Genetically engineered virus used to fight cancer in trial
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health recently launched a clinical trial using a genetically engineered virus that aims to destroy therapy-resistant tumors. The Phase I immunotherapy trial is for those ages 18 and older with metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The treatment injects an oncolytic (cancer-destroying) virus — vesicular stomatitis […]
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Lower family’s cancer risk by eating foods like carrot soup
Eat your vegetables! Do you remember hearing that as a child? Yes, your mother was right. No single food or food component can protect you against cancer itself, but there is strong evidence that a diet filled with a variety of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans helps lower risk for […]
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Clinical trial uses a genetically engineered virus to fight cancer
Sanford Health first in nation to launch Phase I of the Vyriad viro-immunotherapy trial SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sanford Health recently launched a clinical trial using a genetically-engineered virus that aims to destroy therapy-resistant tumors. The Phase I immunotherapy trial is for those ages 18 and older with metastatic solid tumors that have not responded […]
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Tired? Nauseous? Could you be pregnant?
Knowing the common signs and symptoms of pregnancy can help you identify when you may be pregnant and need a home urine or blood test.
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Tips for baby’s first bath
Is your newborn ready for a bath? Bathing tips for happy, squeaky clean baby.
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Facts about epidurals that ease the pain of labor
An epidural is a safe way to ease pain during delivery
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Grandparents raising grandchildren: What to know
Raising your grandkids? Help is available through insurance, nutrition and more
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F-M Ambulance records number of ambulance runs
F-M Ambulance had a record-breaking day Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, with 122 calls for service in 24 hours that day, beating the old record of 107, which happened during the Fargo Marathon. The next day they responded to 106 calls. Sherm Syverson, senior director of F-M Ambulance, said this is remarkable for several reasons. The […]
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Pregnancy glow vs. pregnancy skin
Your skin during pregnancy from pregnancy glow to acne
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Harvard and Sanford Health partner on schools effort
Classrooms and communities in South Dakota and Massachussetts benefit from genetics ed
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