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Library
The AKC Canine Health Foundation Library is a comprehensive list of all the canine health articles available on this website. You can search for an article by research area or breed. The information is divided into four sections:
Articles Available for Download (PDF)
Discoveries - the print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
HealthE-Barks - view the archives of our e-Newsletter
Canine Health Articles
Recognizing Pneumothorax is Key to Survival September 6, 2011
Recently Dr. Nancy Kay saw two cases of pneumothorax in her practice. Recognizing the condition is key to dogs recover from this condition most often caused by a trauma.
Of Dogs and Men August 29, 2011
Researchers more than ever are adhering to the concept of One Medicine put forth by the physician Rudolf Virchow (1821-1903), who wrote: "Between animal and man there is no dividing line---nor should there be. The object is different but the experience obtained constitutes the basis of all medicine."
Gene therapy for osteosarcoma – what’s next? August 24, 2011
Animal Cancer Care and Research (ACCR) members from the University of Minnesota were key participants in a recently completed clinical trial testing a gene therapy approach to treat canine osteosarcoma.
Pilot study assesses feasibility of tissue collections and molecular profiling for personalized medicine studies August 24, 2011
Personalized medicine involves tailoring cancer treatment and prevention to the specific molecular nature of the individual and their cancer. The hope is that targeted therapies will be more effective with less risk for the patient than traditional treatments.
Canine Ear Inflammation and Infection August 22, 2011
Ear problems can cause a great deal of discomfort for dogs. So let's get to the bottom of the problem to understand what you can do to help your dog.
Canine Health Resources Available for Download (PDF)
Canine Influenza Update December 1, 2005
This article is about how to properly diagnose and treat canine influenza and where the latest updates can be found.
Cloning and Stem Cells December 1, 2005
This article shares an understanding of cloning. It also describes how stem cells can be cloned and have the ability to differentiate into other cell types.
2005 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference Summaries October 21, 2005
Summaries of the presentations made at the 2005 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference.
2005 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference Summary Slides October 21, 2005
Slides to accompany the presentation summaries for the 2005 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference.
Tufts Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference Summaries September 30, 2005
Presenation summaries from the 2005 Tufts Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference.
Discoveries
The print newsletter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
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