Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorder. Symptoms may include delusions, hallucinations, depressed episodes, and manic periods of high energy. Treatment for this disorder includes a combination of medications and counseling.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder often characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to recognize what is real. Common symptoms include false beliefs, unclear or confused thinking, auditory hallucinations, reduced social engagement and emotional expression, and lack of motivation. Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychological and social therapy.
SIU School of Medicine will host its 48th Annual Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21. Students will receive diplomas at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield.
Book your school physicals today Now is the time to schedule your child’s back-to-school physical. Make an appointment with your primary care provider today. Who needs a school physical? Children who are new to the state of Illinois: Regardless of age, if your child will be attending school in Illinois for the first time they must turn in a physical exam before entering school for the first time. Children entering these grades: Early childhood, kindergarten or first grade (if the first year in school), sixth grade, and ninth grade. Please be aware that a child's athletic physical exam does not
Patients who have been diagnosed with Stage II or III melanoma and have had surgery may be eligible to participate in a new clinical trial at Simmons Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of a vaccine for melanoma. Stephen Stone, M.D., professor of dermatology at SIU School of Medicine, is the principal investigator on the study. This Phase III melanoma clinical trial uses a combination of proteins associated with laboratory-grown melanoma cells to stimulate the body’s immune system to fight the cancer. The
Simmons Cancer Institute will provide free colorectal cancer screening kits to area residents at a drive-through event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28. Guests can enter Simmons Cancer Institute’s circle drive (315 W. Carpenter) and remain in their vehicle while a kit is brought to them. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women in the United States and the second most common cause of cancer deaths when the groups are combined. Colorectal cancer is expected to cause more than 52,000 deaths during 2023
The SIU Pharmacy was established to provide patients with specialty oncology medications that are not commonly available at general retail pharmacies. In addition to filling prescriptions and counseling patients on their medications, the providers work on Prior Authorizations, often an extra step required for insurance to cover the specialized drugs’ costs. The Program Services Aide helps to coordinate financial assistance for patients who have large copays even after insurance coverage. The SCI pharmacy is located next to the Infusion Unit on the first floor of the Cancer Institute at 315 W
Simmons Cancer Institute Accepting Research Internship Applications Applications for the 2025 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine will be available in early January 2025. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Established in 2009, the paid internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates. It is funded through Denim & Diamonds, the cancer institute’s annual gala to
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Severe cases can be painful and even disabling. Treatment, when necessary, includes back braces and surgery.
