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Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.

Ear drainage, or discharge, is any fluid that leaks from the ear. It can be the result of infection of the inner or outer ear, injury or eardrum rupture, or a growth or cyst in the ear.

Ear infections are any inflammation of the inner, middle, or outer ear. Ear pain or discharge are the most common symptoms. They can usually be treated medically.

Ear reconstruction is a type of plastic surgery designed to restore normal appearance and function to a patient's ear. The deformation may be congenital or the result of injury.

Ear tumors may be benign or malignant, and can occur in the inner ear, ear canal, or outer ear. Surgery may be required as treatment.

Prepare for the road ahead. Learn how to cope with memory loss. The Early Stage Memory Loss Program is an annual supportive group seminar series for individuals with early stage memory loss and their care partners. Sessions are led by Smith Alzheimer's Center at SIU Medicine professionals, and feature expert information and advice for both persons with memory loss and their families. At each meeting, the group meets for an educational session followed by separate support group sessions, one for persons with memory loss and one for family caregivers. Who can participate? Persons with an early

These disorders include bulimia, anorexia, binge eating, and other abnormal behaviors. Treatment varies based on the type and severity of the disorder, and can take place in settings such as community programs, hospitals, day programs, and groups.

As the days grow shorter and the to-do list gets longer, taking care of yourself by eating right remains a constant. In order to take care of everyone else’s needs, it’s important to take care of yourself first. Eating right is a great place to start. Here is a quick guide to get into a good routine. Start the day off with a good breakfast! First thing in the morning, get up and have a glass of water. Then have a breakfast that includes some protein, whole grain and fruit. Eggs are a quick and easy way to get protein, or go for Greek yogurt, peanut butter or low-fat cottage cheese. Protein