Effects are unique between males and females A recent study from the Hascup labs at SIU Medicine has shown how riluzole, a drug compound typically used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), showed different effects on models with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) depending on whether they were male or female. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease , the study reports male mouse models with Alzheimer’s and healthy models showed improved glucose tolerance with riluzole treatment. However, female mouse models with Alzheimer's disease did not show significant improvements in metabolism

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

Beginning July 1, 2023, all SIU Center for Family Medicine providers and locations will participate in TriCare – Humana Military for TriCare Select and TriCare Prime plans for medical and behavioral health services. Previously, participation was limited to SIU Medicine clinics and providers. On July 1, patients with TriCare -Humana Military can see providers throughout SIU Medicine and SIU Centers for Family Medicine. SIU Medicine is home to more than 300 qualified and compassionate health care providers. Insurance coverage varies by provider and location where patients are seen. Call us to

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria enter and infect parts of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder and kidneys. It's one of the most common types of infection in older adults, with more than 1 in 10 women over age 65 and nearly 1 in 3 women over age 85 reporting a UTI within the last year. There are several reasons why the risk of UTI increases with age. As we get older, we experience changes in our hormones, immune system and microbiome (the healthy bacteria living in the gut) that may make it harder to fight off infections. Many older adults also face issues

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria enter and infect parts of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder and kidneys. It's one of the most common types of infection in older adults, with more than 1 in 10 women over age 65 and nearly 1 in 3 women over age 85 reporting a UTI within the last year. There are several reasons why the risk of UTI increases with age. As we get older, we experience changes in our hormones, immune system and microbiome (the healthy bacteria living in the gut) that may make it harder to fight off infections. Many older adults also face issues