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Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. releases its newest line of hand-held retractors.

Chicago-Obesity is a common denominator among people and their pets. Now experts plan to use the facts to support a novel weight loss management program.

Exposure to methamphetamine can enhance up to 15 times the expression of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in tissue-cultured brain cells from cats, according to research performed at The Ohio State University (OSU).

From the editor: In January we invited readers to submit their own versions of "Where Did I Go Wrong" in the second Mike Obenski Writing Contest. More than 200 entries poured in and among them Mike Obenski found four worthy of appearing with "the master." This month, Dr. Mark Peter's entry, "The Terminator," garners second prize. Next month the third prize winner will appear; in September, the honorable mention.

Waldmann Lighting introduces a dental and laboratory light, the STE-155, which illuminates working areas with a head design of more than 24.5 inches.

St. Paul-A recent pseudorabies outbreak in southwestern Minnesota puts swine producers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa back on alert for PRV in their herds. The outbreak also reinforces the importance of PRV vaccination in breeding herds and finishing units, experts say.

Nikon has introduced a new Confocal Module attachment for Eclipse L200 Series microscopes

Mr. Betcha is one of the most cooperative clients you could ever hope to have.

Government to impose stricter regulatory controls for drug due to abuse potential

Q: What is a major shortcoming of some selected veterinary practices in year 2002?

An 8-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was referred to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital for evaluation of bilateral nephroliths associated with persistent gross hematuria.

University of Florida neurologist earns Kirk Award

College Station, Tex.-Pet's Choice, is partnering with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to provide the veterinary medical profession with a "high impact" program that will address professional and leadership development for the veterinarian.

Overland Park, Kansas-Fort Dodge Animal Health surveyed 1,200 veterinary clinics that regularly test for Lyme disease in dogs, and found that 41 percent tested positive for canine Lyme.

Denver -A decision by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to stop using leather basketballs was condemned by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).

Pointe Scientific, Inc. releases a complete set of validated instrument applications for the ELAN ATAC 8000 and a line of liquid stable chemistry reagents for the ATAC 8000.

Stroke setback didn't stop Kansas DVM from competing in grueling Boston Marathon; first stroke survivor to complete 'king of marathons'

It's not unusual for the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) to receive numerous phone calls from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but when it's the homeland security office a new sense of urgency emerges.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The rift between the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) regarding their rival foreign graduate equivalency programs takes a backseat at the 2002 AVMA Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

Atlanta-Widespread use of heartworm preventive has not changed rates for infection of the disease in the last 10 years, according to a Gallup survey to 18,000 veterinary clinics nationwide.

Precision Medical Instruments introduces a complete digital veterinary imaging system

Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) announces its strategic alliance with Poly-Med, Inc., a research and development company, to make and market TISSUEMEND

Signalment: Canine, Yorkshire Terrier, 11-year-old, female spayed, 15 lbs.

3M provides the Comply brand Rapid Enzymatic Indicators and Challenge Test Packs.

Olympus America, Inc. introduces the IX71 inverted research microscope for advanced live cell applications.

Medical Engineering and Development, Inc. releases the Zoo/Wildlife Lifting Transportable Surgical Table, designed for use in zoos or wildlife gaming facilities.

The lists of emerging diseases in pets and humans bear a striking resemblance. This is because many of these diseases are zoonotic, shared, or of "animal origin".

Take preventive steps to reduce risk of contracting disease from cats, help avoid pet relinquishment (PDF)

Changes in host, pathogen and environment have created new challenges for controlling diseases in pets, people

Despite having little effect on cats, various species of Bartonella can cause medical problems in humans