Sentences with phrase «animal used in a therapy»

Dogs are still the most popular animal used in a therapy situation.

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The researchers caution that the booster therapy used in their new study will not be available on the market or even for use in human trials anytime soon; it must await years of animal testing for safety and effectiveness first.

The finding is far from definitive evidence of safety, but it's some of the first published animal research supporting the use of this type of RNA as long - term therapy in diseases like methylmalonic acidemia (MMA).

Using a new technique to deliver gene - therapy - like intervention directly where it's needed, researchers at Thomas Jefferson University successfully increased or decreased the muscle tone of the anal sphincter in appropriate animal models.

The brochures contain information about toxicology, pharmacology, and animal safety studies used to determine the potential risk a particular therapy may pose to humans, but they also include efficacy studies done in animal models to demonstrate a therapy's potential benefit.

In their report that has received advance online publication in Nature Nanotechnology, a research team based at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) describes how a nanomedicine that combines photodynamic therapy — the use of light to trigger a chemical reaction — with a molecular therapy drug targeted against common treatment resistance pathways reduced a thousand-fold the dosage of the molecular therapy drug required to suppress tumor progression and metastatic outgrowth in an animal modeIn their report that has received advance online publication in Nature Nanotechnology, a research team based at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) describes how a nanomedicine that combines photodynamic therapy — the use of light to trigger a chemical reaction — with a molecular therapy drug targeted against common treatment resistance pathways reduced a thousand-fold the dosage of the molecular therapy drug required to suppress tumor progression and metastatic outgrowth in an animal modein Nature Nanotechnology, a research team based at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) describes how a nanomedicine that combines photodynamic therapy — the use of light to trigger a chemical reaction — with a molecular therapy drug targeted against common treatment resistance pathways reduced a thousand-fold the dosage of the molecular therapy drug required to suppress tumor progression and metastatic outgrowth in an animal modein an animal model.

Using gene therapy to insert the gene, they expressed the synthetic gene in adult mice or in zebrafish embryos, and witnessed remote activation of neurons the presence of a magnetic field through the altered behavior of the animals.

This conference touched on a broad spectrum of topics encompassing scientific integrity, including gene therapy, guidelines for animal and human subject use, authorship, public health issues, and the involvement of minorities in research.

Using gene therapy to insert the gene, they expressed the synthetic gene in adult mice or in zebrafish embryos, and witnessed remote activation of neurons in the presence of a magnetic field through the altered behavior of the animals.

The technology developed could be applied to bacteriophages with different morphologies to be used in phage therapy, in both animals and humans.

Researchers have pursued alternative therapies for TB using a variety of animal models, including the zebrafish found in many pet stores and household aquariums.

A: One of the biggest differences between human registries and animal registries is the use of experimental therapies or compounds in animal studies that aren't known to the wider scientific community.

BETHESDA, Md., Mon., Jan. 26, 2004 - A Japanese - U.S. team today reported the successful creation of transgenic animals using sperm genetically modified and grown in a laboratory dish, an achievement with implications for a wide range of research from developmental biology to gene therapy.

Emil von Behring and Shibasaburo Kitasato, in Robert Koch's laboratory, find that injecting diphtheria toxin into animals produces a serum containing an anti-toxin that provides passive anti-diptheria immunity to people, introducing the use of serum as therapy and showing that immunity did not need to arise internally but could be transferred.

Fallon said that in addition to the value of the findings themselves, the study demonstrates advances in creating animal models that can be used more successfully in mimicking the disease in ALS research, which is a key element in driving new research and possible therapies.

We recently developed such an animal model and propose to use it to study the role of complement in AMD as well as develop a gene therapy.

The research team now concentrates on using CBS - based therapy in other animal infection models, e.g. urinary tract infection (UTI), hoping to offer a more extensive approach to combat with antibiotic resistant superbugs.

Oisín Biotechnology — a startup with initial funding from SENS Research Foundation, the Methuselah Foundation, and others — is close behind them, having developed a form of gene therapy that — in animals at least — also destroys these cells, using an approach that is less inherently likely to destroy healthy cells along with senescent ones.

Topics such as the mechanisms of cell injury in normal and dystrophic muscle, compensatory muscle regeneration and hypertrophy, and the effects of various therapies or voluntary exercise on muscle repair, satellite cell activation, muscle growth, bone density and age - related atrophy are examined using a large variety of cellular, molecular and whole - animal in vivo assays of function.

In 1995, University of Chicago researchers demonstrated that gene therapy, using a virus, could be used to combat restenosis following angioplasty in several animal modelIn 1995, University of Chicago researchers demonstrated that gene therapy, using a virus, could be used to combat restenosis following angioplasty in several animal modelin several animal models.

This is the first time that that this assay has been used to ascertain retinal function after cellular therapy in a retinal degenerate animal.

Thats why youll find horses used in hundreds of animal - assisted therapy programs that benefit at - risk youth, abused women, people with disabilities, those with eating disorders, and other groups.

Prescription drug use and overall costs of caring for patients in nursing homes dropped in facilities where companion animals became part of daily therapy.

In addition to seeing - eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recoveIn addition to seeing - eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recovein occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover.

In addition to seeing - eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover.1 Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions, which can certainly affect the quality of our liveIn addition to seeing - eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover.1 Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions, which can certainly affect the quality of our livein occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover.1 Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions, which can certainly affect the quality of our lives.

He wrote in his post, «The main objective is to use animal therapy to reach out to those who are in need of help, especially to the special needs kids, elderly, and et cetera.»

Police and animal control agencies use CGC for dealing with dog problems in the communities, some therapy dogs groups use the CGC program as a partial screening tool, and some 4 - H groups around the country have been using the CGC program as a beginning dog - training program for children.

There are two kinds of therapy animals here in Singapore — the first are involved in animal - assisted therapy (AAT), which is a method administered by a health professional (like a counsellor or physiotherapist) using the help of a trained therapy animal.

In a statement, Pet Partners explained that «the use of costumes and clothing in an animal - assisted therapy environment raises a number of concerns for the animal, the handler and the clients or patients being seen... Pet Partners harbors no ill will towards motorcycle enthusiastIn a statement, Pet Partners explained that «the use of costumes and clothing in an animal - assisted therapy environment raises a number of concerns for the animal, the handler and the clients or patients being seen... Pet Partners harbors no ill will towards motorcycle enthusiastin an animal - assisted therapy environment raises a number of concerns for the animal, the handler and the clients or patients being seen... Pet Partners harbors no ill will towards motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Stem cell and shock wave therapies have been used in the equine industry for nearly a decade, but have only recently been recognized as treatments for small animal patients.

Wellesley Animal Hospital also provides laser therapy — a treatment used in Europe for decades and approved by the FDA in 2002.

While it should not be used on cancerous tissue, in pregnant animals, or in tissue that has been treated recently with steroids, laser therapy carries no known side effects.

The use of unadopted shelter animals in visitation programs is not supported because of the many stressors of the therapeutic situation (shelter mascots are an exception to this policy because shelter staff tend to be very familiar with them and will know if / when they are suited to therapy work).

The ASPCA supports the use of humanely trained and professionally evaluated domestic animals to participate with their guardians / handlers in animal - assisted therapy applications and in social visits to hospitals, nursing homes and similar facilities.

Pheromone therapy uses synthetic forms of pheromones to alleviate phobias and stress in animals.

Laser therapy uses cutting edge technology to reduce pain and inflammation and to manage certain existing dental problems in animals.

Now protocols developed in human therapy are being adapted to use in animal rehabilitation therapy.

Some of the therapies used in companion animal rehabilitation include stretching, massage, rehabilitation exercises, the application of heat and cold, and hydrotherapy.

Laser therapy is often used in animals with arthritis.

Founded in November of 1999, Reading Education Assistance Dogs or R.E.A.D by Utah - based Intermountain Therapy Animals, was the first to use trained therapy dogs for the purpose of engaging reluctant rTherapy Animals, was the first to use trained therapy dogs for the purpose of engaging reluctant rtherapy dogs for the purpose of engaging reluctant readers.

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.

dog - blanketAnother common use of laser therapy in small animal medicine is with senior dogs and cats.

In hospitals and hospices, therapy animals are used to relieve stress.

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The use of animal assisted therapy began as a pilot program in December 1998.

For court cases that require a victim to testify in court and come face - to - face with their perpetrator, or discuss a difficult event, therapy animals are being used to help victims talk about their trauma and aid with post-traumatic stress disorder.

From its ancestor's beginnings as a cattle driving dog and puller of carts the breed has been developed for use in a wide range of activities by modern man including service dogs, therapy animals, top - ranked obedience, tracking, and other performance dogs including use as search and rescue dogs across the country (even the World Trade Center recovery site).

Therapy dogs are used to provide individuals in stressful environments with a way to reach out and bond with an animal that is happy to be there interacting with the patient.

Several organizations provide training, evaluation, registration or certification in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and many Toller owners have taken advantage of the opportunities offered to use the training they have already put into their dogs to give something back to their communities.