NIH issues grant to further canine cancer researchSeptember 30, 2016The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a $500,000 grant to fund a study aimed at increasing the understanding about the interactions between cancer and the immune system in dogs with naturally occurring tumors. The researchers will then apply that knowledge to the understanding of human cancer.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
Pennsylvania researchers unveil similarities in canine, human blinding diseaseSeptember 8, 2016A group of researchers from various departments within the University of Pennsylvania recently reported that the disease course of Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) in canines and humans share remarkable similarities.
Cannabis for brain tumors?June 16, 2016Questions about cannabis, including its risks, benefits and legality, just keep coming. Fortunately, as data accrue, evidence is growing that can support and inform our recommendations regarding cannabis, both pro and con.
Penn vet research's work shows way to identify animals at risk of blood clotsMay 25, 2016Patients who are critically ill — be they dog, cat or human — have a tendency toward blood-clotting disorders, according to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine press release.
