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Effects are unique between males and females A recent study from the Hascup labs at SIU Medicine has shown how riluzole, a drug compound typically used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), showed different effects on models with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) depending on whether they were male or female. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease , the study reports male mouse models with Alzheimer’s and healthy models showed improved glucose tolerance with riluzole treatment. However, female mouse models with Alzheimer's disease did not show significant improvements in metabolism

Members of the otolaryngology division gathered with alumni during a private reception at the 121 st AAO Annual Meeting, which was held in Chicago. The Annual Meeting and OTO Experience is for practicing otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons and associates, research and senior academic professors and chairs. Dr. Bauer and members of the division took the opportunity to connect with numerous SIU surgery alumni.

1970s Steven Dodge, MD, ’75, is the physician assistant program director for Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Grant Holland, MD, ‘75, is a cardiologist with Intermountain Medical Group in Ogden, Utah. Pat Zimmermann, MD, ’78, was named Family & Community Medicine Preceptor of the Year by St. Louis University. Kerry Florence, MD, ’78, retired from the practice of emergency medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. John McMillan, MD, ’79, plans on retiring in Dec. 2018 from his radiology practice in Overland Park, Kansas. Ann Stroink, MD, ’79, was featured in

SIU School of Medicine Alumni convened in Springfield on June 23-25 for Reunion 2023.

Dr. Poland has been an outspoken advocate for mandatory flu shots, inspiring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation for all persons over the age of six months to get one.

S ix-week course designed to enhance caregivers' skills

Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Oct. 2, classes will meet from 1 to 3 pm on Mondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., Springfield. Participants must pre-register to attend; walk-ins will not be accepted. To learn more or to register, contact Greg Kyrouac, 217-545-7199 or gkyrouac@siumed.edu . The Savvy Caregiver classes are designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge and confidence in their role by providing

Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Feb. 16, classes will meet at 2-4 pm on Fridays, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, at First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jackonsville. Participants must pre-register to attend; walk-ins will not be accepted. To learn more or to register, contact Greg Kyrouac, 217-545-7199 or gkyrouac@siumed.edu . The Savvy Caregiver classes are designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge and confidence in their role by providing: A better

One in 3 seniors die with dementia, more than breast and prostate cancers combined. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer’s Association projects it will affect about 13 million of us by 2050. Each September, the SIU Medicine community recognizes World Alzheimer's Month. This is an ideal time to help people learn more about Alzheimer's disease and dispel some myths about dementia. Want to get involved and broaden your understanding of Alzheimer’s? Here are some ideas to get you inspired. Share your experiences with Alzheimer's disease Having open and

Agitation and behavior changes can shape Alzheimer’s journey For many, memory loss is the hallmark sign of Alzheimer’s and dementia. But dementia does more than cloud memory. It can alter how people communicate, change their personality and attitude and lead to agitation or erratic behavior. Dementia can cause lack of judgement, a lack of empathy or difficulty in interpreting and communicating feelings. Neither the person nor the behavior is the problem—the issue often lies in an unmet need or emotion that the person is trying to communicate. There are many kinds of dementia. And in turn, each