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New RVC study identifies risk factors associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters complications
New research led by a team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified multiple factors that can contribute to the occurrence of complications following the placement of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs). The risk factors identified …New research led by a team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified multiple factors …
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RVC lecturer awarded prestigious RCVS Fellowship
Dr Matteo Rossanese, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery and Co-Head of Soft Tissue Surgery at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded the title of Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS). The Royal …Dr Matteo Rossanese, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery and Co-Head of Soft Tissue …
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Genes and environment in type 1 diabetes : a multi-species approach
Professor Lucy Davison has been awarded a MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship to work on "Genes and Environment in Diabetes Mellitus: a multi-species approach". Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) arises as the result of many different genetic and …Professor Lucy Davison has been awarded a MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship to work on "Genes and …
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Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs
Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence in UK dogs has been limited until now. Seizures in dogs are sudden, short lasting and transient events but, to date, most studies have focused on the … -
Latest VetCompass™ research explores seizure occurrence in dogs
This latest VetCompass™ study has revealed the prevalence and risk factors for seizure occurrence. Certain breeds are at increased risk of seizure occurrence. Other risk factors such as sex, age and bodyweight were also identified. These results can help practitioners, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacovigilance agencies by providing a representative evidence-base that can be generalized to the wider dog population.Seizures are considered common events in dogs. However, reliable information on seizure occurrence …
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Diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome in dogs explored
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s syndrome) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs attending primary-care practice, affecting 0.28% of UK dogs. Dogs with hyperadrenocorticism are typically diagnosed and managed within primary-care … -
Antimicrobial usage in farm animal practices in the UK: A mixed-methods approach
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported the frequency and risk factors for using highest priority critically important antibiotics (HP-CIAs) in farm animals in the UK. This study aimed to evaluate the overall usage of antibiotics and … -
RVC ranked highest... again!
The RVC is once again the most highly ranked in London for its student experience in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey 2017. -
Royal Veterinary College Professor stars alongside Sir David Attenborough in BBC Documentary ‘Attenborough and the Giant Elephant’
John Hutchinson, Professor of Evolutionary Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College will feature alongside Sir David Attenborough in a new BBC documentary on Sunday evening. Attenborough and the Giant Elephant will air on BBC One at 9.00pm on Sunday 10th December. -
HM King Charles III confirmed as Royal Patron for the RVC
His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as the Royal Patron for the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). This announcement follows a review of the royal patronages which was shared as part of wider celebrations to mark the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ Coronation.