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SIU Medicine helps infertile couple on path to parenthood

Annie Klemm bounces as she runs to the slide at Sherman Village Park. Annie’s mother, Denise, follows with Baby Lucas on her hip. To nearby observers, Denise Klemm’s interactions with her two young children make motherhood seems so natural and easy. But eight years ago, having a family was anything but easy for Denise and her husband, Kevin, as they tried to get pregnant for more than three years. The Springfield couple’s path to parenthood set them on a journey they never anticipated, but one they felt passionately they had to complete. Filled with challenges and emotions, the journey tested
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SIU Medicine helps infertile couple on path to parenthood

Annie Klemm bounces as she runs to the slide at Sherman Village Park. Annie’s mother, Denise, follows with Baby Lucas on her hip. To nearby observers, Denise Klemm’s interactions with her two young children make motherhood seems so natural and easy. But eight years ago, having a family was anything but easy for Denise and her husband, Kevin, as they tried to get pregnant for more than three years. The Springfield couple’s path to parenthood set them on a journey they never anticipated, but one they felt passionately they had to complete. Filled with challenges and emotions, the journey tested
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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

You know all about menstruation, childbirth and menopause, but did you ever think you’d have to be concerned with something called Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?
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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

You know all about menstruation, childbirth and menopause, but did you ever think you’d have to be concerned with something called Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?
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Navigating holidays with dementia

For many, the holidays represent a time to create special moments and carry on long-held traditions with loved ones. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, it can be a time of higher anxiety. Those with dementia might be overwhelmed by being in a new environment or around many people they do not recognize. Caregivers have the additional stress of maintaining the holiday preparations while still caring for their loved one. And for those who are not typically around a person with dementia, it can be hard to understand why someone is acting differently – even strange – than before
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FDA requires patient notification of breast density

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
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FDA requires patient notification of breast density

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
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FDA requires patient notification of breast density

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
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FDA requires patient notification of breast density

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
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FDA requires patient notification of breast density

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.
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