Hepatitis is a term used to describe a wide range of conditions that currently affect millions of Americans. At SIU Medicine, our team of researchers, physicians and residents are able to bridge the gap between clinical research and clinical application, allowing our patients to experience advances in health care—including the latest innovations in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis. Hepatitis: The basics The liver is the body’s largest internal organ, located in the upper right portion of the abdomen. Its main job is to detoxify blood and metabolize chemicals, drugs and

Hepatitis is a term used to describe a wide range of conditions that currently affect millions of Americans. At SIU Medicine, our team of researchers, physicians and residents are able to bridge the gap between clinical research and clinical application, allowing our patients to experience advances in health care—including the latest innovations in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis. Hepatitis: The basics The liver is the body’s largest internal organ, located in the upper right portion of the abdomen. Its main job is to detoxify blood and metabolize chemicals, drugs and

Are you the parent of a child living with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? SIU Medicine has some of the area’s leading clinicians who provide care and support for children with ADHD and their loved ones. Our team is also closely involved in the latest research, innovation, and mentorship of future clinicians who will be providing care for this patient population We invite you to learn more about this condition and find out how SIU Medicine can help you and your family. What is ADHD? Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopment condition seen in

Are you the parent of a child living with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? SIU Medicine has some of the area’s leading clinicians who provide care and support for children with ADHD and their loved ones. Our team is also closely involved in the latest research, innovation, and mentorship of future clinicians who will be providing care for this patient population We invite you to learn more about this condition and find out how SIU Medicine can help you and your family. What is ADHD? Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopment condition seen in

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the regal King T’Challa in “Black Panther,” died of colon cancer Friday, August 28. Boseman was 43 years old. His family said he had been diagnosed in 2016, and was undergoing chemotherapy and surgery while still working on films. Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the United States. Doctors are seeing colon cancer rates rising in young people. “Screening for colorectal cancer used to begin at age 50, but it has recently been recommended to start at age 45,” says Jan Rakinic, MD, professor of surgery at SIU Medicine. “That

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the regal King T’Challa in “Black Panther,” died of colon cancer Friday, August 28. Boseman was 43 years old. His family said he had been diagnosed in 2016, and was undergoing chemotherapy and surgery while still working on films. Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the United States. Doctors are seeing colon cancer rates rising in young people. “Screening for colorectal cancer used to begin at age 50, but it has recently been recommended to start at age 45,” says Jan Rakinic, MD, professor of surgery at SIU Medicine. “That

This spring, hand sanitizer became one of the most sought-after products in the world. The spread of COVID-19 prompted the spike as consumers and health care workers alike looked for the germ-killing gel. But is it deserving of all the hype? An SIU School of Medicine microbiome expert weighs in with some pros and cons. Pros Hand sanitizer is convenient. It can be used anywhere, which makes it more likely to actually get used. It’s better than not washing your hands at all. Hand sanitizer can stop indirect transmission. In a hospital setting, it helps prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses

This spring, hand sanitizer became one of the most sought-after products in the world. The spread of COVID-19 prompted the spike as consumers and health care workers alike looked for the germ-killing gel. But is it deserving of all the hype? An SIU School of Medicine microbiome expert weighs in with some pros and cons. Pros Hand sanitizer is convenient. It can be used anywhere, which makes it more likely to actually get used. It’s better than not washing your hands at all. Hand sanitizer can stop indirect transmission. In a hospital setting, it helps prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS for short, is the leading cause of female infertility, according to the World Health Organization. This condition affects a surprising number of women of childbearing age—about 1 in 10. Even more alarming, up to 70% of affected women are undiagnosed, and the condition can lead to significant health issues such as type 3 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer. At SIU Medicine, our women's health team offers a variety of insightful and effective treatments and services to help women struggling with PCOS feel more in control of their

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS for short, is the leading cause of female infertility, according to the World Health Organization. This condition affects a surprising number of women of childbearing age—about 1 in 10. Even more alarming, up to 70% of affected women are undiagnosed, and the condition can lead to significant health issues such as type 3 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer. At SIU Medicine, our women's health team offers a variety of insightful and effective treatments and services to help women struggling with PCOS feel more in control of their