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Riluzole is an FDA-approved drug, currently used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease) and is currently in a Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (Clinical Trial #NCT01703117). The exact reason behind riluzole’s potential benefits on cognition in AD patients is unknown. One potential way may be through altering glutamate signaling in the brain, a neurotransmitter essential for learning and memory. A team of researchers at the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders at SIU Medicine lead by Kevin N. Hascup, PhD, and

Since 2020, firearm injuries have become the No. 1 cause of death in American children, according to the CDC. SIU Medicine's Dr. Ruchika Goel and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University studied national data to learn more about the children and adolescents affected, as well as the burden on hospitals and health care providers.

A recent study published in JAMA finds that the benefits of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms outweigh the risks for most women under age 60. It's good news for women who suffer from hot flashes, insomnia and other related problems.

A new medical procedure is now available in central Illinois for treating a common male malady. Water vapor therapy can be done in an outpatient setting to treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. BPH is present in the majority of men over age 40, and more than 90 percent of men over age 80, according to the National Institutes of Health. It affects the frequency and ease of urination. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine surgeon Kevin T. McVary, MD, professor and chair of the Division of Urology, and his staff have performed the treatment as part of a

Dr. Kruse is kicking off a News & Views Listening Tour with a series of small group discussions throughout the spring and summer months. During these sessions, he would like to hear from staff about the hope and challenges of our “new normal” - two years after COVID-19 changed everything about how we gather and work. If you would like to listen to the News & Views session that kicked off this plan you can find it on The Hive . Each session will be an hour and contain 10-12 employees. If you would like a chance to be included in one of the listening sessions, please select any options below to

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's Department of Population Science and Policy offers monthly newsletters to update friends, partners and supporters on new projects and information. Click here to receive The Pioneer and Pioneer Pulse. THE PIONEER The Pioneer is our quarterly newsletter focused on highlighting the incredible efforts of our faculty and staff, improving health outcomes in central and southern Illinois. The Pioneer - Volume 5.3 - August 11, 2022 This issue will introduce the new department chair, Dr. Wiley Jenkins, and will provide updates for projects from our

Newsradio WJPF Interview with Dr. Sameer Vohra on July 5th, 2017