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Prevent Misinformed Euthanasia for Splenic Tumor Rupture in Dogs
April 7, 2023We have learned new information about hemangiosarcoma from our study of over 200 dogs in a planned 400-dog clinical trial that demonstrates how misinformed we have been.
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60 Minutes Segment – Cancer treatments for dogs lead to breakthroughs for humans
March 17, 2023Thanks to the many genes dogs share with humans, dogs diagnosed with cancer are being studied to see which treatments could potentially save them and us.
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NIH program in canine comparative oncology marks 20 years of progress
March 13, 2023Comparative Oncology Program advances the study of cancer in dogs to help canine and human patients; celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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MIMIC: Real Patient Story from A Real Pet Owner
November 23, 2022Osteosarcoma is an aggressive type of bone cancer affecting thousands of popular large breed dogs every year, including Golden Retrievers, Labs, German Shepherds, Greyhounds, Rottweilers, Boxers, and more. It is the most common primary bone tumor seen in dogs. Whiskey is a quirky 2-year-old rescue dog (Pitbull-Husky Mix) and 100% the best dog their family ever had.
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Ethos-PUSH: Real Patient Stories from Real Pet Owners
November 21, 2022Read real client testimonial stories about their pet's experience being apart of the Ethos-PUSH clinical trial below.
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Veterinary Oncology
November 15, 2022Hearing your pet has cancer can be devastating, but advances in veterinary oncology are prolonging pet lives and improving their quality of life. In the last several years, veterinarians have made significant progress in better understanding how to approach cancer treatment, and this knowledge helps affected pets have better outcomes.
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Improving Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Outcomes
May 27, 2022Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder characterized by platelet autoantibodies that induce thrombocytopenia and occasionally severe bleeding episodes. A new clinical trial directed at improving short and long-term outcomes of dogs diagnosed with ITP is enrolling now at VSH in San Marcos, CA.
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Clinical Studies for Pets
May 27, 2022Clinical studies are generally aimed at improving how we diagnose and treat diseases/conditions in patients. This can improve existing tests/treatments or lead to new ones. If the ins and outs of clinical studies seem overwhelming, read on to learn more.
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Dysbiosis Enhancing Linkage Towards an Association Between the Gut Microbiome and Cancer in Dogs
May 12, 2022The gut microbiome plays a role in the immune function of the host. It has been associated with a multitude of disease process in many species, including cancer. However, the association between the microbial population in the gastrointestinal tract and cancer is quite complex.
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Genomic Landscapes of Canine Splenic Angiosarcoma (Hemangiosarcoma) Contain Extensive Heterogeneity Within and Between Patients
May 10, 2022Hemangioisarcoma is a clinically, physiologically, and genomically complex canine cancer that may serve as a valuable model for understanding the origin and clinical impact of cancer heterogeneity.
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Feasibility of Circulating Tumor DNA Analysis in Dogs With Naturally-occurring Malignant and Benign Splenic Lesions
May 10, 2022In this study, tools previously validated for use in people were used to detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the blood of dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma.
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A Novel Approach to Diagnosing Sepsis
April 25, 2022Ethos Discovery and MicroGen Vet are working together to perform next generation sequencing (NGS) on blood samples from dogs with sepsis to better define the spectrum of bacteria that cause the condition.
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