The technical language of medicine that we routinely use in describing various aspects of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment often baffles clients who are unfamiliar with medical terminology. However, many medical terms that we commonly use in the English language are derived from words that were commonly spoken in Greek or Latin languages. Test your knowledge about the origin of the following medical terms.
Care Credit now offers processing and approvals 23 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
As the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) prepares to roll out its canine vaccine guidelines advocating less frequent administration, veterinarians, like Dr. Mark Epstein, say reports such as this are long overdue.
Iowa State Press introduces the second edition of Equine Color Genetics by D. Phillip Sponenberg.
Spectrum Surgical Instruments offers a veterinary brush kit, especially designed for surgical instruments and surgical equipment.
Columbus, Ohio-A wealth of human resource needs have emerged in veterinary medicine, and if students aren't prepared, the jobs likely will pass up the profession.
Merial launches IMRAB 3 TF in individual-dose packages.
The Iams Company and Veterinary Pet Insurance's (VPI) new alliance will help build awareness of pet health insurance among puppy and kitten owners, the companies say.
AFP Imaging introduces the Image-Vet 70? Plus, a veterinary dental X-ray system that ups the standard for traditional and digital veterinary dental imaging, the company says.
Bethesda, Md.Sixty veterinarians successfully completed the rigorous board certification examination of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) given Feb. 6-8 in San Diego.
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Madison, Wis. To survive and thrive in a decidedly hostile environment, the lowly tapeworm uses a chemical trick to evade the propulsive nature of its intestinal home, say scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW).
University of Pennsylvania ranks first in research contributions to top journals, college dean claims
Allergic skin disease is the most common reason a client seeks veterinary care for an animal in the United States. In some parts of the country, at certain times of the year, more than half of the animals a small animal practitioner examines will have a form of allergic skin disease.
Industry applauds the effort invested in the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) canine vaccine guidelines, but critics question the execution and data to support the recommendations.
Oasis Medical introduces a new line of SMS disposable surgical drapes.
JorVet introduces the IV Track System, which allows an IV holder to be moved along an aluminum track mounted to the ceiling.
Securos introduces a ligament fixation device for use in traumatology for ligament reattachment or fixation specifically for readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.
BCP Veterinary Pharmacy offers transdermal gel formulations to medicate cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals.
DogLeggs are a therapeutic treatment for calluses, soreness, swelling, lameness and arthritis in canines.
VetSpecs, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets veterinary-specific diagnostic, monitoring and imaging systems.
Glucocorticoids are useful drugs. Their utilization has allowed for control of many diseases and conditions that otherwise would likely result in death or the ultimate euthanasia of many dogs and cats.
Las Vegas, Nev.-Plan on firing, demoting or holding out on staff raises? Then take time to protect your practice against employee legal claims, says Jay O'Brien, executive vice president of ABD Insurance, offering employment practice liability coverage for California DVMs.
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Yuk-2e Anti-Lick Gel is now available in point-of-purchase display boxes that will hold nine blister cards containing 0.5-ounce tubes of Yuk-2e.
Two new-generation monovalent swine influenza vaccines - MaxiVac(r) H1N1 and MaxiVac(r) H3N2 - have been launched by Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp.
Editor's Note:Physical therapy and rehabilitation training techniques for dogs is the topic of a new column making its debut this month. DVM Newsmagazine and the American Canine Sports Medicine Association have developed this series to offer practical information for veterinarians when providing rehabilitation services for patients.
Oxford Science, Inc. releases a three-part differential veterinary hematology analyzer, the Incyte?.
