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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Modified poultry virus could help treat prostate cancer
Researchers at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine developed an injectable recombinant form of Newcastle disease, a poultry virus, that kills human prostate cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. An estimated 238,590 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed among U.S. men this year, and 29,720 patients are expected to die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Newcastle disease does not pose a threat to humans, but it is of serious economic concern in the poultry industry. Virginia Tech (4/8), RTT News (4/9)      - Tool designed to shed light on feline cardiac health, quality of life
Tufts University veterinarians Lisa Freeman and John Rush have developed a cardiac health questionnaire and scoring system for use in cats, and they say it helps veterinarians and owners start conversations about overall cat health in addition to providing an accurate assessment of feline cardiac disease. Symptoms of feline cardiac disease are subtle because cats are adept at masking their symptoms, Dr. Freeman says. She says the Cats Assessment Tool for Cardiac Health gives veterinarians another way to refine their assessment of feline health. The research was published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. PhysOrg.com (4/8) - Research and education help keep watch on the plague
The CDC considers the pathogen that causes plague a Category A bioterrorism agent. Although the Yersinia pestis bacteria is not likely to be eliminated entirely, years of research and education at the disease's epicenter in Africa could help protect against future bioterrorism attacks. The CDC has developed a rapid dipstick test that diagnoses plague from a small amount of blood or urine and supported an effort to educate traditional healers in Ugandan villages about the symptoms of plague and other infectious diseases so people can get life-saving diagnoses and treatment. The Washington Post (4/8)  | We're here, even when times are rough.
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- Okla. deputies rescue horses, dogs and more in neglect case
Thirty horse carcasses and 64 starving horses were found alongside 28 neglected dogs, a handful of goats and a chinchilla on a farm in Oklahoma where a woman previously convicted of animal cruelty for running a puppy mill says she was running a rescue. Local sheriff's deputies described it as the worst case of animal neglect they'd ever seen. The surviving horses have been relocated to a rescue where they will receive medical care. The Inquisitr (4/8)  | Research report: How the Major Mobility Platforms Compare in TCO and Security
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 - Just starting your taxes? You still need to plan ahead
If you're just starting your taxes, you'll need to stay organized to get them done by the deadline, so take some time to plan out your approach. Use software tools such as Evernote and Dropbox to stay organized and share data with anyone helping you. If you need to, file for an extension, but be aware that you may owe additional fees if you don't send a check by April 15. Entrepreneur online (4/8)  | The subscription world is taking over, are you ready?
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 - Frequently asked questions about veterinary prescriptions and pharmacies
The AVMA receives many questions from pet owners and veterinarians about veterinary prescriptions and pharmacies. To help answer these questions, the AVMA has developed an FAQ on the subject, addressing such issues as why prescriptions are needed, and where pet owners can get their prescriptions filled. View AVMA's veterinary prescription and pharmacy FAQ.
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