Veterinary medicine and news: Latest research

Research Updates

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Antigen and antibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring blastomycosis in dogs

May 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

The study discussed here demonstrates that enzyme immunoassay detection of B. dermatitidis antigen is a valuable addition to the arsenal of diagnostic tests.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

The effect of phenobarbital on serum triglyceride concentrations in epileptic dogs

May 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

This study demonstrates that epileptic dogs treated with phenobarbital alone or in combination with potassium bromide are more likely to be hypertriglyceridemic.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

The most prevalent diseases and major causes of death in retired racing greyhounds

May 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Retired racing greyhounds have become increasingly popular pets, but only sparse information regarding disease prevalence in this subset of dogs has been reported.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Using a scrotal mesh graft to repair degloving injuries

January 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Is hypotonic water effective as an adjuvant therapy for canine mast cell tumors?

January 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

This study's design limited the biases (nonrandomized patient population, complete tumor resection) inherent in previous studies that showed a decrease in mast cell tumor recurrence in dogs after deionized water injection and surgery.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Spinal fractures and luxations: Most common causes, most common outcomes

January 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Delineating histologic prognostic factors for feline osteosarcoma

January 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

From this report, histologic analysis of tissues in cats with osteosarcoma will aid clinicians in providing a prognosis for owners, especially if incomplete surgical resection (unclean margins) occurs.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Examining the risk factors for anesthetic-related deaths

January 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

This study reviews cases from numerous clinics and evaluates newer sedatives and anesthetics.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Update: How well does abdominal ultrasonographic evaluation guide surgeons?

February 1, 2008
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

In this retrospective study of 100 cases from a veterinary college, preoperative abdominal ultrasonography and exploratory laparotomy findings were reviewed to determine agreement and discrepancy rates and identify lesions likely to be missed by ultrasonography.

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