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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - CSU diagnostic lab works to protect animal and human health
The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes some 500,000 tests per year, identifying diseases that can harm animals and humans, such as anthrax, avian influenza, rabies and West Nile virus. Organizations including the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture rely on the lab to provide accurate and timely results to prevent the spread of zoonotic pathogens. The Denver Post (11/10)      - Orangutan completes state-of-the-art chemotherapy for lymphoma
A team of physicians and a veterinarian has completed three chemotherapy treatments for Peanut, an 8-year-old orangutan at Florida's Jungle Island recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Now the doctors will monitor Peanut's response to the treatment, believed to be the first of its kind used in an orangutan, using CT, ultrasound, radiology and general assessments of her overall attitude and health. Peanut was treated with a lower dose of the standard human therapy: a combination of chemotherapy, antibodies and chemoimmunotherapy. The Miami Herald (free registration) (11/9)  | Deliver Big with Tiny Tabs®!
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- Cat's eye discharge has many potential causes
A cat with unilateral, chronic eye discharge improved with topical and oral treatments, but the owner can't sustain the expense for all the medications and asks for help. Veterinarian Michael Brown offers some possible causes for the chronic discharge and notes that some of those need lifelong treatment. Dr. Brown suggests an over-the-counter supplement that could help but emphasizes that the owner should work closely with a veterinarian to determine the best course of action for the cat's eye problem. The Record (Hackensack, N.J.) (11/10) - These spacesuits helped put dogs and eventually humans into orbit
Decades ago, Soviet scientists jetted canines into the atmosphere using high-tech space suits designed for dogs, and one of those suits is on display at the National Space Centre in Leicester, England. The early canine space travel helped pave the way for human astronauts, and some of the suits the dogs donned for space are pictured with this article. IO9.com (11/10) - Bergin University teaches humans and dogs
Bergin University of Canine Studies is the first accredited school focused on dog training and canine science studies. The curriculum includes classes on human-canine cognition and communication compared, the history of dog law and more. "Dogs are seen as a backyard pet," said university founder Bonnie Bergin. "They're not given a scholarly treatment. And they ought to be. Trainers know how much dogs can do." The dogs used in training are donated to people with disabilities, and students go on to open training schools for dogs. San Francisco Chronicle (11/11)  | What can the cloud do for your healthcare practice?
Learn how a web-based -or "cloud"- solution can help you comply with HIPAA privacy and security standards, and give your employees access to medical information whether they are in or out of the office. Read the Guide to the Cloud for Healthcare to learn more. |
 - 8 tips for getting people to read your social media posts
Fine-tuning your social media posts can help ensure that your message resonates with consumers. Messages tend to receive fewer clicks on Twitter and LinkedIn when they contain question marks, and business-to-business posts tend to get more clicks if they include hashtags, according to research by Compendium. On Twitter, Wednesday is the best day for posting B2B messages, the research found. Inc. online/Owners' Manual blog (free registration) (11/9)  | Bloomberg Government is the one-stop, customizable source for knowing how government decisions impact your industry. No other service delivers expert policy analysis, unique data breakdowns, and proven editorial expertise - all in one place, all in real-time. Stay ahead of the issues, identify opportunities, and break through the clutter - saving you time and resources. Schedule a FREE DEMO now! |
 | AVMA in the News | |  | | - Apomorphine, H2O2 are safe for treating poisoning in dogs
Research published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that hydrogen peroxide and apomorphine are safe and effective means of inducing vomiting to treat canine poisoning when administered by or under the supervision of a veterinary professional. Lead author veterinarian Safdar Khan said induction of vomiting can radically improve the prognosis for dogs who have ingested something they shouldn't, including human medications, foods such as chocolate or products sweetened with xylitol, and certain household items. However, vomiting should not be induced in certain cases, such as ingestion of hydrocarbons or caustic substances, or if clinical signs of poisoning are present. DecodedScience.com (11/7) | Hot Topics | | | | Top five news stories selected by Animal Health SmartBrief readers in the past week. - Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers.
| Association News | | | | - AVMA Website Warrior scavenger hunt
Attention AVMA members and vet students: Are you an AVMA Website Warrior? Complete the avma.org Website Warrior Scavenger Hunt (running weekly from Oct. 29 through Dec. 14) and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card — and also help your veterinary school win a $500 scholarship donation! Visit AVMA's Website Warrior page for hints, rules and more information.
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