By Duxin Sun, University of Michigan When you hear the word “nanomedicine,” it might call to mind scenarios like those in the 1966 movie “Fantastic Voyage.” The film portrays a medical team shrunken down to ride a microscopic robotic ship through a man’s body to clear a blood clot in his brain. Nanomedicine has not reached that level of sophistication …
(Picture Credit: Hillary Kladke/Getty Images) Iris atrophy in dogs is a medical condition that sets in when the muscle of a dog’s iris begins to weaken and thin. It can bring about light sensitivity issues. Normally, older dogs tend to develop this condition more than younger pups. Very small breeds of dog also oftentimes suffer from it more than larger …
(Picture Credit: LWA/Dann Tardif/Getty Images) Ventricular septal defect in dogs, often abbreviated to VSD, is a congenital medical condition that affects two of a dog’s four heart chambers, called ventricles. In these cases, a hole develops between the two ventricle chambers. The condition can lead to heart failure and prove to be fatal. If you see signs that your canine …
(Picture Credit: FatCamera/Getty Images) Pulmonic stenosis in dogs is a congenital medical condition that results in issues with the proper flow of blood through a dog’s pulmonary valve in the heart. This can bring about a wide range of symptoms that vary in severity, from heart murmurs to congestive heart failure. Additionally, certain breeds of dog, including Scottish Terriers, English …
lucky Amid reports of some of the lowest COVID-19 case counts in Colorado since the pandemic began – a strong sign that existing COVID protocols such as vaccines are working – State Rep. Stephanie Luck (R-Penrose) is attempting to resurrect a failed bill that seeks to legitimize dangerous and unproven treatments for the illness. This year marks the second time …
(Picture Credit: elenaleonova/Getty Images) Atrial septal defect in dogs, also known as ASD, is a medical condition where a hole appears in the septum, which is the wall that separates the left and right atria in the heart. This defect can affect a dog’s oxygen levels and lead to problems with exercising and breathing. The condition is congenital, and certain …
(Picture Credit: bymuratdeniz/Getty Images) Noncardiogenic edema in dogs is a medical condition where the blood vessels of the lungs become more permeable, meaning fluid can pass through the blood vessel walls and leak more easily. Fluid then leaks into the lungs and causes swelling. In turn, dogs may experience an inflammatory reaction. The condition can result from issues including an …
Dr. Jane
February 25, 2022
(Picture Credit: Marina Herrmann/Getty Images) Cleft palate in dogs is a medical condition where an opening appears along a dog’s palate, which is the roof of the mouth. It can lead to problems that affect eating and growing, especially in puppies who need to suckle their mother’s milk to avoid becoming malnourished. In cases of newborn puppies, the condition can …
Dr. Jane
February 12, 2022
PINEVILLE, La. (AP) — Louisiana National Guard combat medics are now learning emergency treatments for service dogs. “Treating a K-9 is not something we typically think about as a medic, so this training is extremely important for us,” said Sgt. Caleb Frost, of Pineville, a flight medic with G Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment. Using a …
Dr. Jane
February 10, 2022
(Picture Credit: skynesher/Getty Images) Carnitine deficiency in dogs is a condition that arises when a dog does not receive a sufficient amount of the nutrient L-carnitine. It can lead to issues including heart disease. The condition is considered to be quite rare; Although, it does affect certain breeds more than others including Great Danes, Boxers, and Irish Wolfhounds. Thankfully, the …
