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How can we reduce our risk for Alzheimer's?

The thought of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is overwhelming for many. It’s a disease that can affect anyone, no matter your occupation, background or lifestyle. While new treatments have started to emerge in recent years, they slow the progression, rather than stopping or reversing the disease. Some risk factors — like age, genetics, and family history — are out of our control. But there are changes we can make today that can make a difference for tomorrow. By focusing on what is within our control, we can take meaningful steps to reduce our risk, preserve cognitive function and support long-term
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How can we reduce our risk for Alzheimer's?

The thought of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is overwhelming for many. It’s a disease that can affect anyone, no matter your occupation, background or lifestyle. While new treatments have started to emerge in recent years, they slow the progression, rather than stopping or reversing the disease. Some risk factors — like age, genetics, and family history — are out of our control. But there are changes we can make today that can make a difference for tomorrow. By focusing on what is within our control, we can take meaningful steps to reduce our risk, preserve cognitive function and support long-term
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Residents gain hands-on experience with world-class skull base surgeons

In the days leading up to International Skull Base Surgery Day celebrated on June 4, residents from the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Division of Neurosurgery at SIU School of Medicine participated in a highly valuable learning experience—a two-day seminar led by some of the nation’s top skull base surgeons. The seminar blended immersive, skills lab training with in-depth lectures, giving residents a chance to learn directly from internationally recognized leaders from both SIU Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic. This intensive training is part of SIU Medicine’s
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Residents gain hands-on experience with world-class skull base surgeons

In the days leading up to International Skull Base Surgery Day celebrated on June 4, residents from the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Division of Neurosurgery at SIU School of Medicine participated in a highly valuable learning experience—a two-day seminar led by some of the nation’s top skull base surgeons. The seminar blended immersive, skills lab training with in-depth lectures, giving residents a chance to learn directly from internationally recognized leaders from both SIU Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic. This intensive training is part of SIU Medicine’s
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Medical school celebrates 50th anniversary of inaugural class

SIU School of Medicine will celebrate a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They will offer tribute with the launch of a Legion of Legacies.
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Medical school celebrates 50th anniversary of inaugural class

SIU School of Medicine will celebrate a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They will offer tribute with the launch of a Legion of Legacies.
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