Radio NewsLine 2003

$SIU School of Medicine\$

Radio NewsLine 2003 *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. * Radio interviews generated by Illinois Information Service. January • February • March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December • 2002
	Date	Topic	Interviewee
	June
	June 24	Exercise-- Exercise can help reverse the physical signs of aging (text)	Patricia Hopkins-Price, Medicine
	June 18	AMA Meeting -- SIU physician comments on the major patient issues the American Medical Association is looking at during its annual meeting in Chicago.*	Dr. David Steward, Medicine
	June 10	Lung Reduction Surgery -- Lung volume reduction surgery can improve quality of life for patients who must be on oxygen because of emphysema. (text)	Dr. Stephen Hazelrigg, Surgery
	June 3	Arthritis -- The number of older adults with arthritis is growing and expected to double by 2030, but people can reduce their risk of getting the disease. (text)	Dr. Mark Francis, Medicine
	May
	May 27	Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) -- Some SARS travel warnings are lifted, but caution is still advised. (text)	Dr. Janak Koirola, Medicine
	May 20	Graduation 2003 -- Seventy-one new physicians have graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. (text)	Dr. Abraham Verghese, director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics at the University of Texas Health Science Center
	May 13	PAP and HPV Screening -- New federal recommendations suggest all women be tested for the human papillomavirus in combination with the Pap Smear test. (text)	Dr. Stewart Massad, Obstetrics/Gynecology
	May 6	Spring Allergies -- If you are suffering from sneezing, wheezing and a runny nose, it could be more than just a spring-time cold. (text)	Dr. Akshay Sood, Medicine
	April
	April 29	Risk Factors and Treating Stroke -- Stroke is our nation's number three killer, and a leading cause of long-term disability, but early treatment can minimize the damage. (text)	Dr. Joni Clark, Neurology
	April 22	Pediatric Health Care -- Conflicting advice can cause parents to be confused about their child's health care. (text)	Dr. Kathy Lake, Pediatrics
	April 15	Oral, Head and Neck Cancer -- Sixty thousand Americans are diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancer each year, but many people who are at high risk do not get screened for the disease. (text)	Dr. James Malone, Surgery
	April 15	Privacy Issues -- As of April 14, everyone must be in compliance with the rules of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (text)*	Dave Tkach, SIU Physicians & Surgeons
	April 8	Sleep Deprivation -- A recent study indicates that reduced amounts of sleep can significantly impair daytime performance. (text)	Dr. Joseph Henkle, Medicine
	April 1	Colorectal Cancer -- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States and it can be prevented, but many people do not get screened for the disease. (text)	Dr. Jan Rackinic, Surgery
	March
	March 25	Match Day -- Primary care training was again the top choice for senior medical students graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. (text)	Dr. Erik Constance, Student Affairs
	March 20	Kids and War -- Even very young children want to know what is happening with the war.*	Patricia Torchia, Psychiatry
	March 18	Sugar Reduction/Obesity-Linked Diseases -- To help prevent the global epidemic of obesity-lined diseases, people are being urged to reduce their sugar intake. (text)	Amy Olson, R.D., Medicine
	March 11	Multiple Sclerosis -- Multiple Sclerosis can be devasting but new screening techniques and treatments are helping patients lead more productive lives. (text)	Dr. James LaGuardia, Neurology
	March 4	Prematurity -- One out of eight babies is born too soon and so small they must fight to survive. (text)	Dr. Scott MacGilvray, Pediatrics
	February
	February 25	Kids ENT -- Chronic middle ear infection is the most prevalent medical disorder affecting young children. (text)	Dr. James Malone, Surgery
	February 18	Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Claims for herbal supplements often talk of cures for many illnesses, but are they safe and effective? (text)	Dr. Stephen Strauss, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
	February 11	Back to Sleep -- Putting babies to sleep on their backs has decreased the risk of Sudden Infant Death syndrome, but more deaths can be prevented. (text)	Dr. Tracy Lower, Pediatrics
	February 4	Kids and Dueling Parents -- Dueling parents can put their children at greater risk for psychiatric illnesses and problems. (text)	Dr. Stephen Soltys, Psychiatry
	January
	January 28	Osteoarthritis -- Arthritis is a leading cause of disability, affecting one out of every six Americans. (text)	Dr. Laura Rogers, Medicine
	January 21	Respiratory problems -- If you've been coughing and wheezing a lot this winter, it could be more serious than you think. (text)	Dr. Akshay Sood, Medicine
	Janaury 14	Prenatal Care -- According to a new government study, more new mothers are getting prenatal care earlier in their pregnancies. (text)	Helen Moose, M.S.N., Family and Community Medicine
	January 7	Seasonal Affective Disorder -- If, during the winter, you feel blue, gain weight and wake up tired, even though you're sleeping more, you may have seasonal affective disorder. (text)	Ronald Zec, Ph.D., Psychiatry