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Medications that help to lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss have emerged as a promising new option for people who struggle with their weight. These drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, have proven to be very effective. However, like many medications, they may come with gastrointestinal (GI) side effects that can impact a patient’s comfort and adherence.

All potential bidders should complete a bidders application form. The form may be submitted to any State of Illinois university. SIU School of Medicine maintains a bidders' list according to commodities offered. Bidders should indicate the commodities for which you wish to be considered suppliers (commodity listing). Bids are solicited for most purchases. Bids that are required to be advertised will most generally be available for download on the Illinois Public Higher Education bulletin located at: http://www.procure.stateuniv.state.il.us

School is back in session and that means the four Rs: Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic and eating Right. To help your kids continue to eat healthy while at school, we asked SIU School of Medicine registered dietitian Cheryl Burns some common questions parents have about packing their kids’ lunches. How do I prep a lunch for a picky eater? Involve your child in the choices. Have your kids pick the fruit and vegetables for lunches while at the grocery store, then when packing the meal, offer a couple choices. This lets them have some control of the meal. Try to include one item they like when you’re

Residents across the United States are going to be treated to an amazing celestial event on Monday, August 21. A solar eclipse will be streaking across the continent from Oregon to South Carolina. It’ll move from coast to coast in 90 minutes. During the eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, creating a black shadow that makes the sun’s aurora briefly visible. At 1:20 pm, this halo effect--or totality--will reach its point of greatest duration in Makanda, Illinois, just a few miles south of Southern Illinois University’s main campus in Carbondale. The first day of classes have

Around 3.4 million people in America have epilepsy, a chronic health condition that causes seizures. If you or someone you love experiences epileptic seizures, it's important to know some basic safety strategies to help prevent seizure-related injuries, including injuries sustained if a person falls or chokes while having a seizure. Inside the home is the most common place for someone to experience a seizure-related accident, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. While seizures can be a little scary, preparing yourself and your loved ones is one of the best ways to feel more in control. Here

With 1 in 5 children experiencing at least one major depressive episode each year, parents must stay on top of their child’s mental state for their success in school and their overall well-being.

It is our goal that students connect with the SIU SOM campuses and consider them “home” for many years to come. But we don’t wait until students graduate to serve them! Alumni Relations and the SIU SOM Alumni Society support many events and programs that benefit students the day they step onto campus. We support activities such as: Events with Alumni Exam study snacks White coats presented to students at White Coat Ceremony Winter Ball , a social event for medical students Membership at the Springfield YMCA for each student, including his or her immediate household Opportunities for students

Researchers estimate that nearly every sexually active male and female will at some point during their lives, play host to a sexually transmitted illness that can cause everything from genital warts and cervical cancer to neck and oral cancer. The good news is that in 80-90% of cases, the virus will clear up on its own within two years. Human papilloma virus (HPV), the cause of almost all cervical cancers, affects more than 79 million Americans. And while condoms are somewhat effective at preventing the illness, they aren’t a guarantee since the virus can infect areas not covered by a condom

FREE CME Participants will be able to: •Make high quality, effective recommendations for HPV vaccination as cancer prevention for every 11 or 12-year-old patient. •Assess HPV vaccine coverage for each provider in your practice and develop an office-wide strategy to improve it. •Implement systems strategies to improve HPV vaccine coverage. •Engage the entire practice, not just the healthcare providers, in committing to improve HPV vaccine coverage.