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April 29th 2025
Visible particulate matter was observed in 2 products containing dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection 0.5 mg/mL for dogs and cats.
Dexdomitor and adjunctive analgesic drugs (Proceedings)
October 1st 2008Alpha 2 adrenergic agonists bind to alpha 2 receptors located in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord and brainstem, modulating the release of substance P, calcitonin gene-related peptide and various other neurotransmitters involved in rostral transmission of nociceptive information.
Regenerative medicine and emerging chronic pain management techniques (Proceedings)
October 1st 2008The emerging field of Regenerative Medicine has many definitions; however the NIH's definition, "A treatment in which stem cells are induced to differentiate into the specific cell type required to repair damaged or destroyed cell populations or tissues" provides a basis for further discussion of stem cell therapies and their role in daily practice.
Pain management in large animals: Should we be doing more? (Proceedings)
August 1st 2008In 2001, a letter to the editor of Veterinary Record from a highly experienced equine practitioner suggested that horses experience little or no pain after castration and questioned the routine administration of postoperative analgesic medications for all equine castrations.
Applying evidence-based decisions in clinical practice (Proceedings)
August 1st 2008The prevailing system of veterinary medical education and the practice of continued learning are not based on rigorous assessment of evidence for or against particular management options, including many aspects of clinical nutrition.