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Education company buys Ross for $310 million
May 1st 2003St. Kitts, West Indies-Ross University's medical and veterinary medical schools have been sold for $310 million to international higher education company DeVry, Inc. The move comes as longtime veterinary college Dean Michael Shires, DVM, retires and former North Carolina State associate dean Dr. David DeYoung takes his seat.
AAHA miffed by AVMA refusal to donate $75,000
May 1st 2003Schaumburg, Ill.-A task force formed in 1996 to address vaccine-associated soft tissue sarcomas is nearing an end as leaders debate the group's relevancy. At the same time, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is declining requests for $75,000 in financial support.
Bill to benefit veterinary-deprived locales
April 1st 2003Legislators are crafting a bill, "National Veterinary Medical Service Act, that if passed, would create a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide loan repayment for a select group of veterinary students - those who agree to work in underserved areas. The legislature would define which areas would qualify.
Topical therapies can offer relief for some skin conditions
April 1st 2003In my practice, I receive numerous phone calls for consultations concerning the choice of shampoo or specific topical spray/lotion to treat skin disease. It can be very difficult to choose the right topical product. But with a few tips, a few rules to follow and some insight into shampoo ingredients, you'll be well on your way.
Hill's launches national consumer campaign
April 1st 2003Topeka, Kan.-Hill's Pet Nutrition is launching its first-ever direct to consumer education initiative for Prescription Diet® pet food. The campaign, which kicks off nationwide this spring, will reinforce the important role of the veterinarian, while motivating the pet owner to actively seek nutritional advice from their veterinarian and veterinary healthcare team.
Can you come to terms with the language of medicine?
April 1st 2003The technical language of medicine that we routinely use in describing various aspects of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment often baffles clients who are unfamiliar with medical terminology. However, many medical terms that we commonly use in the English language are derived from words that were commonly spoken in Greek or Latin languages. Test your knowledge about the origin of the following medical terms.