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View article: How can engagement with underserved communities be enhanced? A co-inquiry informed model of stop smoking outreach
How can engagement with underserved communities be enhanced? A co-inquiry informed model of stop smoking outreach Open
Aims: This co-inquiry project aimed to develop a qualitatively informed model of professionally led stop smoking outreach. It involved 13 staff from a Stop Smoking Service (SSS) which operates across three Local Authorities in England (Cen…
View article: How stop smoking outreach works: a co-inquiry informed, complex intervention model
How stop smoking outreach works: a co-inquiry informed, complex intervention model Open
Background Across Europe, smoking prevalence is concentrating in underserved communities with high levels of deprivation. And yet, there is little research on how stop smoking services (SSS) can engage these communities. This study present…
View article: Cross‐sectional survey of sources of information accompanying veterinary product advertisements in two professional print publications
Cross‐sectional survey of sources of information accompanying veterinary product advertisements in two professional print publications Open
Background Veterinarians should be able to easily access scientific evidence about medical products and devices to incorporate into their clinical decision making. While the characteristics and quality of supporting information accompanyin…
View article: How do different members of the on‐farm mobility team perceive lameness, and what factors influence their NSAID use?
How do different members of the on‐farm mobility team perceive lameness, and what factors influence their NSAID use? Open
Background Lameness affects approximately one‐third of the national dairy herd, impacting welfare and production. Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the main analgesic available, but use is variable. The aims of this study …
View article: Cannabinoid type-2 receptors modulate terpene induced anxiety-reduction in zebrafish
Cannabinoid type-2 receptors modulate terpene induced anxiety-reduction in zebrafish Open
Terpenes are the most extensive and varied group of naturally occurring compounds mostly found in plants, including cannabis, and have an array of potential therapeutic benefits for pathological conditions. The endocannabinoid system can p…
View article: Environmental Sensitivity and Knowledge: Before and After Viewing the Documentary “The Last Drop” Among High School Students
Environmental Sensitivity and Knowledge: Before and After Viewing the Documentary “The Last Drop” Among High School Students Open
The United States Water Crisis examines freshwater scarcity in the West Coast of the nation. A quantitative survey methodology was implemented in this study to assess the knowledge and environmental sensitivity of high school students befo…
View article: Parasite control practices on UK stud farms: A client‐based survey
Parasite control practices on UK stud farms: A client‐based survey Open
respectively), the last pH was not different between survivors and non-survivors (median 5.06, 3.77, 7.24 and 6.95, 6.84-7.17respectively).The last pH was significantly lower than the average for survivors (p < 0.05), but not for the non-s…
View article: Post‐operative complications following equine castration: A prospective clinical audit
Post‐operative complications following equine castration: A prospective clinical audit Open
were included.Pre-operative, surgical and post-operative management details were retrieved from hospital records.Follow-up information was obtained by structured client telephone interview.Results: Nineteen cases were identified: 18 Arabia…
View article: Understanding UK parasite control practices: A horse owner survey
Understanding UK parasite control practices: A horse owner survey Open
respectively), the last pH was not different between survivors and non-survivors (median 5.06, 3.77, 7.24 and 6.95, 6.84-7.17respectively).The last pH was significantly lower than the average for survivors (p < 0.05), but not for the non-s…
View article: Long‐term outcome after removal of an enterolith from the large or small colon
Long‐term outcome after removal of an enterolith from the large or small colon Open
included.A left flank laparotomy approach was performed under a standing sedation protocol in combination with local analgesia infiltration.Clinical presentation, surgical findings, complications and survival outcomes were recorded and ana…
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Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux in dogs undergoing MRI for a thoracolumbar vertebral column pathologyEpidemiology and risk factors for mammary tumours in female cats Comparison of axillary and inguinal temperature with rectal tempera…
View article: What can clinical patient data tell us about routine surgical procedures?
What can clinical patient data tell us about routine surgical procedures? Open
Clinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2023. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
View article: Neutering surgical sites heal very well and wound complication rate is low. Encouraging data from small animal post-operative patient notes
Neutering surgical sites heal very well and wound complication rate is low. Encouraging data from small animal post-operative patient notes Open
Clinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2023. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
View article: Novel methods for monitoring antibiotic usage in clinical practice: challenges and successes
Novel methods for monitoring antibiotic usage in clinical practice: challenges and successes Open
Clinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2023. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
View article: Feline critically important antibiotics: how are we doing?
Feline critically important antibiotics: how are we doing? Open
Clinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2023. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
View article: Variation in Practice, clinical freedom and evidence-based decision making
Variation in Practice, clinical freedom and evidence-based decision making Open
Clinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2023. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
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Front cover: Transmission electron microscopy images of uEVs (white arrow) isolated via ultrafiltration + SEC at ×11,500 magnification.Particles with a "cup-shaped" morphology and within the expected size range were present in all preparat…
View article: Characterisation of neonatal<i>Staphylococcus capitis</i>NRCS-A isolates compared with non NRCS-A<i>Staphylococcus capitis</i>from neonates and adults
Characterisation of neonatal<i>Staphylococcus capitis</i>NRCS-A isolates compared with non NRCS-A<i>Staphylococcus capitis</i>from neonates and adults Open
Staphylococcus capitis is a frequent cause of Late-Onset Sepsis (LOS) in neonates admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). The NRCS-A clone of S. capitis has been isolated from NICUs globally although the reasons for the global su…
View article: Veterinary services during the COVID-19 pandemic: less stressful for cats and their carers?
Veterinary services during the COVID-19 pandemic: less stressful for cats and their carers? Open
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic saw major changes to small animal veterinary practice, many of which may have had an impact on stress in cats presented to the clinic. The aim of this study was to examine the nature of feline outpatient vi…
View article: Happy cats: stress in cats and their carers associated with outpatient visits to the clinic
Happy cats: stress in cats and their carers associated with outpatient visits to the clinic Open
Objectives The importance of the effects of stress on cats is well recognised, with visits to the veterinary clinic a common cause of stress. The aim of this study was to explore owners’ experiences of stress, both for themselves and their…
View article: Veterinary surgeons’, veterinary nurses’ and owners’ experiences of feline telemedicine consultations during the 2020 COVID‐19 pandemic
Veterinary surgeons’, veterinary nurses’ and owners’ experiences of feline telemedicine consultations during the 2020 COVID‐19 pandemic Open
Background There has been increasing provision of veterinary telemedicine consultations, particularly during the COVID‐19 pandemic; however, little evidence currently exists examining these remote consultations. The aim of this cross‐secti…
View article: Telemedicine: Does it have a role in the future of veterinary consultations?
Telemedicine: Does it have a role in the future of veterinary consultations? Open
Clinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2022. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
View article: Scoping review to assess online information available to new dog owners
Scoping review to assess online information available to new dog owners Open
Background Many dog owners turn to the internet for pet care advice. As internet resources can positively or negatively influence owners’ decision making and thus impact dogs’ welfare, the identification of trustworthy information online i…
View article: The importance of preventative healthcare: what 10 years of research from the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine reveals
The importance of preventative healthcare: what 10 years of research from the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine reveals Open
Preventative healthcare, including vaccination, is a fundamental part of everyday life for both humans and animals. However, in a veterinary context, little attention has been afforded to the features of preventative healthcare discussions…
View article: Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach
Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach Open
Shelter medicine is a veterinary discipline of growing importance. Formally accepted as a clinical specialty in the US in 2014, the practice of shelter medicine worldwide is expanding. As a topic in veterinary pre-registration (undergradua…
View article: Priorities for Research into the Impact of Canine Surgical Sterilisation Programmes for Free-Roaming Dogs: An International Priority Setting Partnership
Priorities for Research into the Impact of Canine Surgical Sterilisation Programmes for Free-Roaming Dogs: An International Priority Setting Partnership Open
Surgical sterilisation is a core activity of free-roaming dog population management (DPM) programmes globally. However, there is limited published evidence on its impact at the population level. To support evidence-based decision making in…