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The definitive diagnosis of GME rests with CNS histopathologic sampling.

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Spinal cord injuries are extremely complicated ... the idea that there will be one magic bullet to put Jack back together again is silly.

Spectrum introduces a surgical instrument to remove ticks.

Orlando — Your team hungers for recognition, and incentive programs can provide the right prescription to recognize superior accomplishments, says Louise E. Dunn, of Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting in Greensboro, N.C.

Addison Laboratory, Inc. introduces MaxiGuard, a pinkeye bacterin that isolates pinkeye bacterins.

The Iams Co. introduces a canine condiment designed to encourage dogs to eat food following surgery or illness. Savory Sauce offers a healthy, low-calorie enticement for ill canines needing incentive to eat, the company says.

DermaPet introduces MalAcetic HC, a 1 percent acetic, 1 percent boric acids and 1 percent hydrocortisone product.

Oklahoma city — The Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to manufacture animal-friendly license plates in 2005. A minimum 100 people have needed to apply for the plates.

ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. announces it has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the use of Metacam (meloxicam) injection in felines.

Emergency nurse Cindy Hill* heard a loud thumping noise coming from the ICU runs. She was monitoring the front desk in the early morning hours, so she headed back to the treatment area to check on her patients.

Azotemia is defined as an abnormal concentration of urea, creatinine, and other nonprotein nitrogenous substances in blood, plasma or serum.

This one-sided conversation was what I refer to as a reverse history.

Base dental decisions on proven success

Please review normal and abnormal ovarian function in the dog and cat.

CLEVELAND — Veterinarians often find themselves between a rock and a hard place, compelled morally to report abuse cases and bound legally with the possibilities of civil or criminal prosecution.

Tahitian Noni International introduces endurance juice for equine.

Merial introduces UlcerGard, the only non-prescription, Food and Drug Administration-approved product given to prevent stomach ulcers in horses.

FORT COLLINS, COLO.-A Colorado State University (CSU) cardiology team is headed to the University of London to perform open-heart surgery on a dog and help set up an open-heart surgery program at the Royal Veterinary College.

Dr. Miller shares his personal recollections of this important veterinary leader.

Pfizer Animal Health introduces the Equimax Vet Pack. The product is designed specifically for equine practitioners to make field work more efficient.

St. Paul, Minn.—The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded University of Minnesota's (UM) College of Veterinary Medicine $4.4 million to study Johne's, thereby naming the institution the national research site for testing the disease in cattle.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the Fleas Scan, designed to identify flea infestation in dogs and cats.

Most veterinarians have significant opportunities to improve the financial performance of their practices.

Kinetic introduces a wound care system with new packaging.

Pinocchio tried hard to be good. But his inner wishes--to have fun and experience life--often won out. And in the choices you and your team make, what's right and what's wrong aren't always as clear cut as the dilemmas fairy-tale characters face.

Rome, Ga.—Dr. James Jarrett has announced his resignation as executive vice president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) after more than a decade.

Pedigree Perfection introduces "chic shearling," a two-toned clothing combination to fit the three most common body shapes. A sleeved pullover, four-legged snowsuit and functional hoods are some of the options.

It began with an unconscious kitten, bleeding out of one nostril with lung contusions on the same side, radiographs later showed. The owner's presentation didn't correlate with the injuries, and neglect or abuse was likely.

Helms 1987, in a controlled study of 48 women, reported a significant improvement of pain scores for women with dysmenorrhoea with acupuncture using the tradition points on the legs, arms and abdomen. In a similar study, Thomas et al. 1995, of 31 patients that had experienced dysmenorrhoea for more than five years and were unable to use analgesics for a variety of reasons, were randomly treated over consecutive menses with acupuncture and electro-acupuncture (EA). A control group of 12 patients received either transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) or placebo TENS treatment. In the acupuncture group, there was significant improvement in pain, analgesic intake and subjective assessment.