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Veteran: Why I got genetic testing

Veteran: Why I got genetic testing

Sanford Health offers all military & veteran patients genetic testing at no cost
Ashley Schwab 8 min read
Sanford Health’s path to bringing precision care to veterans

Sanford Health’s path to bringing precision care to veterans

Sanford Health President and CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft explains the program.
Jacqueline Palfy 5 min read
The genetics of height — and why it matters for everyone

The genetics of height — and why it matters for everyone

A recent seminar explored the genetics of height, dwarfism and ethics
SHN Staff 5 min read
Harry Potter and the genetics of inheritance

Harry Potter and the genetics of inheritance

"Who we are is the genes we’re born with and the experiences we have."
Megan Baldridge 14 min read
IGNITE II network brings genomics into everyday care

IGNITE II network brings genomics into everyday care

"The goal is timeliness: getting the right information to the physician before a patient needs it. IGNITE II is helping to create the pathway."
Ashley Schwab 10 min read
When and how psychiatry uses genetic testing

When and how psychiatry uses genetic testing

Treating depression, anxiety or ADHD can feel like a guessing game. Genetic tests may help.
Megan Baldridge 8 min read
Newborn screenings paved the way for modern genetic testing

Newborn screenings paved the way for modern genetic testing

How newborn screenings set the stage for the Sanford Chip.
Ashley Schwab 6 min read
Genetic testing importance and result types

Genetic testing importance and result types

Navigating genetic test results is best done with an expert who can explain what they mean.
Ashley Schwab 5 min read
Progress in ovarian cancer treatments

Progress in ovarian cancer treatments

New drugs and additional tests are giving ovarian cancer patients hope.
SHN Staff 6 min read
Ovarian cancer: Symptoms and why it’s hard to diagnose

Ovarian cancer: Symptoms and why it’s hard to diagnose

Ovarian cancer is the presence of malignant cells in the ovaries. There are three types: Epithelial, which are cancers that affect the outer surface of the ovary and comprise 90 percent of ovarian cancers. Stromal tumors in cells that produce the hormones. Tumors in germ cells, which produce the eggs. How it’s detected Unfortunately, detection […]
Anthony Sierra, MD 7 min read