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Michele is a member of the Association of Play Therapy (APT)-- United States, Colorado Association of Play Therapy (CAPT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISST - D), American Counseling Association (ACA), the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International, and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD).

The UNC collaborators on the study team, led by Timothy C. Nichols, MD, performed gene therapy experiments using the well - established dog colony at their institution.

The process of integrating naturally occurring cancers in dogs into the general studies of human cancer biology and therapy is known as comparative oncology.

Using genomic analysis to study cancer in dogs can help develop new therapies for humans with cancer, according to a proof - of - concept study led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).

Dogs are immunocompetent, and so were an ideal study subject for testing immunomodulatory cancer therapies.

Dr. Komáromy studies the molecular causes of inherited eye diseases in dogs and is working to develop gene therapies to stop vision loss.

Acid resistant lipase as replacement therapy in chronic pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: a study in dogs.

«Dr. Low Dog's exploration of natural medicine and role in modern healthcare began more than 35 years ago as she studied midwifery, herbal medicine, massage therapy, and martial arts.»

Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.'s exploration of natural medicine began more than 35 years ago as she studied midwifery, herbal medicine; massage therapy and martial arts before earning her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

While these studies do not always have consistent results, some positive findings of interacting with a therapy dog include reduced levels of pain and anxiety among hospitalized children and adults, as well as increased focus and interaction among children with autism and other developmental disorders.

Recently, studies have been done to examine the use of gene therapy to treat type I diabetes in dogs.

With the funding, the organization hopes to implement: clinical trials to test new innovative therapies to help save dogs and alleviate dog suffering now, prevention studies related to genetics and canine genome, incorporating lifetime risk, funding of a tumor tissue bank, and establishment of an endowment to guarantee continued research efforts.

The research study, «Canines and Childhood Cancer: Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their Families,» is a multi-year effort taking place in hospital settings across the U.S. that will examine the specific medical, behavioral, and mental health benefits animal - assisted therapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their faTherapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their Families,» is a multi-year effort taking place in hospital settings across the U.S. that will examine the specific medical, behavioral, and mental health benefits animal - assisted therapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their fatherapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their families.

The authors of the publication conclude: «This study offers the most compelling evidence to date demonstrating the beneficial effect of pimobendan when compared with benazepril for extending survival in dogs with CHF caused by MMVD when used in conjunction with other standard therapy.»

This study indicated that gene therapy may demonstrate a long - term cure for dogs diagnosed with type I diabetes.

Purpose of Study: Standard therapy for dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma has long been amputation of the affected limb followed by chemotherapy to prevent the spread of cancer.

Of the 69 dogs mentioned in the above University of California - Davis study, approximately 76 % showed improvement on L - Deprenyl after one month of therapy.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pimobendan with conventional therapies on survival and reocurrence of pulmonary edema in dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD).

Chemotherapy has not been shown to prolong survival, but in a study with dogs with bulky disease, approximately 30 percent of tumors shrunk with the therapy.

These studies have clearly shown that tylosin has a favorable effect as a supportive therapy on dogs with EPI.

Perhaps with that in mind, in 2008, a team of veterinary researchers based at the Veterinary schools of Athens Georgia and the University of Pennsylvania and others working in Milan and Parma Italy published results of the first detailed studies I know of that looked for an effective alternative to melarsomine therapy for heartworm disease in dogs.

In the first phase of their study, they had a male test subject walk alone and with a highly trained therapy dog who would not solicit attention through a park and measured the number of social interactions.

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The study measured animal - assisted therapy's ability to impact the well - being and distress levels of pediatric oncology patients and their parents, as well as the therapy dogs that visit them, throughout the cancer treatment process.

The clinical trial comes on the heels of a breakthrough Zoetis - American Humane Association pilot study — Canines and Childhood Cancer: Measuring the Effects of Animal - Assisted Therapy for Pediatric Oncology Patients, Their Parents and Therapy Dogs — that confirmed the feasibility of conducting a randomized control trial using AAT in multiple settings.

For example, a study published in 2006 found that six weeks after dogs had surgery to repair a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament, multiple physiological and anatomical parameters had returned to normal when the dogs received intensive physical therapy but not with hand walking alone.

She has substantially increased global awareness about the organization, improved its operational efficiency, and established new efforts of national significance, including the Animal Welfare Research Institute, the Children's Innovation Institute, the American Humane Hero Dog Awards ™, and major research studies on the effects of animal - assisted therapy on children with cancer and the lifesaving value of service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress.

There is very weak veterinary clinical and experimental evidence based upon a limited number of studies to indicate that adding transdermal nitroglycerine to other therapies used for management of left - sided congestive heart failure in dogs speeds the resolution of clinical signs.

Pancreatic enzyme supplementation did not have a significant effect on the jejunal microflora in a group of dogs with naturally occurring EPI; 50 however, a study completed in dogs with experimentally induced EPI revealed that clinical signs improved with pancreatic enzyme supplementation alone.51 Administration of tylosin (20 - 40 mg / kg bid for 2 - 3 weeks), oral oxytetracycline (10 - 20 mg / kg bid for 2 - 3 weeks), or oral metronidazole (10 - 20 mg / kg bid for 2 - 3 weeks) may improve overall response to therapy.

In one study of dogs that had failed on medication, there was complete resolution of incontinence in 53 % with colposuspension An additional 37 % became less incontinent, and 25 % of those without full resolution gained complete continence when therapy with phenylpropanolamine was added.

The results of the study may help to diagnose CHF earlier, better stratify cardiovascular risk, tailor therapy to specific dog needs, and reduce the exposure of radiation required for repeated thoracic radiography, which is current protocol.

In addition, since dopamine breakdown results free radicals, L - Deprenyl also helps reduce amounts of free radicals in the brain.Of the 69 dogs mentioned in the above University of California study, approximately 76 % showed improvement on L - Deprenyl after one month of therapy.

The final Therapaws de-stress visit this semester at U-M sequestered many law students who «pawsed» from their studies for a recess with therapy dogs.

The Canines and Childhood Cancer (CCC): Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their Families study is a multi-year, randomized controlled trial taking place in children's hospital settings across the U.S..

Studying dogs and cats with osteoarthritis can have significant impact on the development of effective pain therapies for humans suffering from the same painful condition, according to a new research from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

The research team has also hypothesized that therapy dogs will exhibit minimal distress over the course of the CCC study.

The CCC Study is unique because it will not only measure the well - being effects of animal - assisted therapy on young patients and their families across multiple sites, but also on the therapy dogs themselves.

Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of stem cell therapy as a potential treatment for acute severe spinal cord injuries in dogs.

The study will also examine if and how animal - assisted therapy sessions with this population affect the therapy dogs.

The value of such events in reducing exam related stress in students has been validated in a clinical study by the Psychology Department of the University of British Columbia using Vancouver ecoVillage therapy dogs.

Several research studies suggest that interacting with therapy dogs will help lower cortisol, which is associated with stress, while elevating other body chemicals such as dopamine, associated with happiness.

Studies have shown that a person holding or petting an animal will cause a lowering of blood pressure and the release of strain and tension, according to Therapy Dogs International, a 29 - year - old group that certifies, insures and registers volunteer therapTherapy Dogs International, a 29 - year - old group that certifies, insures and registers volunteer therapy dDogs International, a 29 - year - old group that certifies, insures and registers volunteer therapytherapy dogsdogs.

Only one non-anecdotal study has collected objective data to determine the effect of bronchodilator therapy in dogs with CB.

Dog Studies CANCER Novel Therapies Common heart medications as an effective adjunct therapy for dogs with hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive and deadly cancer.

And Colorado State University's veterinary school partnered with the nonprofit biotech agency Children's Cancer Therapy Development to study cancers that affect both dogs and children.

The use of melarsomine adulticidal therapy in pregnant dogs has not been studied.

Because dogs naturally develop lymphoma that closely mirrors some human forms of the disease, they make ideal research partners in studies designed to yield better therapies for both species.

A new study demonstrated how therapy dogs improve mental health of college students, and shows why it's helpful to have dogs around during particularly...

In addition to providing a much - needed diagnostic tool, this technique will provide a way to monitor lesions for future studies assessing new drug therapies for dogs with this devastating disease.

According to Linder, previous studies have evaluated the effect of therapy dogs on children's literacy, but only outside of the academic setting.