Browsing by Subject "dog"
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(2016-05-06)Hemangiosarcoma is the neoplastic growth of primitive cells that resemble endothelial cells. Dogs with hemangiosarcoma often present on an emergency basis due to tumor rupture and intraabdominal bleeding. Treatment involves ...
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(2019-01-11)When it comes to saving lives after a destructive and catastrophic crisis, urban search and res-cue (USAR) dogs are an essential emergency response component, where each dog can perform the equivalent work of 20 to 30 ...
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(2023-04-14)Trypanosoma cruzi infection causes inflammation and fibrosis, resulting in cardiac damage in dogs. The objectives of this study were to describe cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) in naturally infected dogs with ...
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(2019-11-14)Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder affecting approximately 1/3500-5000 boys, causing progressive muscle wasting. Affected boys typically die from respiratory or cardiac failure. Golden ...
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(2019-07-09)In the southern U.S., triatomine vectors maintain Trypanosoma cruzi- the protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease in humans and animals- in sylvatic cycles. Infection with T. cruzi may be asymptomatic or lead to heart ...
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(2017-07-31)Heterobilharzia americana is a waterborne trematode parasite (Family: Schistosomatidae) of dogs. More complete information regarding clinical, geographic, and diagnostic aspects of this parasite is needed to aid in more ...
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(2021-06-21)Canine Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is increasingly recognized as a health concern for dogs in the USA, and infected dogs may signal geographic regions of risk for human disease. Dogs ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The domestic dog, Canis lupus familiaris, plays many roles in the lives of humans. Additionally, the dog is recognized for its potential as a model for many human hereditary diseases. Thus, the genetics and genomics of the ...
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(2017-05-30)The canine gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is home to a complex ecosystem known as the microbiome. The microbiota (i.e., bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) are metabolically active, augmenting host digestion and thereby ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The purpose of the study was to test the hypothesis that dogs sensitized to soy antigen would produce significantly greater amounts of antigen specific IgE antibody compared to a control population before and after challenges ...
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(2018-07-10)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant cause of death in dogs. However, the gene and microRNA (miRNA) expression profile that affects progression in CKD has only been partially characterized. Dogs with X-linked ...