Body’s own cells are focus of type 1 diabetes clinical trial
Sanford Health is collaborating with Caladrius Biosciences, Inc., a New Jersey-based cell-therapy company, on a clinical trial that explores whether increasing the number of a person’s regulatory T cells (Treg cells) can help adolescents fight newly onset type 1 diabetes. The trial, known as “The Sanford Project: T-Rex Study” (NCT02691247), tests the safety and effectiveness […]
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Profile by Sanford passes 1 million pounds lost milestone
Sanford Health’s weight management system has helped its members lose more than 1 million pounds. Profile by Sanford’s members, which now total nearly 50,000, reached the milestone across its 25 locations in 10 states. Built on clinical research and advisory oversight from Sanford physicians and researchers, Profile uses meal-replacement products, nutritionally complete food and health […]
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Sanford Health eyes more growth in Ghana
Sanford Health has more than doubled its locations in Ghana in the past three months thanks to a public-private partnership with the national government in the African country. Ghana Health Services recently transitioned 12 of its facilities in the Central and Western Regions of Ghana to Sanford World Clinics. These locations were operating under the […]
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Cancer clinical trial aims to activate immune system
A new Sanford Health clinical trial will explore a drug’s ability to activate the body’s immune system to fight head and neck cancer. Oncologist and cancer researcher Steven Powell, M.D., developed and will lead the Merck Investigator Studies Program (MISP) trial using the investigational drug pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy for participants […]
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Clinical trials: ‘Increased treatment options’
David Pearce, president of Sanford Research, recently talked to MED Magazine about clinical trials.
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Breast cancer journeys different for every woman
Sanford Bemidji's entire oncology team works together to develop treatment plans to fit each patient's specific needs both medically and emotionally.
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Sanford to help improve access to health care across Africa
Two leaders in bringing health equity to global locations are collaborating to improve care in Africa. Sanford International Clinics and Global Health Corps have partnered to enhance the level of care in developing parts of the continent. The two organizations, which both have an existing presence in Africa, will work to develop health care professionals […]
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Kidney transplant, dialysis save life of Minnesota man
Jeff Prins is grateful for the person who chose to be an organ donor and the care of Sanford Health.
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Sanford Research to study rare genetic disorder
A Sanford Research scientist is using an innovative pig model to better understand a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors in the nervous system, thanks to a more than $1.7 million grant from the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF). Jill Weimer, Ph.D., and her team received the award as part of CTF’s Synodos for NF 1 program, a unique collaboration […]
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Sanford Health breaks ground on Imagenetics building
Construction is officially underway on a 100,000-square-foot building dedicated to Sanford Imagenetics, a program unique to Sanford that integrates genomic medicine with innovative primary care for adults. Representatives from Sanford Health, the City of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce participated in the groundbreaking ceremony on […]
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