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Many people are able to fully recover from COVID-19. However, some continue to have long-lasting health effects. These patients, often called long-haulers, may need focused medical care to address the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Post-COVID conditions are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience for weeks after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Typical long-lasting symptoms: • Brain fog, or trouble concentrating, remembering or sleeping • Blood-clotting disorders • Anxiety and depression • Blood sugar issues including diabetes •

Patients suffering from PTSD experience frequent feelings of worry and stress resulting from having witnessed or experienced a frightening or highly stressful event. Treatment includes different types of psychotherapy as well as medications to manage depression and anxiety.

The Traditional Track MEDPREP Program is a two-year course of study designed to provide maximum focus on academic skill development and foundational knowledge in the sciences. This is our most popular program of study, for students preparing for medical or dental school (students interested in dentistry: please also visit our pre-dental page ). Typically, about two-thirds of MEDPREP students in each class are in the traditional track. Advantages include: The most focused curriculum for sharpening foundational knowledge and improving academic skills. More time available to prepare for the MCAT

Premature ovarian failure refers to a loss of normal function of your ovaries, generally defined as regular release of eggs and estrogen production, before age 40. Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, irritability, and infertility. Treatment includes hormone therapy and supplements to help prevent osteoporosis.

Prenatal care is a preventive level of healthcare which provides regular check-ups to treat and prevent potential health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy. It also promotes healthy lifestyles for the benefit of both mother and child.

Prenatal nutrition services are provided by SIU HealthCare dieticians. Prenatal nutrition addresses nutrient recommendations before and during pregnancy. Proper nutrition during pregnancy has a strong positive influence on birth weight and further development of the infant.

Each year the American Cancer Society projects that more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed, and more than 51,000 colorectal cancer-related deaths could occur. Despite these somber statistics, there is good news: Outcomes and survival rates from colorectal cancer dramatically improve when the condition is detected early. One of the most essential aspects of early detection and screening is a procedure known as a colonoscopy. What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure that allows a physician to internally examine your colon (large intestine) and rectum