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Crowding and the shape of COVID-19 epidemics (2020)
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Rader, B., Scarpino, S. V., Nande, A., Hill, A. L., Adlam, B., Reiner, R. C., Pigott, D. M., Gutierrez, B., Zarebski, A. E., Shrestha, M., Brownstein, J. S., Castro, M. C., Dye, C., Tian, H., Pybus, O. G., & Kraemer, M. U. G. (2020). Crowding and the shape of COVID-19 epidemics. Nature Medicine,

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is straining public health systems worldwide, and major non-pharmaceutical interventions have been implemented to slow its spread1,2,3,4. During the initial phase of the outbreak, dissemination of seve... Read More about Crowding and the shape of COVID-19 epidemics.

Simvastatin Treatment Does Not Ameliorate Muscle Pathophysiology in a Mouse Model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (2020)
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Verhaart, I. E. C., Cappellari, O., Tanganyika-de Winter, C. L., Plomp, J. J., Nnorom, S., Wells, K. E., Hildyard, J. C. W., Bull, D., Aartsma-Rus, A., & Wells, D. J. (2020). Simvastatin Treatment Does Not Ameliorate Muscle Pathophysiology in a Mouse Model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases, 1-19

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-linked, recessive muscular dystrophy in which the absence of the dystrophin protein leads to fibrosis, inflammation and oxidative stress, resulting in loss of muscle tissue. Drug repurposing, i.e. using drugs alrea... Read More about Simvastatin Treatment Does Not Ameliorate Muscle Pathophysiology in a Mouse Model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

A case of verminous mastitis in a mare (2020)
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Gratwick, Z., Frean, J., Plessis, D., Hewetson, M., & Schwan, V. (2020). A case of verminous mastitis in a mare. Equine Veterinary Education,

This report describes bilateral mammary gland infection with a previously unidentified Cephalobus species of nematode. Only one previous case of verminous mastitis due to a Cephalobus species has been reported, pre‐dating the widespread use of molecu... Read More about A case of verminous mastitis in a mare.

The association of smoking status with SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalisation and mortality from COVID-19: A living rapid evidence review with Bayesian meta-analyses (version 7). (2020)
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Simons, D., Shahab, L., Brown, J., & Perski, O. (2020). The association of smoking status with SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalisation and mortality from COVID-19: A living rapid evidence review with Bayesian meta-analyses (version 7). Addiction,

To estimate the association of smoking status with rates of i) infection, ii) hospitalisation, iii) disease severity, and iv) mortality from SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 disease. Living rapid review of observational and experimental studies with random-effect... Read More about The association of smoking status with SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalisation and mortality from COVID-19: A living rapid evidence review with Bayesian meta-analyses (version 7)..

An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing (2020)
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Wallace, A., & Jones, M. (2020). An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing. The Veterinary Nurse, 11(8), 340-347. https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2020.11.8.340

Henderson's nursing needs model is a nursing model of care that is used in human nursing. It is based on 14 fundamental needs that are said to involve every aspect of the patient. Henderson believes that if nursing interventions use these 14 fundamen... Read More about An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing.

Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy (2020)
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Seneviratne, M., Stamenova, P., & Lee, K. (2020). Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 1098612X2095903. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20959032

Objectives
The aim of this study was to compare indications, complications and mortality rates for perineal urethrostomy (PU), transpelvic urethrostomy (TPU) and prepubic urethrostomy (PPU).

Methods
A retrospective review of, and follow-up owner... Read More about Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy.

Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach (2020)
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Stavisky, J., Watson, B., Dean, R., Merritt, B., van der Leij, W., & Serlin, R. (2020). Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education,

Shelter medicine is a veterinary discipline of growing importance. Formally accepted as a clinical specialty in the USA in 2014, the practice of shelter medicine worldwide is expanding. As a topic in veterinary pre-registration (undergraduate) educat... Read More about Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach.

Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015) (2020)
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Bedos, L., Tetas, R., Crespo, V., & Shea, A. (2020). Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015). Journal of Small Animal Practice,

Objective

To describe the clinical findings, magnetic resonance imaging features, management and outcome of canine cases with presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin that were presented to a UK referral centre from January 2000 to Decembe... Read More about Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015).

Predicted Impact of COVID-19 on Neglected Tropical Disease Programs and the Opportunity for Innovation (2020)
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Toor, J., Adams, E. R., Aliee, M., Amoah, B., Anderson, R. M., Ayabina, D., Bailey, R., Basáñez, M. G., Blok, D. J., Blumberg, S., Borlase, A., Rivera, R. C., Castaño, M. S., Chitnis, N., Coffeng, L. E., Crump, R. E., Das, A., Davis, C. N., Davis, E. L., Deiner, M. S., …Hollingsworth, T. D. (2020). Predicted Impact of COVID-19 on Neglected Tropical Disease Programs and the Opportunity for Innovation. Clinical Infectious Diseases, https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa933

Abstract Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many key neglected tropical disease (NTD) activities have been postponed. This hindrance comes at a time when the NTDs are progressing towards their ambitious goals for 2030. Mathematical modelling on several NT... Read More about Predicted Impact of COVID-19 on Neglected Tropical Disease Programs and the Opportunity for Innovation.

Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care (2020)
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McCormack, R., Olley, L., Glanemann, B., & Swann, J. W. (2020). Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care. Scientific Reports, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-72950-3

The proton pump inhibitor omeprazole is administered to dogs with gastroduodenal ulceration or oesophagitis, whereas the neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist maropitant citrate is licensed as an antiemetic drug. In people, omeprazole is overprescribed in... Read More about Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care.

Epidemiology of recurrent seizure disorders and epilepsy in cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom (2020)
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O'Neill, D., Phillipps, S., Egan, J., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., & Volk, H. (2020). Epidemiology of recurrent seizure disorders and epilepsy in cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15881

Background

Little epidemiological evaluation of recurrent seizure disorders in cats currently exists in veterinary literature.

Objectives

To report the prevalence and risk factors for recurrent seizure disorders (RSD) and epilepsy in cats pr... Read More about Epidemiology of recurrent seizure disorders and epilepsy in cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom.

Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog (2020)
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McKenna, M., Suárez‐Bonnet, A., Smith, K., & Stewart, S. (2020). Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog. Journal of Small Animal Practice,

An 11‐year‐old male intact Staffordshire Bull terrier was referred for diabetic ketoacidosis. Abdominal ultrasonographic examination revealed a 5 cm × 2 cm intraluminal caecal mass‐like structure. Exploratory laparotomy and typhlectomy were subsequen... Read More about Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog.

CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019). (2020)
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White, C., Dirrig, H., & Fitzgerald, E. (2020). CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(12), 766-771. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13234

To describe the computed tomographic (CT) findings of gastric malposition in a group of dogs with suspected chronic gastric instability. A multicentre retrospective study of CT studies of dogs with abnormal gastric position in the absence of clinical... Read More about CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019)..

Initiation of a conserved trophectoderm program in human, cow and mouse embryos (2020)
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Gerri, C., McCarthy, A., Alanis-Lobato, G., Demtschenko, A., Bruneau, A., Loubersac, S., Fogarty, N. M. E., Hampshire, D., Elder, K., Snell, P., Christie, L., David, L., Van de Velde, H., Fouladi-Nashta, A. A., & Niakan, K. K. (2020). Initiation of a conserved trophectoderm program in human, cow and mouse embryos. Nature, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2759-x

Current understandings of cell specification in early mammalian pre-implantation development are based mainly on mouse studies. The first lineage differentiation event occurs at the morula stage, with outer cells initiating a trophectoderm (TE) place... Read More about Initiation of a conserved trophectoderm program in human, cow and mouse embryos.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the UK: their disorder predispositions and protections (2020)
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Pegram, C., Wonham, K., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., & O’Neill, D. G. (2020). Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the UK: their disorder predispositions and protections. Canine Medicine and Genetics, 7(1), 13

Abstract: Background: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a popular dog breed in the UK but there is limited reliable evidence on disorder predispositions and protections within the breed. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass™... Read More about Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the UK: their disorder predispositions and protections.

Exploring Eimeria Genomes to Understand Population Biology: Recent Progress and Future Opportunities (2020)
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Blake, D. P., Worthing, K., & Jenkins, M. C. (2020). Exploring Eimeria Genomes to Understand Population Biology: Recent Progress and Future Opportunities. Genes, 11(9),

Eimeria, protozoan parasites from the phylum Apicomplexa, can cause the enteric disease coccidiosis in all farmed animals. Coccidiosis is commonly considered to be most significant in poultry; due in part to the vast number of chickens produced in th... Read More about Exploring Eimeria Genomes to Understand Population Biology: Recent Progress and Future Opportunities.

3D hindlimb joint mobility of the stem-archosaur Euparkeria capensis with implications for postural evolution within Archosauria. (2020)
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Demuth, O. E., Rayfield, E. J., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2020). 3D hindlimb joint mobility of the stem-archosaur Euparkeria capensis with implications for postural evolution within Archosauria. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 15357

Triassic archosaurs and stem-archosaurs show a remarkable disparity in their ankle and pelvis morphologies. However, the implications of these different morphologies for specific functions are still poorly understood. Here, we present the first quant... Read More about 3D hindlimb joint mobility of the stem-archosaur Euparkeria capensis with implications for postural evolution within Archosauria..

Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017 (2020)
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Long, S., Carveth, H., Chang, Y. M., O’Neill, D., & Bond, R. (2020). Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017. Veterinary Record, vetrec-2020

Background Since the epidemiology of canine and feline dermatophytosis might evolve in response to chronological, sociological and ecological factors, the authors studied the occurrence of dermatophyte pathogens over 27 years subsequent to the last m... Read More about Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017.