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SIU School of Medicine receives major gift for Alzheimer's research

A major gift to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will transform the health care of people throughout Illinois and beyond. Dale and Deborah Smith recently donated a substantial financial

SIU Authors February 2021

SIU School of Medicine authors published 32 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 32 citations in PubMed

SIU Authors January 2021

SIU School of Medicine authors published 23 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 23 citations in PubMed

SIU Authors December 2020

SIU School of Medicine authors published 29 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 29 citations in PubMed
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Medical Students Training with Local Physicians

Family physicians in several Illinois communities are hosting students from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine through February 26. The students are participating in the school’s Family
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SIU Forum to Discuss Racial Inequalities, Impacts on Health Care

Understanding the effects of racism and other inequities within the health care system is the focus of a lecture and forum on February 9 and 10 in Springfield. Dr. Joia Adele Crear-Perry, founder and
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SIU Medicine Covid-19 Testing Locations in February

SIU Medicine will continue COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in February. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the testing operation will be hosted by Abundant Faith Christian Center

New study looks at use of Riluzole to slow Alzheimer's progression

Riluzole is an FDA-approved drug, currently used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease) and is currently in a Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s

600 Hours of Coaching and 25 Collaborations: cHOP Celebrates Second Anniversary

A letter from Associate Dean Susan Hingle, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA cHOP celebrates its second anniversary in January 2021. We have had the opportunity to reflect on the past two years and are pleased to