Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

When Rich Payne felt an electric shock down his back and legs after placing paper on a coworker’s desk, he tried to write it off – he must have pulled something and didn’t realize it.

The faculty at SIU Medicine’s Neurosurgery Department are dedicated to advancing the field through a broad array of research initiatives, from clinical and translational studies to cutting-edge basic science research. Our faculty’s work not only contributes to the improvement of neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes but also helps shape the future of neurology and neurosurgery at a global scale. Collaborative by nature, our research spans various subspecialties, utilizing the resources of the Center for Clinical Research (CCR) and partnerships across institutions to drive innovation.

SIU Medicine’s Neurosurgery Department is at the forefront of innovative research, driving advancements across a broad spectrum of neurological disciplines. Our faculty and research teams are committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge through basic science, translational, and clinical investigations that address some of the most pressing challenges in neurosurgery. By fostering a collaborative research environment, we bring together experts from diverse scientific backgrounds to advance understanding and improve patient outcomes.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.

A Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test: Dr. Nate Jones spent a year in a habitat that simulated what life would be like for a space crew on Mars.