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Recognising early signs of heatstroke in dogs can save lives
More than half of dogs that are taken to veterinary clinics with severe heatstroke go on to die from the condition, according to a new study. Image credit: Nottingham Trent University The risks to dogs are much lower, however, if these cases … -
Researchers develop combined cellular and molecular treatment to help improve recovery after spinal cord injury
New type of combined cell treatment with the aim of improving recovery after spinal cord injury in companion animals and, ultimately, humans.A team of researchers, led by Dr Nicolas Granger at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Dr Liang- …
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New State-of-the-Art Technology for the RVC Microbiology Laboratory: Time to focus on bacteria again
Rapidly spreading viruses, such as those responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic or the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK, have dominated the headlines on infectious threats in recent decades. However, bacteria, and multidrug-resistant strains in particular, remain amongst the most important challenges to human and animal health. -
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Life During Covid – Residents’ Experience of Joining During the Pandemic
Clinical Connections spoke to RVC residents who started their roles amid the first wave of the pandemic. The picture of frustration at circumstances beyond anyone’s control, coupled with adaptability and creativity, will no doubt be familiar to clinicians up and down the country. -
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RVC’s Epilepsy Journey
Rowena Packer, Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science and BBSRC Research Fellow, reflects on the contributions of RVC research to the care of pets with epilepsy, including several important milestones, and looks to the future. … -
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Trial Offers Hope to Overweight Diabetic Cats
Many owners find their pets a welcome source of comfort and support during the current pandemic. Lockdowns, social distancing, and home-working mean pets have enjoyed increased company and attention from their doting owners. While this increased … -
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Research That Could Hold Key to New Treatments for Cancer and Neurodegeneration
An RVC study has found a new interaction within cells that could lead to the development of novel therapies for cancer and neurodegeneration for veterinary and human patients. This discovery of direct interaction between mitochondria and nuclei … -
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Lois Wilkie is currently studying for a PhD under the supervision of Professor Virginia Luis-Fuentes (cardiology) and Professor Ken Smith (pathology). Lois' research involves the development of detailed pathological grading systems for different types of cardiomyopathy in cats, which can be used in conjunction with diagnostic imaging precisely to characterise the different types of feline cardiac disease. -
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New Insight into the Pathogenesis of Naturally Occurring Intermittent Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate
By Nicola Lynch, Staff Clinician in Equine Surgery, and Justin Perkins, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery Fig. 1: Endoscopic image obtained during exercise showing dorsal displacement of the soft palate where the caudal edge of the palate is …