Telehealth services have rapidly gained popularity in recent years, reshaping the way health care is delivered and accessed. Dr. Michael Ruebhausen, plastic surgeon, shares insights on the advantages and barriers of telehealth services, discusses common myths and highlights its transformative impact on health care equity and patient satisfaction. Advantages of Telehealth: Unparalleled Convenience: “One of the big benefits is that people have a super computer in their pocket now,” Dr. Ruebhausen said. “This is granting them access to clinical consultations from the comfort of their homes.”

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Have you ever heard of stiff heart syndrome? Known clinically as cardiac amyloidosis , this condition mimics other heart health problems and, as a result, is often overlooked and untreated—which could lead to serious and even deadly complications. Here's what you need to know about cardiac amyloidosis. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Cardiac amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in the heart. As the amyloid proteins accumulate and start to replace healthy heart tissue, the heart begins to have a harder time working properly. Over time, this can cause the heart to

You are cordially invited to join us as we honor National Farm Safety and Health Week ! From September 17-23, SIU Medicine is doing its part to promote physical and mental wellness among farmers and their families. We recognize the crucial role that farmers and agricultural workers play. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation , a single U.S. farm feeds as many as 166 people annually both home and abroad. With a growing population, it's clear that the agricultural sector will continue to have a major influence over the global community's well-being. We also recognize that members of

You are cordially invited to join us as we honor National Farm Safety and Health Week ! From September 17-23, SIU Medicine is doing its part to promote physical and mental wellness among farmers and their families. We recognize the crucial role that farmers and agricultural workers play. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation , a single U.S. farm feeds as many as 166 people annually both home and abroad. With a growing population, it's clear that the agricultural sector will continue to have a major influence over the global community's well-being. We also recognize that members of

Where should research start in solving Alzheimer's? That's a tricky question to answer. What exactly are researchers looking for when trying to solve the Alzheimer’s puzzle? “It depends on the researcher,” says Kevin Hascup, PhD. “Really, the tried and true biomarkers are three — amyloid, tau and neurofilament light chain, or what is known as A/T/N.” A biomarker (molecules in blood, body fluid, and tissue) helps with understanding the changes that occur with age and disease onset. Each of the three A/T/N biomarkers progress in its own way in aging and with dementia. But no matter which

When you catch a cold or cut your finger, the immune system begins the healing process by clearing damaged cells. As we age, that process weakens. Health problems linger as immune systems aren’t quite as robust as they once were, whether it’s fighting bacteria, viruses, or cancer cells. Alzheimer’s researchers are now exploring a process called senescent cell accumulation to see if it could be detrimental.

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the