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Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

The Office of Population Science and Policy, Executive Director, Sameer Vohra, MD, JD, MA, FAAP quoted in Illinois Times recent article What's Behind Bad Behavior? Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Adhering to a healthy diet can do more than help you lose some weight. Whether it’s lowering risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, helping the digestive system or simply keeping your eyes, skin and teeth in better shape, eating healthier can make a significant difference for your body. It’s also good for the brain. The MIND diet As we age, Alzheimer’s is something many of us worry about developing. Studies are clear – a healthy diet goes a long way in protecting brain health. It’s something clinicians and researchers at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine take seriously. A study at

Recent Alzheimer’s disease research is shedding new light on why women are more likely to develop the disease than men.

When a domestic violence matter becomes news, one question is always shouted the loudest: why didn’t she leave? And with that question comes the implication that, by staying in the relationship, the survivor somehow deserved what happened. As the second part in our two-part series examining why survivors of assault don’t report, we’re looking at domestic violence. Why don’t victims leave, and why don’t they call the police?

When a house is robbed, rarely is the question posed of “Why was the house decorated that way if it didn’t want burglarized?” When a car is broken into, no one says “Well it should have been covered up.” But when someone is sexually harassed, assaulted or raped, those are always the first words uttered. Survivors or sexual assault face not only unimaginable trauma, but judgment after the fact. Many survivors don’t report attacks to avoid this or because of the societally prevalent idea that no one would believe them anyway. In the first of two blogs examining why victims don’t report attacks, we’re looking at sexual assault. We spoke to Jeanné Hansen, licensed clinical social worker with the SIU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, about why these crimes go so heavily unreported.

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the

The Winter edition of Aspects was distributed in December 2019. In this issue, readers can explore: The Bohn Nielsen Lobby, an upgraded entrance and gathering spot within 801 North Rutledge Plans for the Lincoln Scholars Program, which will prepare eight medical students to specialize in rural-based primary medicine How a woodworking accident tested the skills of microsurgeon Michael Neumeister, MD A fashion show that raised spirits, awareness and cancer research funds A profile of Sangita Basnet, MD, a pediatrician, mother and medical champion both here and abroad Three generations of the

Registration is now open for the AWIMS Leadership Development Series (all virtual), featuring five esteemed SIU leaders who will share leadership lessons through the lens of advocacy. Topics & speakers will include the following: Wellness and Joy in Work: Leadership and Advocacy around Wellness at the Institutional Level Susan T. Hingle, MD, FRCP and Christine Todd, MD Advocacy and Our Next Generation: The Value of Mentorship in Building Future Leaders Michael Phelon Leadership and Advocacy in Public Health: Collaboration, Communication, and Compassion Sameer Vohra, MD, JD Leadership and

The Alliance for Women and Medicine and Science and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second annual Women in Medicine and Science Professional Development conference on Friday, June 14 in the MCLI. Dean and Provost Dr. Jerry Kruse kicked off the conference with an uplifting speech on the importance of groups such as AWIMS in an institution. With a focus on the timely and important theme of wellness, speakers addressed topics such as an organizational approach to reducing burnout, personal resilience through gratitude, nutrition and improving well-being through coaching