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View article: EXPRESS: Effect of trauma on the concentration of selected feline acute-phase proteins
EXPRESS: Effect of trauma on the concentration of selected feline acute-phase proteins Open
Objectives: To evaluate selected acute phase proteins (APPs) in 61 cats (mainly stray, domestic shorthair aged 2 months to 17 years, 39 males and 22 females) presented with acute trauma at the university teaching hospital of XXX. Methods: …
View article: The AB Blood Group System Phenotype Does Not Play a Role in Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Cats
The AB Blood Group System Phenotype Does Not Play a Role in Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Cats Open
Previous studies have evaluated the association between different blood groups and human infection with Toxoplasma gondii. No similar studies exist in cats. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of some risk or protective fa…
View article: Ultra Ethernet's Design Principles and Architectural Innovations
Ultra Ethernet's Design Principles and Architectural Innovations Open
The recently released Ultra Ethernet (UE) 1.0 specification defines a transformative High-Performance Ethernet standard for future Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. This paper, written by the specif…
View article: Demystifying NCCL: An In-depth Analysis of GPU Communication Protocols and Algorithms
Demystifying NCCL: An In-depth Analysis of GPU Communication Protocols and Algorithms Open
The NVIDIA Collective Communication Library (NCCL) is a critical software layer enabling high-performance collectives on large-scale GPU clusters. Despite being open source with a documented API, its internal design remains largely opaque.…
View article: Comparison of Hemostatic Activity in Canine Leukoreduced Cryoprecipitate, Cryopoor Plasma, and Fresh Plasma
Comparison of Hemostatic Activity in Canine Leukoreduced Cryoprecipitate, Cryopoor Plasma, and Fresh Plasma Open
Background To date, no studies have reported the evaluation of hemostatic activity in canine leukoreduced cryoprecipitate (LR‐CRYO) and leukoreduced cryopoor plasma (LR‐CPP). Objectives We aimed to compare the hemostatic activity of LR‐CRY…
View article: Evaluation of a point-of-care test for quantitative determination of total thyroxine in feline serum
Evaluation of a point-of-care test for quantitative determination of total thyroxine in feline serum Open
Objectives Total thyroxine (TT4) evaluation is the most commonly used first-line test for the diagnosis and monitoring of cats with hyperthyroidism. Vcheck T4 is a point-of-care immunoassay that measures TT4 using a Vcheck V200 analyser. T…
View article: Antibacterial Effect of Canine Leucocyte Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) and Canine Platelet-Poor Plasma (PPP) Against Methicillin-Sensitive and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Antibacterial Effect of Canine Leucocyte Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) and Canine Platelet-Poor Plasma (PPP) Against Methicillin-Sensitive and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Open
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (SP) is a commensal and opportunistic pathogen of skin and mucosal surfaces, isolated from healthy dogs and from canine pyoderma cases. It has recently gained attention due to its increasing antibiotic resis…
View article: Relationship between urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and selected biochemical and urinary parameters in dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum
Relationship between urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and selected biochemical and urinary parameters in dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum Open
Background and Aim: Leishmania infantum infection in dogs has several clinical manifestations. Glomerulonephritis, caused by circulating immune complexes, may cause proteinuria and progress to kidney failure, which is the primary cause of …
View article: Long-term outcomes of a bioactive matrix enriched with an autologous platelet concentrate for the treatment of complex anal fistulae
Long-term outcomes of a bioactive matrix enriched with an autologous platelet concentrate for the treatment of complex anal fistulae Open
Background Treating complex anal fistulae (CAF) remains a clinical challenge. Regenerative Fistula Treatment (RFT) with a bioactive matrix enriched with autologous platelet concentrate (Obsidian RFT™) has shown potential in healing of CAF …
View article: <scp>ACVIM</scp> consensus statement on the diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia in dogs and cats
<span>ACVIM</span> consensus statement on the diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia in dogs and cats Open
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is the most common acquired primary hemostatic disorder in dogs. Immune thrombocytopenia less commonly affects cats but is an important cause of mortality and treatment‐associated morbidity in both species. Im…
View article: Antibiotic Resistance Genes Carried by Commensal Escherichia coli from Shelter Cats in Italy
Antibiotic Resistance Genes Carried by Commensal Escherichia coli from Shelter Cats in Italy Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a widespread global health problem. The presence of resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes has been demonstrated not only in humans but also in animals, including pets. Stray cats share the urban env…
View article: FeliLeish: An Update on Feline Leishmaniosis and Factors Associated with Infection in Different Feline Populations from Italy
FeliLeish: An Update on Feline Leishmaniosis and Factors Associated with Infection in Different Feline Populations from Italy Open
Feline leishmaniosis is a worldwide infection caused by the parasite of the genus Leishmania transmitted by sandflies. Based on the complexity of epidemiology and diagnosis of this infection, the role of cats in the epidemiology and clinic…
View article: Editorial: Research and updates in veterinary transfusion medicine
Editorial: Research and updates in veterinary transfusion medicine Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Vet. Sci., 07 December 2022Sec. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Volume 9 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.1074676
View article: Do Blood Phenotypes of Feline AB Blood Group System Affect the SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Serostatus in Cats?
Do Blood Phenotypes of Feline AB Blood Group System Affect the SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Serostatus in Cats? Open
Cats are susceptible to coronavirus infections, including infection by human severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV). In human ABO system blood groups, alloantibodies can play a direct role in resistance to infectious dise…
View article: Can Stray Cats Be Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance?
Can Stray Cats Be Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance? Open
The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem that requires a One Health approach. Despite several studies have reported the role of companion animals as reservoirs of AMR, limited information is available …
View article: Evaluating the association between blood genotype or phenotype and haemoplasma infection in UK and Italian cats
Evaluating the association between blood genotype or phenotype and haemoplasma infection in UK and Italian cats Open
Background In humans, blood groups are associated with varying prevalence of infections. The aim of this study was to determine if associations exist between the feline AB blood group system and haemoplasma infection. Methods Data from two…
View article: Critically Appraised Topic on Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dogs: An Advisable Treatment for Skin Diseases?
Critically Appraised Topic on Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dogs: An Advisable Treatment for Skin Diseases? Open
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a therapeutic option that stimulates cellular function through intracellular photobiological and photochemical reactions, promoting better tissue repair and an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analges…
View article: In Vitro Antiparasitic Activities of Monovalent Ionophore Compounds for Human and Canine Leishmaniases
In Vitro Antiparasitic Activities of Monovalent Ionophore Compounds for Human and Canine Leishmaniases Open
The leishmaniases are vector-borne parasitic diseases affecting humans and animals, with high mortality rates in endemic countries. Infected dogs represent the main reservoir of infection. Disease control is mainly based on chemotherapy, w…
View article: Evaluation of Association between Blood Phenotypes A, B and AB and Feline Coronavirus Infection in Cats
Evaluation of Association between Blood Phenotypes A, B and AB and Feline Coronavirus Infection in Cats Open
Cats are susceptible to feline coronavirus (FCoV), a highly contagious virus with fecal–oral transmission. In people, susceptibility to coronavirus infection, such as SARS-CoV infection, has been associated with the ABO blood group, with i…
View article: Lack of association between feline AB blood groups and retroviral status: a multicenter, multicountry study
Lack of association between feline AB blood groups and retroviral status: a multicenter, multicountry study Open
Objectives The relationship between blood group antigens and disease has been studied in humans. Blood types have been associated with both decreased and increased rates of various infections. In addition, blood group expression has been s…
View article: Hemostatic Activity of Canine Never-Frozen Liquid Plasma Collected for Transfusion
Hemostatic Activity of Canine Never-Frozen Liquid Plasma Collected for Transfusion Open
This study measured the changes of hemostatic activity in liquid plasma (LP) over 7 days of storage. Five canine plasma units, divided into two aliquots were evaluated: one stored refrigerated at 2–6°C as never-frozen LP and one frozen at …
View article: Hematological and Biochemical Reference Values in Healthy Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris)
Hematological and Biochemical Reference Values in Healthy Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris) Open
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is an endangered species. The health of individuals is important and any data on hematological and biochemical blood values can provide valuable information; when combined with physical assessment. This data ass…
View article: Editorial: Blood Groups in Companion Animals
Editorial: Blood Groups in Companion Animals Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Vet. Sci., 30 November 2021Sec. Veterinary Experimental and Diagnostic Pathology Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.792720
View article: Use of Autologous Leucocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) in the Treatment of Aural Hematoma in Dogs
Use of Autologous Leucocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) in the Treatment of Aural Hematoma in Dogs Open
Leukocyte- and platelet-rich plasma (L-PRP) can accelerate the healing process by providing increased concentrations of platelet-derived growth factors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical effect of L-PRP in the treatm…
View article: Effect of Leukoreduction by Pre-Storage Filtration on Coagulation Activity of Canine Plasma Collected for Transfusion
Effect of Leukoreduction by Pre-Storage Filtration on Coagulation Activity of Canine Plasma Collected for Transfusion Open
Leukoreduction of blood products is a technique used to prevent leukocyte-induced transfusion reactions and is extensively used in human, but rarely in veterinary patients. The concentration of some coagulation proteins can be affected by …
View article: 2021 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Collection and Administration of Blood and Blood Products in Cats
2021 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Collection and Administration of Blood and Blood Products in Cats Open
Practical relevance: Blood and blood products are increasingly available for practitioners to use in the management of haematological conditions, and can be lifesaving and therapeutically useful for patients with anaemia and/or coagulopath…
View article: A pre- and during Pandemic Survey of Sars-Cov-2 Infection in Stray Colony and Shelter Cats from a High Endemic Area of Northern Italy
A pre- and during Pandemic Survey of Sars-Cov-2 Infection in Stray Colony and Shelter Cats from a High Endemic Area of Northern Italy Open
Cats are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Whilst a number of studies have been performed worldwide on owned cats, limited data are available on stray, colony or shelter cats. We in…
View article: Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS). Part 1: Definitions and clinical signs
Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS). Part 1: Definitions and clinical signs Open
Objective To use a systematic, evidence‐based consensus process to develop definitions for transfusion reactions in dogs and cats. Design Evidence evaluation of the literature was carried out for identified transfusion reaction types in do…