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Mount Zion High School students will experience a crash reenactment on Friday, April 26, at Braves Parkway, east of the school. SIU’s ThinkFirst injury prevention program is coordinating and presenting the event.

"Nalbuphine for Opioid-Induced Urine Retention" Authors: Abdisamad M. Ibrahim, MD; Zainab Obaidi, MD; Gordon Ruan, MD; Dorcas Adaramola, MD, MPH; Sharon Onguti, MD, MPH Congratulations to Internal Medicines faculty and residents! Published: Ann Intern Med. 2018. DOI: 10.7326/L18-0387 ©2018 American College of Physicians http://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2698902/nalbuphine-opioid-induced-uri…

SIU School of Medicine and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Illinois Chapter hosted a conference on March 14 as part of National Social Work Month. Participants received training and tips during the day-long conference at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation in Springfield. NASW Illinois Chapter West Central District Chair Laura Hepp Kessel and Executive Director Joel Rubin welcomed guests from around the state before introducing Greg Jensen, administrative director of the SIU School of Medicine Neuroscience Institute. Jensen trained the attendees on Ethics and Risk

April is National Stress Awareness Month, but we are all aware that stress isn’t limited to one month a year. As you look for ways to make your life less stressful, consider the use of telehealth services to address your stress with a professional provider and ease the stress sometimes associated with medical appointments. How can I use telehealth to directly address my stress? When it comes to stress management, telehealth has emerged as a valuable tool, providing efficient and convenient ways to access therapy, counseling and other mental health services. Many people struggle to find the

For many, the holidays represent a time to create special moments and carry on long-held traditions with loved ones. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, it can be a time of higher anxiety. Those with dementia might be overwhelmed by being in a new environment or around many people they do not recognize. Caregivers have the additional stress of maintaining the holiday preparations while still caring for their loved one. And for those who are not typically around a person with dementia, it can be hard to understand why someone is acting differently – even strange – than before

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Neurology Symposium This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems and emergencies for primary care providers, hospitalists, Emergency Medicine providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order, understand the significance of abnormal MRI findings and identify the need for referral to a neurologist.

This conference is designed for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Advanced practice providers and other health professionals are welcome to attend. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including: headache epilepsy movement disorders stroke neuropathy cognitive disorders multiple sclerosis pain Explain the indications and utility of EEG, EMG and neuroimaging studies. Discuss the approach to palliative

This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order and the significance of abnormal findings, and identify the need for referral to a neurologist. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. • List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including headache

This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order and the significance of abnormal findings, and identify the need for referral to a neurologist. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. • List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including headache

Coordination to improve quality, lower costs Patients with complex brain and spine disorders may benefit from a new, multispecialty clinic at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. The Neuroscience Institute (NSI) will consolidate SIU’s departments of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry into a single-site outpatient clinical care center staffed by more than 50 neuroscience providers. The institute will care for patients with a range of disorders including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, spine disease