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Genetic counselors use history to spot breast cancer risk
Family history, DNA testing help find clues to your health future
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Lab genetics counselors play critical behind-the-scenes role
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The laboratory inside the Sanford Imagenetics building may look like the location of scientific research, but more and more, laboratories like this one are playing a role in your health. Genetic counseling has been around since the 1970s, but in the past decade, lab genetic counseling has taken off. “I didn’t […]
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This no-cost genetic screening could improve your care
ImagineYou from Sanford Health can reveal your genetic health risks and more
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Imagenetics ImaGENE Precision Medicine Summit Sept. 5-6
Contact: Jon Berg Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Jon.Berg@sanfordhealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D. —The 13th annual ImaGENE Precision Medicine Summit will be held Sept. 5-6 in Sioux Falls with options for joining virtually. The theme for this year is Pharmacogenomics: State of the Art. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, research scientists, genetic counselors, residents and students are […]
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Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer
This inherited condition can cause several types of cancer
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Genetics helps woman find the key to her future heart health
Jessica Pickett wanted to control her cholesterol, a health issue affecting her parents, too
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Genetics transform breast cancer screenings
Podcast: Genes can share clues about cancer history and risks, says Larissa Risty
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Genetics helps find causes of mental illness
Geneticists can help ID family history, medicine choices and causes of symptoms
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Genetic counseling podcast: Larissa Risty talks about cancer
Find out why genetic counseling is useful and how to explore family history
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Which genetic tests are out there? A comparison
"Newt's World" podcast explores DNA testing with Sanford Health genetics experts
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Genetic testing for pediatric cancer
When is it appropriate for a child to have a genetic test? Counselors weigh in.
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Teaching genetic science, empathy and communication
Sanford Health is committed to the future of genetic counseling through a master's graduate program.
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Genetic testing importance and result types
Navigating genetic test results is best done with an expert who can explain what they mean.
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Personalized health care through genetic testing
A genetic counseling session allows for a thorough evaluation of an individual's medical history to create personalized care plan.
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What to know about genetic tests predicting breast cancer
If you could stop breast cancer before you were even diagnosed, should you? The answer is more complicated than you may think.
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