Kenneth R. Harkin
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View article: A commercial whole blood polymerase chain reaction assay failed to diagnose histoplasmosis in cats confirmed by cytology or urine antigen detection
A commercial whole blood polymerase chain reaction assay failed to diagnose histoplasmosis in cats confirmed by cytology or urine antigen detection Open
OBJECTIVE To determine the sensitivity and specificity of a commercial whole blood real-time PCR assay (RT-PCR) for the diagnosis of histoplasmosis when compared to direct organism identification and/or urine antigen quantification by enzy…
View article: C-20 | Assessing the Relationship between TIMI Frame Count and Index of Microvascular Resistance in Hemodynamically-Stratified Subgroups of Patients with Ischemia and Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
C-20 | Assessing the Relationship between TIMI Frame Count and Index of Microvascular Resistance in Hemodynamically-Stratified Subgroups of Patients with Ischemia and Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries Open
View article: Oral voriconazole therapy in cats with histoplasmosis yielded mild side effects and a favorable outcome
Oral voriconazole therapy in cats with histoplasmosis yielded mild side effects and a favorable outcome Open
OBJECTIVE Infection by Histoplasma organisms most commonly results in disseminated systemic infection in cats. Relapse during therapy with itraconazole and fluconazole has been reported. The aim of this study was to report the clinical res…
View article: Evaluation of Fortetropin in geriatric and senior dogs with reduced mobility.
Evaluation of Fortetropin in geriatric and senior dogs with reduced mobility. Open
As pets age, quality of life and mobility can be affected by pain of osteoarthritis and age-related muscle atrophy (sarcopenia). The purpose of this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effects of Fortet…
View article: Evaluation by polymerase chain reaction assay of persistent shedding of pathogenic leptospires in the urine of dogs with leptospirosis
Evaluation by polymerase chain reaction assay of persistent shedding of pathogenic leptospires in the urine of dogs with leptospirosis Open
Background Persistent leptospiruria in naturally infected dogs occurs despite appropriate antibiotic treatment. Hypothesis/Objectives To determine the frequency of persistent leptospiruria in naturally infected dogs and the association of …
View article: Fortetropin inhibits disuse muscle atrophy in dogs after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
Fortetropin inhibits disuse muscle atrophy in dogs after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy Open
Dogs receiving Fortetropin® had a similar increase in stance force on the affected limb, no significant increase in serum myostatin levels, and no significant reduction in thigh circumference at the end of the period of forced exercise res…
View article: Successful conservative management of suspected Fournier’s gangrene in cats: three cases
Successful conservative management of suspected Fournier’s gangrene in cats: three cases Open
Case series summary Three cats with suspected Fournier’s gangrene had an acute onset of clinical signs and bloodwork changes consistent with sepsis. All cases had similar progression of wounds that were managed without aggressive surgical …