Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dog flu outbreak gained foothold at urban doggie day cares
Experts say doggie day care contributed to an outbreak of dog flu in Chicago that is spreading in the Midwest.
Apr 17, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Veterinary researcher validates human tracheal/bronchial-cell model for influenza A infections of trachea
A recently hired veterinary pathologist is bringing multiple skills to her new position in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, including experience with a human primary cell line used for modeling ...
Mar 16, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Inhibiting CDK6 prevents leukemic relapse
Despite enormous progress in cancer therapy, many patients still relapse because their treatment addresses the symptoms of the disease rather than the cause, the so-called stem cells. Work in the group of Veronika Sexl at ...
Jan 27, 2015
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AmerisourceBergen expands into animal health with $2.5B deal
Pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen will stretch its reach into veterinary medicine by spending about $2.5 billion to acquire MWI Veterinary Supply.
Jan 12, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Epidemiologist publishes model on the impact of a regional foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
A research project in the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine presents the largest model to date for evaluating the impact and control of a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock.
Dec 9, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Team pieces together signaling pathway leading to obesity
As scientists probe the molecular underpinnings of why some people are prone to obesity and some to leanness, they are discovering that weight maintenance is more complicated than the old "calories in, calories out" adage.
Nov 5, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find bat influenza viruses unlikely threaten human health
Bats seen at Halloween this year may not be quite as scary as they appear – at least when it comes to the spread of specific viruses. A research project conducted in part by a team of researchers in the College of Veterinary ...
Oct 30, 2014
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Medical research
Penn vet professor investigates parasite-schizophrenia connection
Many factors, both genetic and environmental, have been blamed for increasing the risk of a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Some, such as a family history of schizophrenia, are widely accepted. Others, such as infection with ...
Oct 29, 2014
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Immunology
Invading worms cause the body to shut down defenses
When parasitic worms invade muscle tissue, white blood cells called eosinophils rush to the scene. A study published in the Journal of Immunology this month reveals that these cells actually start a chain reaction that stops ...
Oct 20, 2014
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Medical research
Study monitors effects of IV fluid on dog circulation during surgery (w/ Video)
Almost anyone who has spent time in a hospital is familiar with the routine checks of blood pressure and oxygen levels that serve as signposts of a patient's overall health.
Oct 15, 2014
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