What is screening and is it beneficial?November 30, 2018Screening is the use of diagnostic tests in apparently healthy individuals with no clinical symptoms.1-2 Its purpose is to detect asymptomatic disease with the presumption that this can allow earlier, more effective intervention and will reduce suffering and delay or prevent death.
Education Center - SponsoredWhy Some Dogs Keep Seizing: Understanding and Managing Refractory Epilepsyby • PRN PharmacalThe severe impact of drug-resistant epilepsy highlights the importance of aiming for complete seizure control in all dogs experiencing seizures. It's crucial to enhance our understanding of the reasons behind drug resistance and how they relate to various causes, progression of the disease, and affected breeds.
Stem cell treatments hold promise, require more researchOctober 24, 2018Over the past several years, some companies have produced various stem cell products for treating a variety of equine conditions, including tendon and ligament injuries, laminitis, and ocular issues, to name a few. There’s no question stem cells carry tremendous promise for the treatment of many diseases and injuries.
IDEXX initiative seeks to minimize radiation risksMarch 21, 2017To raise awareness among veterinary professionals that every radiation dose of any magnitude may lead to increased health risks, and to promote best practice safety principles, IDEXX Laboratories Inc., with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the American College of Veterinary Radiology, aim to reduce the risks of radiation exposure with a new initiative: Lower the Dose.
