One Health Medicine (6)
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The Basics of Pet Medications
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013One important trick of the trade for a veterinarian like me who's always in the media is knowing when something other vets take for granted will raise an eyebrow among pet lovers. That was… Full Article ›
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Making Decisions Around Cancer Treatment and Costs
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Nov 27, 2012The New York Times recently published an article written by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center oncologists about how the escalating cost of cancer drugs adds a new obligation to the… Full Article ›
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Why Breast Cancer Isn't Just a Human Disease
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Oct 24, 2012October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women. In 2011, nearly a quarter… Full Article ›
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How the Joint Study of Human and Animal Health Is Saving Lives
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Jul 19, 2012A recent article published in The New York Times on the One Health Concept speaks volumes about the importance of this novel approach to medicine. The feature, “Our Animal… Full Article ›
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The Great Ape Heart Project and How It Could Help Humans With Heart Conditions
By Linda Lombardi, May 4, 2012Most people know that heart disease kills an astounding number of humans each year. But did you know that it's also the No. 1 killer of orangutans, gorillas and other apes living in… Full Article ›
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Studying Cancer in Pets Can Also Help Treat Humans — But Research Doesn't Come Cheap
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus , May 10, 2012Last month, the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine launched the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC) with a million-dollar appropriation from the Alabama… Full Article ›