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Radio
NewsLine 2002
Office
of Public Affairs * P.O. Box 19621 * Springfield, IL 62794-9621 * 217-545-2155
NewsLine is a weekly
radio program produced by SIU School of Medicine in conjunction with the
Illinois Information Services of the State of Illinois. It is distributed
to radio stations in Illinois. For additional information please contact
Ruth Slottag, media coordinator,
Office of Public Affairs, 217-545-2819.
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December 31 |
Drunk
and Drugged Driving - Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
annually kills 17,000 people in the United States. |
Ron Kanwischer, M.A., Psychiatry |
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December 24 |
Helping
Kids Cope with the Holidays - Holiday stress affects children as well
as parents and it is often expressed through misbehavior |
Glen Aylward, Ph.D., Pediatrics |
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December 17 |
Holiday
Eating - Holiday parties mean good times with friends and family, but
for people with dietary restrictions, parties play havoc with good eating
plans. |
Amy Olson, R.D., Medicine |
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December 10 |
Holiday
Blues - The holiday season can be a sad and lonely time. |
Dr. Karen Broquet, Medicine |
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December 3 |
Men's
Health - A few preventive measures can improve men's overall health
and extend their lifespan. |
Dr. Robert Bussing, Medicine |
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November |
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November 26 |
Hearing
Loss - Hearing loss is the number one disability among the elderly but
many do not seek treatment. |
Kathleen Campbell, Ph.D., Surgery |
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November 19 |
Adult
Vaccinations - Seniors should be immunized against pneumonia and flu. |
Sherry Robinson, Ph.D., Medicine |
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November 12 |
Lung
Cancer - Being diagnosed with lung cancer doesn't mean a patient has
been handed a death sentence. |
Dr. Elamin Elamin, Medicine |
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November 6 |
Diabetes
- Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States, but it can
be managed with diet, exercise and medication. |
Dr. Mini Abraham, Medicine |
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October |
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October 28 |
Alzheimer's
Disease - More than 4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease
- a disease that affects not only the patient, but their family members
as well. |
Greg Kyrouac, M.S. Ed., Alzheimer's
Center |
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October 22 |
Halloween
Candy - Halloween trick-or-treating provides fun for kids, but can also
make them sick to their stomachs. |
Sibyl Cox, R.D., Pediatrics |
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October 15 |
Mental
Health Awareness - Every year, fifty million Americans are diagnosed
with a mental illness that interferes with their employment, attendance
at school or daily life. |
Dr. Stephen Soltys, Psychiatry |
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October 8 |
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome - A recent study says surgery may be the most effective
treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. |
Dr. Bradon Wilhemi, Surgery |
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October 1 |
Doctors
Fair - The annual Doctors Fair at SIU School of Medicine provides opportunities
for downstate Illinois medical facilities to recruit physicians. |
John Record, Rural and Alumni Affairs |
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September 24 |
Osteoporosis
- Women aged 65 and older should be screened for osteoporosis says a government
panel. |
Dr. Romesh Khardori, Ph.D., Medicine |
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September 17 |
Childhood
Anxiety - Separation anxiety can be stressful for children and parents
early in the school year. |
Melissa Fisher Paoni, Ph.D., Pediatrics |
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September 10 |
Children's
Cancer - Childhood cancer is the leading disease killer of children,
even though success rate of treatment is greatly improved. |
Dr. Gregory Brandt, Pediatrics |
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September 3 |
Prostate
Cancer - Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in American
men. Early detection is the key to survival. |
Dr. Thomas Tarter, Ph.D., Surgery |
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August |
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August 27 |
Pancreatic
Cancer - Aspirin is a potential aid in prevention of pancreatic cancer. |
Dr. Krishna Rao, Medicine |
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August 20 |
Farm
Safety - Many farm-related medical problems can be prevented by planning
and taking simple precautions. |
Dr. Debra Phillips, Family/Community
Medicine-Quincy |
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August 13 |
Telehealth
- Video teleconferencing can help patients receive health care from a distance
without being in the room with the doctor. |
Deborah Seale, Telehealth Networks
and Programs |
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August 6 |
Clinical
Trials - The new Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine is working
to offer downstate patients more clinical trials of newer medications. |
Edward Moticka, Ph.D., Research/Faculty
Affairs |
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July |
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July 30 |
Hormone
Replacement Therapy - The benefits of hormore replacement therapy outweighs
the risks for most postmenopausal women taking the medication. |
Dr. Erica Nelson, Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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July 23 |
Bicycle
Safety - More than half a million bicyclists are treated for injuries
in emergency rooms each year, yet many cyclists do not wear safety helmets.
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Dr. Gene Fisher, Pediatrics |
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July 16 |
Vitamin
E and Alzheimer's Disease - A diet rich in foods containing Vitamin
E may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. |
Robert Struble, Ph.D., Alzheimer
Center |
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July 9 |
Bioterrorism
- Medical schools in the U.S. are working with the Centers for Disease Control
to combat bioterrorism. |
Stepehen Morse, Ph.D., Center for
Disease Control |
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July 2 |
Fireworks
safety - Thousands of kids go to hospital emergency rooms with injuries
every year. |
Dr. Michael Neumeister, Surgery |
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June |
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June 25 |
Headache
- More than 45 million Americans get chronic, recurring headaches that result
in both loss of work and additional medical expenses. |
Dr. Dennis McManus, Neurology and
Alzheimer Center |
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June 17 |
Depression
screening - A federal task force has recommended that all adult patients
be screened for depression during regular visits to their doctors. |
Dr. Karen Broquet, Medicine |
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June 10 |
Sunburn
- Sunburn experienced by children can significantly increase their risk
of skin cancer later in life, yet few use sunscreen. |
Dr. Jonathon Goldfarb, Dermatology |
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June 3 |
Stroke
- The third leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability
in the United States requires immediate treatment. |
Dr. Joni Clark, Neurology |
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May |
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May 27 |
Asthma
- Asthma is a chronic health condition that has increased rapidly in
recent years. |
Dr. Haitham Bakir, Medicine |
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May 20 |
SIU
Graduation - Sixty-seven new physicians graduate from SIU School of
Medicine's Class of 2002. |
Dr. Catherine DeAngelis, Commencement speaker |
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May 13 |
Older
Americans Month - Americans are living longer and healthier because
of improved medical treatment. |
Sherry Robinson, Ph.D., Medicine |
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May 6 |
Allergies
- Nearly 50 million Americans now suffer from allergies and many people
do not realize they are allergic. |
Dr. Sandra Lin, Surgery |
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April |
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April 29 |
Osteoarthritis
- Newer treatments for osteoarthritis cause fewer side effects. |
Dr. Mark Francis, Medicine |
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April 22 |
Kids
Snoring - Snoring in children might be connected to learning problems. |
Dr. Joseph Henkle, Medicine |
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April 15 |
Pre-Diabetes
- Middle-aged people should be tested for pre-diabetes, a condition
that puts them at risk for getting full-blown diabetes. |
Dr. Romesh Khardori, Medicine |
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April 8 |
Exclusive
Breast Feeding - Infants who are born small score higher on IQ tests
if they are exclusively breast fed. |
Dr. Victoria Nichols-Johnson, Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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April 1 |
Medical
Reviews - A new agreement between the Food and Drug Administration and
drug companies may speed up the medication review process. |
Ed Moticka, Ph.D., Research/Faculty Affairs |
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March |
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March 25 |
Cholesterol/Alzheimers
- Cholesterol lowering drugs may deter Alzheimer's Disease |
Dr. Dennis McManus, Neurology and Alzheimer
Center |
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March 18 |
Colorectal
Cancer - Colorectal cancer can be prevented through early screening
and treatment. |
Dr. Jan Rakinic, Surgery |
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March 11 |
Brain Awareness Week - Brain Awareness Week
is observed nationwide to help people understand brain-related diseases
and disorders. |
Donald Caspary, Ph.D., Pharmacology |
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March 4 |
Public
Health Impact of ADHD - The impact of attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorder in children may be underestimated. |
Glen Aylward, Ph.D., Pediatrics |
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February |
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February 25 |
Stroke
Victims Need Drugs Faster - Faster treatment for stroke victims could
improve their chances for recovery. |
Dr. Joni Clark, Neurology |
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February 18 |
Telemedicine
- New telemedicine program at SIU School of Medicine will improve access
to health care for downstate residents |
Deborah Seale, Telehealth Network and Programs |
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February 11 |
Inconclusive
Pap Smears - False alarms from Pap tests do not necessarily mean cancer. |
Dr. Marta Crispens, Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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February 4 |
Parkinson's
Disease - Stem cells may be able to treat brain disorders such as Parkinson's
Disease. |
Dr. Richard Burns, Neurology |
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January |
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January 28 |
Incontinence
- Many women suffer from incontinence but are too embarrassed to seek treatment. |
Dr. Erica Nelson, Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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January 21 |
Clinical
Trials for Diabetes Treatment - A new treatment now being tested offers
hope for millions of people who suffer from diabetes. |
Dr. Romesh Khardori, Medicine |
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January 14 |
Quitting
Smoking - Stopping smoking is easier with counseling and support. |
Dr. Akshay Sood, Medicine |
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January 7 |
New Year's Resolution- Weight Loss - Keeping
the resolution to lose weight requires diet and exercise. |
Amy Olson, R.D., Medicine |