Sanofi-Aventis is buying Merck's ownership share of animal-health giant Merial. That's not all -- the deal opens up an option to combine Merial and Schering-Plough Animal Health.
Washington -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) again delayed implementation of its new rules to fight identity theft. The enforcement date for the controversial Red Flags rule is now Nov. 1, 2009, the agency reports today in a prepared statement.
A 2-year-old King Charles spaniel was presented for workup of a heart murmur.The results of the CBC were normal except for severe thrombocytopenia (1,000 platelets/µl). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
This 4-year-old castrated male golden retriever was presented for evaluation of a one-month history of lameness that started initially on the right forelimb and progressed to all other limbs, leading to severe gait abnormalities. Lately, the dog had started to squint in both eyes, had developed a strange facial appearance, and was then brought in for an evaluation. At presentation, the dog was nonambulatory. The patient had no previous medical or surgical problems. The picture on the right shows the dog after treatment. What is your diagnosis?
A friend of yours just returned with a catch from a fishing expedition. He noticed something free floating inside one fish's eye. Perplexed, he brought the dead fish in to you. After performing an aqueous centesis, you are able to remove and microscopically examine the free-floating material from inside the eye (as shown here in the upper right corner). What is your diagnosis?
