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Lilah Newton in hospital bed

Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

ND family traveled 3 states to save daughter’s life and continue her recovery

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 15 min read

stent graft: Dr. Patrick Kelly performs an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair wearing a glowing head lamp and surgical mask. A computer screen is behind him and nurses stand beside him.

Sanford Health launches startup program in 2020

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

Alyssa Bossman in hospital bed awaiting surgery.

Brain tumor just a temporary setback for USD senior

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Blue ilustration of human brain on white background with dots and lines respresenting overstimulation

Neuropsychologist invents ‘brain break’ cap at Sanford

Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Ep. 7: Stroke expertise key to saving lives

35 min ⋅ May 24th

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva shares important information on signs and symptoms of a stroke along with a personal story from a stroke survivor.

Ep. 8: Caring for patients who suffer a stroke

38 min ⋅ May 17th

What providers should look for in patients and when to refer to neurology specialist

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva with PPE on.

Strokes and COVID-19: What you need to know about symptoms

Doctors are discovering coronavirus can affect all organs, including your brain

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Adult soccer player in orange uniform prepares to hit soccer ball with his head at outdoor match. One teammate and two opponents run toward him in the background.

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Dr. Josefine Combs helps athletes and other patients after head injury

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

An elderly woman's hands rest in her lap, while a hospital bracelet sits on her wrist

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Learn what hospitals are doing to thwart this common state of confusion

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

A doctor wears a mask in front of a computer while he talks with a patient in an examination room

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Some who should seek medical attention may not because of pandemic concerns

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Bob Bieberdorf, who had a stroke and subsequent rehab, twists to his left while seated as he holds a pipe in his hands.

Rehab work, positive attitude give stroke patient life back

'If you want to get better, you have to want to work'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

A male nurse shares his stethoscope with an elementary school boy as they sit on an exam room table.

Kindness is a core value at USD medical school

Medical students learn kind habits go beyond bedside manner

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

Kevin Francis, who studies Batten disease, sits in a corner of his lab area.

Researcher feels urgency, knowing families who need help

Kevin Francis, Ph.D., studies fatal childhood Batten disease at Sanford Research

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Friedreich's ataxia rare disease Raena Brendtro and Dan Brendtro petting thier dog, Luca

Man fundraises for research-study inspiration: his daughter

Friedreich's ataxia can't be stopped yet, but two men have formed a bond trying

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 37 min read

Scientist L-J Pilaz wears a lab coat, seated at a lab bench at Sanford Research.

Brain researcher L-J Pilaz is ‘like a discovery junkie’

New addition to Sanford Research looks at neural stem cells' role in development

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Steve Stark, aka Mr. History, stands in front of a classroom wearing a black frock coat, black hat and holding a pocketwatch.

Mr. History heads to front of the class again after stroke

After rehab, Steve Stark gets back to telling and illustrating historical events

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

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