Sneak peek: New clinical trial investigating propranolol for treating canine cardiac tumors, and other veterinary news

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Good morning dvm360 readers! September 1 marked the beginning of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which works to raise awareness on this crisis, shift public perception, spread hope, and share information to those affected by suicide. For the veterinary profession, the rate of suicide is close to twice that of the dental profession, more than twice that of the human medical profession, and 4 times the rate of the general public.¹ If you or someone you know needs help, anyone can call or text 988 to speak to someone immediately.

Here is what you can find this week on dvm360.com:

• The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island launched a clinical trial that is aiming to treat cardiac tumors in canine patients by using Propranolol, a medication commonly prescribed to children.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s announced the development of its Impact Wellbeing Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing to help improve and sustain the wellbeing of health care workers.
• Boehringer Ingelheim announced that it has acquired Saiba Animal Health, which will improve the company’s anima health research and development pipelines, particularly in pet therapeutic category.
• On this week’s episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Annika VanNoy, senior director of Talent and Learning at Thrive Pet Healthcare, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about suicide awareness in veterinary medicine in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
• In the latest installment of Vet Scene Down Under, Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, gives updates on the intravenous fluid shortage that is affecting veterinary practices in Australia, Australia’s first Fear Free Certified veterinary practice, and a funding boost for the Veterinary and Community Care charity.

References

1. Agerbo E, Gunnell D, Bonde JP, Mortensen PB, Nordentoft M. Suicide and occupation: the impact of socio-economic, demographic and psychiatric differences. Psychol Med. 2007;37(8):1131-1140. doi:10.1017/S0033291707000487