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Preventive Veterinary Medicine Apr 2017
SVEPM 2016 - Current multidisciplinary advances in veterinary epidemiology and economics, Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine conference Elsinore, Denmark 16-18 March 2016.
Topics: Animal Diseases; Animals; Denmark; Epidemiology; Societies; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 28364877
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.03.004 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Sep 2017This article presents relevant advances in avian medicine and surgery over the past 5 years. New information has been published to improve clinical diagnosis in avian... (Review)
Review
This article presents relevant advances in avian medicine and surgery over the past 5 years. New information has been published to improve clinical diagnosis in avian diseases. This article also describes new pharmacokinetic studies. Advances in the understanding and treatment of common avian disorders are presented in this article, as well. Although important progress has been made over the past years, there is still much research that needs to be done regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of avian diseases and evidence-based information is still sparse in the literature.
Topics: Animals; Bird Diseases; Birds; Evidence-Based Practice; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 28781035
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2017.04.002 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Jan 2015Laser therapy is an increasingly studied modality that can be a valuable tool for veterinary practitioners. Mechanisms of action have been studied and identified for the... (Review)
Review
Laser therapy is an increasingly studied modality that can be a valuable tool for veterinary practitioners. Mechanisms of action have been studied and identified for the reduction of pain and inflammation and healing of tissue. Understanding the basics of light penetration into tissue allows evaluation of the correct dosage to deliver for the appropriate condition, and for a particular patient based on physical properties. New applications are being studied for some of the most challenging health conditions and this field will continue to grow. Additional clinical studies are still needed and collaboration is encouraged for all practitioners using this technology.
Topics: Animals; Laser Therapy; Physical Therapy Modalities; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 25432681
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.09.003 -
The Veterinary Record Jan 2022
Topics: Animals; Education, Veterinary; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 34994454
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Preventive Veterinary Medicine Feb 2018
SVEPM 2017-Recent developments and contemporary foci in veterinary epidemiology and economics, Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine conference Inverness, Scotland 29-31 March 2017.
Topics: Animal Diseases; Animals; Epidemiology; Scotland; Societies; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 29229285
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.11.024 -
Veterinary Journal (London, England :... Jan 2016Excitement in the field of tumor immunotherapy is being driven by several remarkable breakthroughs in recent years. This review will cover recent advances in cancer... (Review)
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Excitement in the field of tumor immunotherapy is being driven by several remarkable breakthroughs in recent years. This review will cover recent advances in cancer immunotherapy, including the use of T cell checkpoint inhibitors, engineered T cells, cancer vaccines, and anti-B cell and T cell antibodies. Inhibition of T cell checkpoint molecules such as PD-1 and CTLA-4 using monoclonal antibodies has achieved notable success against advanced tumors in humans, including melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. Therapy with engineered T cells has also demonstrated remarkable tumor control and regression in human trials. Autologous cancer vaccines have recently demonstrated impressive prolongation of disease-free intervals and survival times in dogs with lymphoma. In addition, caninized monoclonal antibodies targeting CD20 and CD52 just recently received either full (CD20) or conditional (CD52) licensing by the United States Department of Agriculture for clinical use in the treatment of canine B-cell and T-cell lymphomas, respectively. Thus, immunotherapy for cancer is rapidly moving to the forefront of cancer treatment options in veterinary medicine as well as human medicine.
Topics: Animals; Immunotherapy; Neoplasms; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 26545847
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.10.008 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... May 2020The history of companion animal euthanasia includes a blend of good and bad methodology, the shifting landscape of the human-animal bond, and maturation of the... (Review)
Review
The history of companion animal euthanasia includes a blend of good and bad methodology, the shifting landscape of the human-animal bond, and maturation of the veterinary euthanasia experience. Time has shown us that critical exploration of what once was acceptable will lead the way to modern best practices. Animal welfare remains at the heart of the procedure, with equally matched attention now given to client and veterinary team well-being. Although euthanasia will continue to evolve, it is clear through the twenty-first century advancements, a tipping point of necessary change is upon us.
Topics: Animal Welfare; Animals; Animals, Domestic; Euthanasia, Animal; History, 19th Century; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Human-Animal Bond; Terminology as Topic; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 32115283
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2019.12.001 -
The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La... Mar 2023
Topics: Animals; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 36874541
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Annual Review of Animal Biosciences Feb 2017This article summarizes the relevant definitions related to biomarkers; reviews the general processes related to biomarker discovery and ultimate acceptance and use; and... (Review)
Review
This article summarizes the relevant definitions related to biomarkers; reviews the general processes related to biomarker discovery and ultimate acceptance and use; and finally summarizes and reviews, to the extent possible, examples of the types of biomarkers used in animal species within veterinary clinical practice and human and veterinary drug development. We highlight opportunities for collaboration and coordination of research within the veterinary community and leveraging of resources from human medicine to support biomarker discovery and validation efforts for veterinary medicine.
Topics: Animals; Biomarkers; Humans; Research; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 27860493
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The Veterinary Clinics of North... Sep 2017Because most research on rabbit husbandry, welfare, and nutrition was performed on production animals, evidence for best practices in pet rabbits is scarce, and... (Review)
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Because most research on rabbit husbandry, welfare, and nutrition was performed on production animals, evidence for best practices in pet rabbits is scarce, and guidelines must be based on transfer of results, deduction, and common sense. Rabbits benefit from being kept with at least one conspecific; from large enclosures and multistory hutches; from drinking water offered ad libitum in open dish drinker systems; and from receiving hay ad libitum, with restricted amounts of fresh grass, herbs, or green leafy vegetables, and a high-fiber complete diet. Offering hay ad libitum bears several advantages and should be considered a matter of course.
Topics: Animal Husbandry; Animal Nutrition Sciences; Animals; Evidence-Based Practice; Housing, Animal; Rabbits; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 28781038
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2017.04.006