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Neurofilament light chain as a biomarker of meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology in dogs
Neurofilaments (Nfs) are neuron specific proteins that are highly expressed in axons. When axonal damage occurs, Nfs are released into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood stream. Neurofilament light chain (NfL) concentration in the CSF and blood have recently shown to reflect neuroaxonal damage and could be potential biomarkers for disease progression in humans.
Equine parvovirus hepatitis
In 1918 Theiler’s disease was first described in a group of horses in South Africa after the administration of an equine biological. This disease is characterized by acute hepatic necrosis and fulminant liver failure.
Antimicrobial discontinuation in dogs with acute aspiration pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia (AP) is a usual cause of bacterial pneumonia in veterinary practice. It is currently diagnosed based on compatible anamneses, clinical signs, and imaging.
Making the most of your veterinary career connections how to make and maintain your network
It’s a known fact that professional network is influential in all occupational fields and veterinary medicine isn’t an exception. A research study done by the platform LinkedIn has found that 85% of job opportunities were tied to previous connections.
Leishmaniosis in a cat with chronic diarrhoea as the only clinical manifestation
Leishmaniosis is a disease with limited information related to epidemiologic and clinical aspect in cats. Regardless, it seems to be an emerging disease in this species.
Association of gastric lymphofollicular hyperplasia with Helicobacter-like organisms in dogs
Gastric lymphofollicular hyperplasia (GLFH) is characterized by the formation of lymphoid nodules and follicles in the gastric mucosa. In humans this might reflect an active stimulation of lymphoid tissue by Helicobacter pylori, but how does it present in dogs?
Improve International launches new online Feline Nursing programme in partnership with ISVPS
An online Feline Nursing course has been launched by Improve International in order to help nurse technicians working in both general and referral practice extend their knowledge and skills. The course also offers the opportunity to achieve a Nurse Certificate (NCert), Veterinary Technician Certificate (VTCert) or Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert) from the International School of Veterinary […]
New Online Computed Tomography Programme Launched by Improve International
We are delighted to have launched an online programme in Computed Tomography (CT), offering a route to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert), accredited and awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies. CT is already a key element of the diagnostic imaging capability of many practices with its use set to increase in […]
An ultra-long-acting recombinant insulin for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in cats
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats, and its treatment relies upon the SC injection of insulin once- or twice-daily, along with dietary modification. In the majority of cats this is a life-long treatment. It is known that in people, increasing frequency of any drug has decreased adherence to treatment protocol. It is […]
Retrospective study on the use of lidocaine constant rate infusions for the treatment of ileus in ruminants and camelids
Although ileus is a poorly documented condition in ruminants, most of the cases happen after surgery and there are very few studies that mention drugs that can affect intestinal motility in these species. Lidocaine is frequently used in veterinary medicine, not just as a local anaesthetic but also as an anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory and prokinetic agent. […]
Development of an Ethogram/Guide for Identifying Feline Emotions: a New Approach to Feline Interactions and Welfare Assessment in Practice
Veterinary professionals in mixed and small animal practice frequently assess feline behaviour to safely interact with cats and monitor their wellbeing. If the practitioner makes a mistake assessing the behaviour this can result into a stressful situation to the cat and injury to the veterinarian. Cat-attack injuries are very common and have economic impact in […]
Improve International partners with University of Cambridge in CPD first
New Veterinary Academy Series to bring the latest thinking to vets and veterinary nurses Global veterinary education specialist Improve International has partnered with the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine to bring the latest evidence-based knowledge from the university’s specialists to veterinarians and veterinary nurses through the new Improve International Veterinary Academy Series. The […]
Repurposing medical devices as “button” esophagostomy tubes for extended nutritional support
Nutrition is essential for patient recovery and energy supply is strongly associated with hospital discharge. For this purpose, hospitalized animals often undergo a feeding tube placement, that for the long term should be esophageal (E-tubes). In animals, it is particularly important to be less invasive and to interfere minimally with natural behavior, and common E-tubes […]
Survey of Veterinarians Using a Novel Physical Compression Squeeze Procedure in the Management of Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome in Foals
Compared to other species, horses are born with a more functional and developed brain. This is thought to be an evolutionary mechanism for prey survival in the wild. In the equine species the transition from fetal in utero unconsciousness to extrauterine consciousness upon birth is critical for the survival of the neonate. Maintenance of in […]
Clinical efficacy of a benazepril and spironolactone combination in dogs with congestive heart failure due to myxomatous mitral valve disease: The BEnazepril Spironolactone STudy (BESST)
Cardiovascular disease is currently treated with drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). The use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists has gained a significant importance in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) in humans, partly due to the beneficial effects of adding spironolactone (S) to the standard therapy for CHF. The authors of this multicentric […]
The effect of short term peripheral parenteral nutrition on treatment outcomes and mortality in critically ill pediatric canine patients
It is known that nutritional supplementation improves the outcome of veterinary patients and that the preferred route is through the gastrointestinal tract (enteral nutrition). In cases of gastric or intestinal motility disorders the effective absorption and use of nutrients can be compromised. These disorders are common in ill canine pediatric patients who very easily become […]
