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Royal Veterinary College's Kevin Corley becomes a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Kevin Corley, Lecturer in Equine Medicine and Critical Care at The Royal Veterinary College has become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Kevin is one of only two Diplomates in the United Kingdom and the only UK vet to have this qualification. There are nine equine veterinarians with this qualification... view more... (2002-11-15)
Equine Medical Center records successful year for neonatal foals
Premature delivery is as big a problem with baby horses as it is with baby humans. Fortunately, the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia specializes in providing neonatal intensive care for the fragile baby horses that have entered the world a bit too soon. view more (2006-07-17)
Contagious equine flu virus infecting dogs across U.S. is isolated by Cornell researchers
A Cornell University virologist has isolated a highly contagious equine flu virus that is spreading a sometimes-fatal respiratory flu among dogs, and is responsible for a major dog-flu outbreak in New York state. view more (2005-09-29)
NEW LOOK ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR ENGINEERS LAUNCHED FOR 1999
The competition, the only award to recognise the achievements of individual engineers in their work to protect and enhance the environment, is reshaped for 1999 with a totally new class structure that mirrors current environmental concerns and Government initiatives. view more (1999-03-11)
Unique equine cataract surgery offered on routine basis
The University of Liverpool is offering a new form of equine cataract removal surgery on a routine basis, which could save the sight of thousands of horses. view more (2006-02-15)
Horse study is under starter's orders
A LINK between asymmetry in horses, and poor performance and lameness could revolutionise the way they are cared for, as well as change the way they are prepared for racing. "There is widespread public concern regarding the welfare of horses in sport," said Dr Gail Williams, head of the Equine Biomechanics research team. "In a pilot... view more... (1999-01-27)
Postmenopausal hormone therapy appears to increase risk of blood clots in veins
Estrogen therapy may increase the risk of venous thrombosis, the formation of blood clots in the veins, among postmenopausal women who have had their uterus removed. view more (2006-04-11)
Stem cell research to benefit horse owners and trainers
In a potential breakthrough for the performance horse industry (such as racing and polo), Melbourne scientists are aiming to harness stem cells to repair tendon, ligament, cartilage and bone damage in horses. view more (2008-10-21)
LA BioMed study finds hormone therapy increases frequency of abnormal mammograms, breast biopsies
Combined hormone therapy appears to increase the risk that women will have abnormal mammograms and breast biopsies, and it may decrease the effectiveness of both methods for detecting breast cancer. view more (2008-02-26)
K-State biologist hopes mosquito can break viral chain
Most people do their best to avoid mosquitoes. But this summer Rollie Clem will play the wary host to his own homegrown swarm of Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito. He's made a room ready for them, and even a menu. view more (2007-05-22)
NEW TEST FOR DOPING IN RACEHORSES
Scientists from Britain, Australia and South Africa have collaborated to develop a new test for drug abuse in racehorses. Use of growth hormone doping is worrying both horse racing and athletics authorities. Now new work, presented at the British Endocrine Societies annual meeting in Birmingham, may prevent cheating in horse racing, as well as... view more... (2000-03-07)
Breakthrough in fight against Hendra virus
There has been a breakthrough in the fight against the deadly Hendra virus following the development of a treatment which shows great potential to save the lives of people who become infected with the virus. view more (2009-11-02)
Estrogen therapy does not appear to protect postmenopausal women from heart disease
Estrogen therapy does not appear to reduce the risk of heart attack or coronary death in healthy postmenopausal women, although some data suggest a lower coronary heart disease risk in women aged 50 to 59 years. view more (2006-02-14)
Sexism and snobbery: New research reveals class system reigns in racing
As Royal Ascot approaches, the closest most people have come to the racecourse is the local betting shop. Despite the breakdown of traditional class barriers, new research by Dr Rebecca Cassidy of Goldsmiths College, University of London, has revealed that in the secretive world of horseracing, elitism, not to mention sexism, is alive and kicking.... view more... (2002-06-17)
Barn Personnel Experience Higher-Than Average Rates of Respiratory Symptoms
The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns. view more (2009-11-23)
Oxford Biomedica Obtains Further Fundamental Patent For Lentiviral Gene Therapy Technology
Oxford BioMedica plc announced today that it has received allowance from the US Patent Office for a further patent covering its proprietary LentiVector technology. This additional patent compliments the US patent 6,312,682 issued in November 2001 and both include broad composition of matter claims and methods of production claims for lentiviral... view more... (2003-08-13)
Minimising the spread of deadly Hendra virus
Groundbreaking CSIRO research into how the deadly Hendra virus spreads promises to save the lives of both horses and humans in the future. view more (2009-04-15)
China sees spike in rabies cases
A new Chinese study has reported a dramatic spike in rabies infections. The research, published today in the open access journal BMC Infectious Diseases, shows that in some provinces of China the number of human rabies cases has jumped dramatically since the new millennium. view more (2008-08-21)
Breast tenderness during hormone replacement therapy linked to elevated cancer risk
Women who developed new-onset breast tenderness after starting estrogen plus progestin hormone replacement therapy were at significantly higher risk for developing breast cancer than women on the combination therapy who didn't experience such tenderness, according to a new UCLA study. view more (2009-10-13)
Timing of start of hormone therapy may have effect on risk of coronary heart disease
Women who initiate hormone therapy closer to menopause tend to have a reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared to women who begin treatment further from menopause. view more (2007-04-04)
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