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The less appetizing side of bacon-wrapped hot dogs


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It is not uncommon to see men and women pushing carts laden with bacon-wrapped hot dogs or various ice cream cones in the area between USC and Exposition Park, particularly on game days. A recent Los Angeles Times article highlighted the potential health hazards that should be considered when purchasing these items, as well as […]

USC to develop iPhone App for tracking heartbeat


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Researchers at USC are collaborating with medical devices manufacturer St. Jude Michael to develop a new mobile app that will track pressure inside the human heart through an implanted sensor. A prototype for the same device was unveiled at the Body Computing Conference held in Los Angeles on Sept. 26. The app, called Pam+ (“Patient […]

Center for Body Computing working on game-changing biosensors


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USC’s Center for Body Computing has been working hard the last few months to create a new kind of technology that revolutionizes the way the public views sports. The CBC is currently working on new sensors that wirelessly track vital statistics such as body heat, heart rate and perspiration in order to provide scientists, coaches […]