Clinical Connections - Spring 2017

Thank you for your interest in The Royal Veterinary College. This is the latest edition of our newsletter – Clinical Connections.

A word from our Editor

As a leading veterinary teaching establishment, a significant part of our remit is to advance knowledge and skills in clinical practice, which not only means training our students to become the veterinary professionals and specialists of the future, but also extracting the potential learning value from every clinical case we see, and sharing the benefits.

Graham Milligan, Vice Principal (Clinical Services), Editor

Cardiothoracic Surgery Capacity Multiplies

Expansion of the cardiothoracic surgery team is set to quadruple the number of canine mitral valve surgeries performed.

The Value of Hypophysectomy

Stijn Niessen, co-head of the Internal Medicine Service, talks about the work of the RVC's hypophysectomy clinic.

Critical Care and Emergency Referrals go from Strength-to-Strength

With the appointment of new joint heads of ECC, we look at how these services have developed over the last 16 years.

The Most Common Cases Referred to the Internal Medicine Service

We focus on these common cases and the capacities that allow us to offer effective treatments.

Case Study: Listeriosis Goat

A four-year-old male pygmy goat was admitted after five days history of being depressed.

Vet on the Hill Interview

We spoke to Scott Miller, who features in Vet on the Hill, about his relationship with the RVC.

Equine Case Study: Headshaking Treated by PENS

A horse was successfully treated with percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS).

Exotics Dentistry – Ferrets, Degus and Lizards

Article by Jo Hedley, head of the Exotics Service, who sees dental problems in exotics on a daily basis.

A Collaborative Approach to Ocular Pathology

Simon Priestnall writes about the ocular pathology expertise at the RVC, which supports referred patients.

Feline Hypertension and Trauma Trajectory

Research News looks at two recently published papers by members of the RVC small animal referral teams

For more information about our small animal practice, small animal referrals, equine practice and referrals or farm animal referrals visit our website or contact us.

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