A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular "slime" when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding could ...

The formal definition of hypothermia is when a person or animal’s body temperature drops below the normal healthy range. For ...

"One of the most important things to recognize is that there's a spectrum of care," Looper said. Palliative care, surgery, ...

Ticks and fleas cause visible discomfort for dogs and cats, but what many pet owners don’t know is that these parasites can ...

1–3 This brief review includes the current thoughts on the pathophysiology of iron poisoning, the results of treatment with a new chelating agent, deferoxamine, in 6 previously published cases ...

Macrocytosis occurs when your red blood cells (RBCs) are larger than normal and not functioning as they should. Macrocytosis is also called megalocytosis or macrocythemia. Macrocytosis is usually ...

Anemia is highly prevalent in patients with chronic heart failure (HF) and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Multiple mechanisms contribute to anemia in chronic HF, and subnormal ...

The trial was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of momelotinib for treating and reducing key hallmarks of the disease: symptoms, blood transfusions (due to anemia) and splenomegaly. Results ...

Anemia can result in fatigue and lightheadedness as well as other symptoms, but fortunately, it is relatively easy to diagnose with a complete blood count. When severe, treatment options can include ...

She took this animal to the Metairie Small Animal Hospital for treatment. The dog, named Marie, is being treated for malnutrition, parasites, anemia, and heartworm disease. Johnson and the Humane ...