carolinians with immunity to COVID ticks up, so does potential for “stratified society,” says expert.

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign is going well, but there are obstacles that could upend the process, said panelists during MUSC Global Health Week.

After serving as many as 1,000 people per day, MUSC Health’s West Ashley drive-through COVID specimen collection site is closed for business.

Prolific research team seeks solutions to tinnitus, a common hearing problem that in rare cases drives people to despair.

Researchers at Hollings are collaborating on a project to expand lung cancer screening and treatment options for veterans.

Relaxation of social distancing and reopening of society lead to uptick in mass violence. National center based at MUSC helps survivors.

MUSC's Day of Remembrance was an hour-long event focused on honoring the lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, Dr. Scheurer answers questions about air travel, vaccine hesitancy and surges.

A 36-year-old Sumter man has a second chance at life after COVID destroyed his lungs, thanks to someone who chose to be a donor.

MUSC team tracking COVID-19 calculates immunity for state and every county - with eye-opening results.

Global Health Week returns this year in virtual format, with sessions on innovation during a pandemic and the challenges of global vaccination.

Three Black members of the MUSC family talk about why they're encouraging family and friends to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The rectal cancer program at Hollings has earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.

A 16-year-old Florida native is showing love for front line health care workers in a very creative way.

Dr. Scheurer talks sharing vaccine recipes, kid trials and much more in this week's Q&A.

South Carolina in “holding pattern” with COVID. Threats include surges elsewhere, variants, vaccine hesitancy and people sick of being careful.

MUSC Health’s Back2Business team helps Spoleto Festival organizers figure out how to host events as safely as possible during pandemic.

Infectious disease specialist Deeksha Jandhyala was in a parking garage when what she’d been doing for the past two months caught up with her.

When we left off, Kelly Warren had just had her second shot in a vaccine trial. Now, she finds out if it was the real deal.

Scientists at Medical University of South Carolina analyzing coronavirus samples find “variants of concern,” as defined by CDC.

It’s hard enough to discuss English lit online, but to show soon-to-be doctors how to remove a spleen? A new world needs new methods when it comes to teaching.

Experts at Hollings and MUSC Health addressed a range of topics surrounding COVID-19 vaccination and cancer patients.

South Carolina has lost an astute business leader, generous philanthropist and beloved family man.

The medical residency Match process was anything but typical for students and programs during a strange pandemic year.

School-based telehealth can remove traditional health care barriers for children in underserved communities by connecting them to health care at school.

Wondering when things will get back to normal again? MUSC offers new way to track our progress.

How do viruses mutate? How do vaccines keep up? Dr. Danielle Scheurer explains in this week's Q&A.

With better protocols for CAKUT patients, more could enjoy long-lasting transplant success, says a MUSC Children's Health urologist.

The molecular pathology lab at MUSC has begun checking coronavirus samples for variants, including new, highly transmissible strains.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks about hugging, sequencing and variants in this week's COVID vaccine Q&A.

MUSC team reports in Pediatrics that the first two kids in nation treated with an investigational therapy for MIS-C improved dramatically within a day.

As number of new COVID cases continues to drop, leader of MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project said it’s time to start talking about transition.

MUSC researchers provide preclinical evidence that mental losses after TBI can be reversed with complement inhibition.

Dr. Thomas Curran discusses colorectal cancer screening options, which are now recommended for average-risk patients at age 45.

Women’s History Month finds women at the Medical University of South Carolina reflecting on the fact that they’re living through history.

With announcement of Spoleto Festival schedule set for April 5, nationally known expert in keeping performers healthy likely to find herself center stage.

A recent successful clinical trial for a drug to help people lose weight is one of many programs at the MUSC Health Weight Management Center.

“We’re getting there.” MUSC COVID-19 tracking team crunches the numbers on immunity in South Carolina.

With the weather starting to warm up, it’s fitting that vaccines are following suit.

Ribs are supposed to heal on their own. But sometimes they don't. And until recently, patients have been told there's nothing to be done.

This week Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks about ways to incentivize people to get vaccinated.

A radiology artificial intelligence program proved so useful that the technology will now be used across the MUSC Health system.

The Hollings lung cancer screening program aims to increase access to screenings and promote the benefits of early detection.

The blue arrow tells the story – the COVID case rate heads down in Charleston area. But MUSC expert has eye on potential spoiler.

Longtime Charleston organization People Against Rape rebrands, updates mission, becoming Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S.

Hollings dietitian offers tips on maintaining a healthy diet and navigating eating challenges that arise during cancer treatment.

Hollings will host a virtual panel discussion and Q&A session on March 4 about COVID-19 vaccination for cancer patients.

MUSC administered its 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine this week.

COVID case rates dip in Tri-county, but it’s a different story for two other parts of the state monitored by MUSC tracking team.

State officials, drug companies and vaccinators might be starting to hit their stride.

MUSC team tracking COVID in Charleston, Florence and Lancaster areas sees trends in right direction with more key indicators going green.

Unfortunately for vaccinators, demand is currently winning in the battle against supply.

A nationwide study hopes to gain insight about COVID-19 in cancer patients and how treatment outcomes are affected.

Vaccine trial volunteer Kelly Warren wonders what's next now that she's had 2 shots. Will her participation affect her chance of getting an approved vaccine?

She's getting her second shot in a COVID-19 vaccine trial. Will there be side effects again?

When surgical decisions no longer revolve around urgent medical necessity, the art of medicine kicks in.

More seniors now have access to the world-class doctors at MUSC Health, thanks to a new agreement with insurer Humana.

From double masking to looming COVID variants, pair of experts offer perspective and advice.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks leftovers, variants and needles in this week's Q&A.

MUSC infectious disease expert dispels COVID-19 vaccine myths and provides science-based answers to questions about the vaccines and their rollout.

Doctors urge parents and providers to think of MIS-C when children have unexplained, prolonged fevers.

MUSC's Giving Back program supports things such as hospital upgrades, patient education materials and continuing education for caregivers.

MUSC leadership previewed OneMUSC, the new roadmap that will guide the vision for every individual at MUSC.

As people wait for their turn to get COVID-19 vaccine, MUSC tests two possible alternatives.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks unused doses, double booking and when kids can expect to get vaccinated in this week's Q&A.

After multiple opinions and hospital visits, Halea Wylie finally found the cervical cancer treatment she needed at Hollings.

As COVID-19 cases plateau in Charleston area, MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project warns of faster-spreading variants.

A Hollings clinical trial is testing the impact of changing the order of treatments for metastatic prostate cancer patients.

Some experts feared in-person school during pandemic would cause surge in cases. Data show that hasn’t happened in Charleston County.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer, MUSC Health System's chief quality officer, talks all things vaccine.

MUSC Health works to expand access to monoclonal antibody infusions to treat COVID-19 after seeing good results in the first batch of patients in late 2020.

A product conceived of by MUSC Health clinicians, developed by ZIAN engineers and now manufactured by Rhythmlink will make the operating room a safer place.

Marine veteran Tony Pesavento survived multiple battles with larynx cancer and credits a clinical trial with saving his life.

Almost 100 people have signed up so far for an MUSC survey that could help Charleston as it tries to bring COVID-19 under control.

Drug overdoses are up during COVID-19 at MUSC Health and across the country. A self-described addict, now sober, shares her perspective.

Post-holiday bump in COVID cases plus highly infectious new variant worry MUSC COVID tracking expert.

In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Jerlinda Ross shares what she wishes more women knew about cervical cancer.

Even during the pandemic, getting routine cancer screenings is important because early detection is key to better treatment outcomes.

Dr. Carlos F. Zayas' deep community ties and passion for the power of transplant are making a difference for South Carolinians with kidney disease.

New coronavirus strains that may spread more easily are showing up. Expert explains why and what steps you need to take now.

A new treatment for certain high-risk patients who've contracted COVID-19 is now available at MUSC Health.

Vaccine trial participant has a follow-up appointment, "trying not to get cocky and think I’m now super-human."

It turns out vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – each of which was supposed to contain five doses – has as many as one or two more in them.

Vaccine trial participant doesn't know if she got the vaccine but she does know she's got chills - and they're multiplying.

MUSC received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. In less than three hours of receipt it was going in the arms of front line workers.

South Carolina’s COVID case rate takes off but state still relatively low compared to national numbers.

COVID-19 vaccine trial participant describes the day she gets her first shot. Is it the real deal or a placebo?

MUSC will receive its first wave of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer the week of Dec. 14.

When diagnosed with leukemia, MUSC Health-Charleston CEO David Zaas benefited from a clinical trial. He wants all MUSC patients to have the same opportunity.

Vaccine trial volunteer writes about her decision to participate in COVID-19 research.

The Office of Innovation celebrates excellence with September 2020 MUSC Innovators.

Growing ribbon of red in MUSC COVID-19 tracking project shows holiday season surge.

Woman with severe back pain gets innovative balloon kyphoplasty at MUSC Health to repair fractures.

MUSC, the largest Lowcountry contributor to Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, gathers gifts for kids in need.

Analysis performed by VA Office of the Inspector General to evaluate operating room efficiency found MUSC’s affiliated VA ranked 2nd out of 135 facilities.

MUSC Health Florence is adding capabilities to treat stroke patients with advanced treatments closer to home.

Statistics show sharp increase in kids heading to emergency department during pandemic with mental health problems, including some who are suicidal.

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Tri-county area has risen 23% in the MUSC Health epidemiology team’s latest update.

MUSC Health's 3,295 square-foot high risk infectious disease unit is the only state-designated Ebola Treatment Center.

New testing pods at MUSC have a familiar look, but solve several problems for COVID-19 testing sites.

Lisa White lives with lupus and has undergone a kidney transplant. Her stay in the COVID ICU was the most harrowing medical experience of her life.

As Thanksgiving approached, people lined up on foot and in their cars for COVID-19 testing through MUSC Health.

MUSC Health’s lung transplant program marks milestone: 100th transplant that will finally let a grateful man take his grandkids fishing.

With the addition of CofC, MUSC Health adds to a list of high-profile local partners including the Charleston Battery, Charleston RiverDogs and S.C. Stingrays.

MUSC epidemiology project leader encourages COVID testing before and after holidays, plus precautions during gatherings.

MUSC study uses noninvasive technique to stimulate vagus nerve and reduce inflammation in people with neuropsychiatric symptoms post-COVID.

Speakers at MUSC’s fourth annual Inclusion to Innovation Summit offered motivation and hope.

People can show their support for MUSC's mission in three ways this Giving Tuesday: by donating, as an ambassador or by hosting a fundraiser.

MUSC employee-veterans strive to find the best work-life balance in their lives.

SealCath LLC, a Medical University of South Carolina startup, wins Canadian patent for its double-balloon catheter.

As health officials warn of COVID surge, Tri-county case numbers stay fairly steady. But expert fears Lowcountry bubble will burst with colder weather.

Amy and Lucy Krasker donated to the COVID-19 biorepository because they knew their donations could provide exponential returns for research into the disease.

Politics plus pandemic equals stress. Got 20 minutes? Here’s what might help.

As Halloween kicks off holiday season, COVID tracking team sees key indicator go from green to red.

Pediatric residents at MUSC Children's Health are discussing safe firearm storage with parents.

MUSC provides a comprehensive array of abuse services, catering to all ages and all matters of abuse or trauma, immediately after an event as well as beyond.

Hip dysplasia in teens too often goes undiagnosed, which means they needlessly suffer pain and early arthritis.

As domestic violence experts at MUSC honor memories of those killed in 2019, they worry about what’s happening during pandemic.

Organizers say the Inclusion to Innovation summit is more important than ever in this year of COVID-19 and national protests.

A remote monitoring system for COVID patients works so well that the telehealth team is thinking about ways to cover other conditions.

If the traffic light hadn’t turned red when it did, a Greenville father known as a “gentle giant” wouldn’t be recovering from life-saving surgery.

MUSC researchers use deep learning models to identify patients at risk of intentional self-harm based on unstructured patient clinical notes alone.

Employees, students and the public can now get the flu shot at on-campus satellite events and at MUSC Health Primary Care offices through December.

Latest update from MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project is encouraging. But project’s leader says: Brace yourself.

The College of Graduate Studies and MUSC Foundation for Research Development have teamed up with industry experts to enhance entrepreneurship education.

MUSC experts offer tips to mitigate risk during Halloween festivities.

As President Donald Trump quarantines with COVID-19, an infectious disease expert describes risks and care he could receive.

Orangeburg-based company Zeus gets MUSC Health Back2Business team’s help to protect team members and public during pandemic.

New tech is just the beginning with a new affiliation with Synaptive. MUSC doctors will have a hand in developing uses for this tech.

The key to curing breast cancer is catching it early, which can be difficult in women who have a type of tissue called dense breasts.

Latest Tri-county COVID update from MUSC epidemiology team shows growth rate is way down – but will three-month pattern change that?

MUSC researchers find that variation in just three brain genes predicts how well a medication will work in treating a patient with alcohol use disorder.

Gruthan Bioscience was recently awarded funding to develop a novel class of cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat a rare form of familial hypercholesterolemia.

Researchers have found a way to create a highly-accurate saliva test for COVID, thus making it much easier on patient and provider.

MUSC Health rapidly adapted telehealth technologies to meet the needs of its patients during the pandemic.

The latest HPV vaccination survey shows that South Carolina's rates are on par with overall national rates for the first time.

The latest MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project update shows changes in Tri-county area.

MUSC Health Blood and Marrow Transplant Program ranks in 10% of transplant centers that have exceeded predicted survival rates.

A 3D metal printer at the College of Dental Medicine is sparking collaborations across campus.

A bell clanged again and again as three people celebrated their new kidneys and the strangers who made their transplants possible.

MUSC Medical Center ranks among top 100 health care organizations in the country for consumer loyalty.

Four-year-old patient at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital becomes first child to get experimental treatment for life-threatening MIS-C.

MUSC Health is partnering with Clemson and the College of Charleston to expand the health services offered to their students.

Along with AstraZeneca and IQVIA, MUSC was selected be part of a Phase III trial of a vaccine that has shown promise in battling COVID-19.

MUSC Health strives for as normal an experience as possible for pregnant women during the coronavirus pandemic.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina recently made a grant to MUSC's Boeing Center for Children's Wellness.

New update from MUSC COVID tracking team shows daily case rate in Tri-county area dropping to 1/3 of July peak.

The newly reopened adult burn center at MUSC Health team performed the first reported successful minimally invasive skin graft on a burn in the U.S.

Space and technology come together to create the optimal surgical environment in MUSC Health’s new hybrid operating room.

Update from COVID-19 epidemiology team comes as number of cases diagnosed each day in Tri-county area drops to about half of July 5 peak.

New registry will help track the pandemic, identify effective treatments and unleash the predictive powers of AI.

A new site for drawing blood from COVID patients allows MUSC Health to care for people with active infections and protect care providers and other patients.

Mount Pleasant Waterworks has to keep running despite pandemic. So it gets expert advice from MUSC Health’s Back2Business team.

The latest update from the MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project shows encouraging trends.

MUSC is part of a national trial to study convalescent plasma in an outpatient setting.

Whether it's using his Spanish skills or facilitating family communication, MUSC Health nurse Travis Toelkes brings a human touch to the COVID unit.

Albert Jordan was struggling to breathe, vomiting and delirious the day his mom rushed him to MUSC Health. He lived to tell his story – and issue a warning.

Eugene Hong, M.D., is part of an elite group of sports medicine experts weighing in on how to safely return to sports

STICU nurse Melanie Brooks is among a team of ICU nurses that volunteered to work with COVID-19 patients.

New information from MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project suggests growth rate is leveling out - but at a high level.

Anesthesiologist Jeffrey McMurray describes COVID ICU, where they “pull a lot of people back from the brink.”

MUSC researchers Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., and Anita Ramsetty, M.D., recently received a grant for work with social determinants of health.

MUSC nurse and photographer connects her talent with community support to feed health care teams during COVID.

MUSC Health leaders say the health system is focused on providing quality, safe care to all patients during this pandemic.

MUSC Health critical care expert tapped by the state to help to formulate plan for distributing the anti-COVID-19 drug remdesivir.

While the latest update from MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project shows growth rate of COVID-19 down in Tri-county, don’t let that fool you

The role of masks in controlling COVID-19 spread is becoming clearer as we learn more about the novel coronavirus.

Go behind the scenes with the MUSC Health Pathology and Laboratory team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MUSC pauses use of recently launched Charleston area COVID-19 warning level alert system.

MUSC researchers find link between mental imagery and vision using artificial intelligence and human brain studies.

MUSC team is one of nine chosen by U.S. Army to build a prototype for increasing ICU surge capacity during COVID-19.

New COVID-19 epidemiology report shows explosive growth, especially among young adults in Charleston area.

Two MUSC experts covered a range of questions about COVID-19, from progress toward a vaccine to doubts about whether there is truly a spike in local cases.

MUSC research team has developed a technology that takes aim at COVID-19's sugar coating to predict which patients will develop serious illness.

MUSC celebrates 2020 awardees, 25 years of fostering diversity and inclusion.

As parents stare down a long summer with restless kids, an MUSC doctor says now is the time to be disciplined about social distancing.

The Shark Tank competition is an opportunity for the MUSC community, at all levels, to present their ideas to leadership. The 2020 session didn't disappoint.

The 10East Orthopedics unit at MUSC Health is the first honoree of the NAON ONE award.

Two MUSC researchers will talk about the latest coronavirus pandemic news during a public forum June 30.

Blood and saliva sample donations from COVID-19 patients will help researchers understand the body's immune response to the novel coronavirus.

MUSC Health expands COVID-19 clinical trials to regional hospitals.

Researchers at MUSC and Clemson University have developed human cardiac organoids to model heart attack and drug cardiotoxicity.

New data shows the COVID-19 growth rate is climbing in Tri-county area. MUSC expert says it's manageable but worrying.

An MUSC nurse is planning a trip of a lifetime after winning a pair of plane tickets as a thank-you for her work during the pandemic.

MUSC takes lead in helping S.C. businesses reopen during pandemic to try to help revitalize economy.

MUSC Health's chief diversity officer writes, "the biggest and most deadly virus in American history ... is racism." 

Clinical trials can make a big difference in patients' lives, but COVID-19 forced a halt to many. MUSC Health recently resumed one trial of a COPD treatment.

The recent openings of two centers have put MUSC on the map as a leading institution for digestive and liver disease research.

Pandemic causes a dramatic drop in vaccination rates for kids. If we don’t catch up quickly, serious illnesses may make a comeback.

A 9-year-old girl is recovering from hand sanitizer "fire challenge" that went dangerously wrong.

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't slowed the heart transplant team at MUSC Health.

Adding a compound to reduce inflammation to standard stroke treatment could improve cognitive recovery and extend treatment window, preclinical study suggests.

As MUSC begins coronavirus antibody testing for more groups, Dr. Satish Nadig explains how the test works.

A team that had never before collaborated came together to document and share how MUSC Health built a drive-thru specimen collection site for COVID-19 testing.

Food service staff have continued to work through the pandemic, showing up at the hospital to ensure patients and staff are fed.

MUSC Health announces a new wellness subscription service that focuses on keeping patients out of the hospital in the first place.

“It’s that call you dread as a parent. But you never think it will actually happen to you.” – Marcelaine Reneau, Ph.D.

Brazilian-born Victor Araujo graduate gave up soccer for medicine, and he never looked back.

Boeing delivers more than 150,000 eye goggles and face shields to help COVID-19 community testing and outreach.

It wasn't COVID that put him on a ventilator during the pandemic.

To ease patients' minds about entering medical facilities, MUSC Health is offering drive-up locations for routine bloodwork and blood pressure checks.

The number of pregnant women and new mothers getting mental health help during the coronavirus pandemic is soaring.

Veteran vitamin D researchers at MUSC gear up to study whether “sunshine vitamin” can play role in fighting COVID-19.

Several MUSC Health nurses have gone to serve on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in hard-hit states, including one who shares his story.

The majority of MUSC health care workers in the first week of testing showed no antibodies to COVID-19.

From front line doctors and nurses to cleaning crew, heroes of pandemic are asked to share experiences in national registry.

Some people are charmed. Others cursed. For Johan Zamoscianyk, there’s more nuance to it. It’s almost as if he’s charmed by curse.

Kids are full of questions -- and some of them aren't totally insane -- so we let them ask us some about the coronavirus to see what they wanted to know.

As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the country, African Americans have emerged as those at the highest risk for contracting the illness.

Scientists from the state's three research universities are working together to build a SARS-CoV-2 antibody test to ensure one is available to South Carolinians

Three tiny boys arrive during pandemic in a first for new children’s hospital. That’s not the only unusual part of their story.

Four critically ill COVID-19 patients were infused with convalescent plasma by MUSC Health to try to improve symptoms.

MUSC is working to develop a biorepository of COVID-19 samples that will be available to researchers.

IPads that were once used by doctors and nurses for rounding have been revamped so patients can virtually visit with family and friends.

The Center for Telehealth has been front and center as MUSC Health has responded to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Deploying artificial intelligence could help radiologists to more accurately classify lung diseases.

MUSC Health will be part of a large, national trial testing effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients.

Diversity and inclusion experts get creative to try to help people who’d otherwise be left out of COVID-19 screening.

MUSC pathologists are assessing antibody tests that could be game changers – if they work as hoped for.

Researchers are looking to health care workers to help better understand the body's response to exposure of the novel coronavirus.

Dramatic drop in number of stroke patients worries doctors. Are people too afraid of coronavirus to get help they need?

A Buist Academy student responds to COVID-19 racial bias by encouraging donations to fight the coronavirus.

Lowcountry's generous spirit is on display as donations to help fight COVID-19 pour in.

An extraordinary time calls for extraordinary measures as MUSC Health reopens an imaging center with multiple protections against COVID-19.

MUSC Health's chaplains are just one of the resources available to staff during this stressful time.

An inside look at COVID-19 testing at MUSC Health shows a streamlined system.

From the FBI down to the local level, internet security experts across the board are on the lookout for cybercriminals taking advantage of the pandemic.

MUSC Health has added an option to check in on people recovering from COVID-19 at home.

More than 100 MUSC students are volunteering to babysit the children of health care workers who have to keep working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MUSC Health at the Medical University of South Carolina has become the first hospital/medical center in the state capable of doing its own COVID-19 testing.

Supportive signs, chalk messages and more are showing up at multiple MUSC Health sites during COVID-19 outbreak.

With the funding, SCTR will further grow the state's translational research infrastructure and ensure that research findings benefit all its residents.

Two specialists at MUSC discuss how they're talking to patients at higher risk of complications from the novel coronavirus.

A team at the Medical University of South Carolina came up with an idea for anyone with a 3D printer to make a protective mask.

We offer a few tips on how to stay healthy – both mentally and physically – during this crazy time

If you suddenly lose your sense of smell, you need to be on the lookout for COVID-19 symptoms, doctors say.

New web application will help MUSC employees and students self-monitor for signs of coronavirus infection.

To encourage patients to move after surgery, an interdisciplinary team in the 10 East joint replacement unit just launched an art walk.

The health, financial and psychological impact of COVID-19 is unprecedented and at this point, includes a lot of unknowns.

These dos and don'ts will have you a conference call expert (read: "tolerable") in no time.

A young patient decided she wanted to give back after her positive experience with MUSC Children's Health.

MUSC offers first-known combo of telehealth screening and drive-through specimen collection to address potential exposure to and spread of the coronavirus.

It's an exciting time to work in cystic fibrosis, says MUSC Health Dr. Patrick Flume, thanks to new treatments that have extended patients' lifespan.

If the new coronavirus becomes a problem in South Carolina, MUSC Health hopes to help slow its spread through online care.

Infectious disease specialist Scott Curry says now is the time to get ready for COVID-19.

Kelly Rowe, mother of 7, takes a moment to reflect on the day she showed up at MUSC 16 years ago and delivered triplets -- on Leap Day.

Moving stuff takes planning. Moving people takes compassion. This is one patient's story of a transition from an old hospital to a new one.

From sheer number of organs transplanted to the first telehealth post-op visit, the MUSC Transplant Center had a year of records and firsts.

In just four hours, children in the MUSC Children's Health ICU moved from the old hospital to the new on Saturday.

In a twist of irony, the opioid epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands is saving the lives of others in the United States.

MUSC Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center team is celebrating a big milestone – the 1,000th patient treated with the ADAPT procedure.

There was a smile on almost every face, human and canine, at a Valentine’s Day “Bow Wow” wedding at MUSC.

An MUSC researcher found giving smokers a free starter kit of nicotine replacement therapy at their annual doctor visit increased their odds of quitting.

Visiting scholars at MUSC from China are raising money to help colleagues in Wuhan battle coronavirus.

The City of Charleston and MUSC have embarked on a single-use plastic ban this year in a move toward making a healthier community and environment.

Getting pregnant while on opioids is a serious concern. MUSC research may ensure more women get the right help.

People who break a rib typically must live with pain until it heals. A study showed surgically stabilizing the ribs meant less pain and fewer complications.

A celebration of the opening of the MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion showed just how important a symbol the new site is.

Portable, lightweight device for measuring the natural blink reflex receives FDA approval.

MUSC President David J. Cole recognized employees who exemplify one of MUSC’s five values – compassion, respect, innovation, collaboration and integrity.

As Dr. Gustavo Leone steps down as director of MUSC's Hollings Cancer Center, Denis Guttridge, Ph.D., assumes interim role to ensure smooth transition.

You've heard of Botox on the red carpet, but in the operating room? One MUSC surgeon found it invaluable in tackling a difficult hernia case.

Transplant patients and living donors in South Carolina are getting more options for follow-up care closer to home.

MUSC researchers believe copper could be a hospital’s savior and a bacteria’s worst nightmare.

Less than a week after public employees covered under PEBA started getting free online health care, the numbers are coming in.

Patients are buying into the idea of the first MUSC Health site inside a shopping mall.

As Congressman John Lewis and "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek battle pancreatic cancer, an MUSC Health specialist discusses what’s sometimes called a silent killer.

Writer Bryce Donovan (aka "The Grinch") tagged along with pet therapy volunteers for MUSC's annual Pet Therapy Parade.

Four researchers at MUSC have been awarded a patent for their idea of a nanoparticle that delivers anti-rejection drugs directly to an organ pre-transplant.

Endoscopy nurse Laura Hoover wasn't going to let anything stop her from being a living kidney donor. Certainly not a policy no one had looked at for years.

Five-time NBA champ Magic Johnson paid a visit to MUSC to visit with employees as well as make the day of several young patients.

Two specialties are joining forces to better manage care for women with diabetes who become pregnant.

MUSC startup receives NIH funding to develop compounds to prevent one of the most common causes of organ rejection after transplant.

Patients and parents go live on the radio to raise money for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.

MUSC-based mass violence center tackles surprising issues - including the Flint water crisis.

Great tips from the MUSC Weight Management Center for eating well without big weight gain during the holidays.

More than 30 local artists' work graces the halls and rooms of the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion.

Early results from the new allocation system for donor hearts raise concerns about success rate.

MUSC was recently designated as an ALS Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program. It becomes the first center of its kind in the state.

MUSC Health now owns the first robotic bronchoscopy machine in South Carolina, able to safely diagnose small lung cancer nodules.

Google grant lets MUSC doctors see hundreds of people in rural Berkeley County and funds classroom fun.

Kids with asthma who had access to school-based telehealth were 21% less likely to visit the emergency department.

MUSC rolls out new cost-saving methods for the university’s power that are not only good for Mother Earth but the bottom line as well.

Patient Becky Miller ended up at MUSC when a twist of fate brought her family to South Carolina. It turned out to be a move that was meant to be.

Veterans suffering from PTSD may get a new option that virtually takes doctor with them during treatment.

Gordon Darby knows what it's like to suffer from amyloidosis. He wants to ease the way for others in the future.