What is screening and is it beneficial?November 30, 2018Screening is the use of diagnostic tests in apparently healthy individuals with no clinical symptoms.1-2 Its purpose is to detect asymptomatic disease with the presumption that this can allow earlier, more effective intervention and will reduce suffering and delay or prevent death.
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Stem cell treatments hold promise, require more researchOctober 24, 2018Over the past several years, some companies have produced various stem cell products for treating a variety of equine conditions, including tendon and ligament injuries, laminitis, and ocular issues, to name a few. There’s no question stem cells carry tremendous promise for the treatment of many diseases and injuries.
IDEXX initiative seeks to minimize radiation risksMarch 21, 2017To raise awareness among veterinary professionals that every radiation dose of any magnitude may lead to increased health risks, and to promote best practice safety principles, IDEXX Laboratories Inc., with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the American College of Veterinary Radiology, aim to reduce the risks of radiation exposure with a new initiative: Lower the Dose.
