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Liposomal Clondronate as a Treatment for Malignant Histiocytosis February 1, 2012
Because of its devastating effects on a number of highly loved dog breeds, the AKC Canine Health Foundation sponsors a great deal of research on the diagnosis and treatment of malignant histiocytosis. One such study, initiated by scientists at Colorado State University, has identified a potentially useful new therapeutic option – liposomal clondronate.
Oh, That Flexible Neck February 1, 2012
Part 2 in a Series on Posture: So, what are some of the reasons our dogs have trouble standing comfortably or “stacking” correctly? The upper neck, the feet, and dentition/skull shape turn out to be the biggest players in abnormal posture, because they are areas rich in nerve cells that report on the body’s relationship to gravity, especially that of the head and neck.
Malignant Histiocytosis - Counting Copies January 23, 2012
By looking for DNA copy number aberrations in dogs with histiocytic cancers – genes that express abnormally few or far too many copies – researchers have begun to identify some of the genetic factors that may be putting dogs, and people, at risk.
Improving Treatments for Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism January 9, 2012
Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have looked at a treatment that could effectively help dogs with the atypical form of hyperadrenocorticism. Working with cultured human adrenal tumor cells, since canine cell lines aren’t available, they have identified a combination of two compounds – melatonin and lignan – which in preliminary studies looks like they might be able to bring many cases of atypical hyperadrenocorticism under control.
Overview of Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) January 2, 2012
Intervertebral disk disease is degeneration and protrusion of the intervertebral disk that results in compression of the spinal cord, spinal nerve, and/or nerve root. It is a common cause of spinal cord disease in dogs.
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Vaccination Issues of Concern to Dog Owners July 1, 1997
The rapid proliferation of vaccines and concerns for vaccine safety has resulted in critical scrutiny of vaccination guidelines by representatives from veterinary practice, veterinary organizations, vaccine manufacturers, and veterinary schools. At issue are concerns regarding which vaccines to administer and the frequency of administration required for optimum safety and protection.
The Interpretation of Clinical Signs July 1, 1997
The key to making a correct diagnosis depends on obtaining an accurate patient history and doing a complete physical examination. Obtaining a history is as much an art form as it is a scientific inquiry. It must be done as objectively as possible in order to obtain a truly accurate description of the patient's problems.
Glaucoma and Cataracts - Can We Eliminate Them? July 1, 1997
Of the inherited eye diseases in dogs, the glaucomas, cataracts, and progressive retinal degenerations are the most frequent, and all can produce visual impairment and blindness. With the advent of DNA methodologies, we have at our disposal a powerful tool to identify affected and carrier animals in many breeds preventing future cases of the disease.
1996 International Symposium on Canine Hypothyroidism Summary August 3, 1996
Presentation summaries from the International Conference on Canine Hypothyroidism where experts in the field gathered to provide updates on their research and discuss recommendations for testing and future investigations.
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