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RVC study into congenital intrahepatic shunt classifications to help improve care for dogs
A new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital birth defects that occur in various dog breeds - an important step in diagnosis, surgical method and recommended treatmentsA new descriptive study has determined important variations in the classification of congenital …
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New VetCompass tool aids diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Freely accessible tool, developed at the RVC, designed to be used in practice to support decision-making and increase confidence in diagnosis. -
New Study Reveals 'challenge focused' veterinary graduates will experience higher job satisfaction
A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that new veterinary graduates typically adopt one of two professional identities; one of which is associated with job dissatisfaction while the other is more likely to result in them enjoying their career as a vet more.A new study published in Veterinary Record by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has …
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RVC research team is one step closer to objective detection of horses with ataxia
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College have developed a method of objective evaluation that can help differentiate horses with ataxia, a neurological disorder resulting in an uncoordinated or drunken gait, from those with other mobility issues. -
Hyperthyroidism and neutering; is there a link?
Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting almost 10% of cats over 9 years, but this disease was not commonly recognised until the 1980s. The reasons for the emergence of hyperthyroidism are …Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is now a very common in geriatric cats, affecting …
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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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New grant awarded by the Francis Crick institute to Dr Ellen Knuepfer
Dr Ellen Knuepfer was awarded a grant by The Francis Crick Institute to carry out research on the Characterisation of novel protein complexes which play an essential role in erythrocyte invasion by Plasmodium and Babesia parasites and to investigate …Dr Ellen Knuepfer was awarded a grant by The Francis Crick Institute to carry out research on the …
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Use of zebrafish to increase our understanding of diseases
One major use of zebrafish is to increase our understanding of diseases and provide disease models for therapeutic discovery. We focus on rare inherited diseases, which together affect about one in every 10 people, even though each disease has an … -
New VetCompass study reports on epidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats
A new study at the Royal Veterinary College reported on the frequency and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats. Mammary tumours in cats are uncommon but can be highly aggressive when they do happen. The study aimed to report the …