Sentences with phrase «as therapy animals in»

Because of this quality, cats often serve as therapy animals in health care facilities, especially nursing homes.

It's little wonder that cats are coming into their own as therapy animals in hospitals and nursing homes.

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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).

Because the researchers found that CTLA4Ig was effective in suppressing hepatitis in this study, they suggest that CTLA4Ig should be among the therapeutic options investigated further as a potential therapy for patients with severe acute hepatitis B. To this end, this animal model is useful for virological and immunological analysis of HBV infection.

Stem cell therapy is acknowledged as having great potential for the treatment of a variety of diseases in both people and animals.

His scientific work focuses on combining organoids, bioengineering, and animal studies to regenerate damaged bile ducts in the liver as an alternative therapy to liver transplantation.

Stoke therapies that worked on small animals such as mice more often than not proved ineffective in human strokes.

The results, published in the current issue of Human Molecular Genetics, open the door for pursuing gene editing in nonhuman primates as models for new therapies, including pharmacological, gene - and stem cell - based therapies, said Keith Latham, MSU animal science professor and lead author of the study.

In partnership with the Italian Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation, we founded a CF animal Core Facility (CFaCore) as a platform for pre-clinical studies and for testing novel antibacterial or anti-inflammatory therapies.

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.

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.

In large animal models of heart failure, the researchers found that gene therapy delivery of high dose SUMO - 1 alone, as well as SUMO - 1 and SERCA2 together, result in stronger heart contractions, better blood flow, and reduced heart volumes, compared to just SERCA2 gene therapy alonIn large animal models of heart failure, the researchers found that gene therapy delivery of high dose SUMO - 1 alone, as well as SUMO - 1 and SERCA2 together, result in stronger heart contractions, better blood flow, and reduced heart volumes, compared to just SERCA2 gene therapy alonin stronger heart contractions, better blood flow, and reduced heart volumes, compared to just SERCA2 gene therapy alone.

Both recent experience with immunotherapy for clearance of Aβ in AD, and their own (and Prothena's) experience with AS - clearing immunotherapies in animal models, indicate that in order to be effective as disease - modifying agents when administered alone, therapies that remove proteinaceous aggregates from the brain must be initiated in the early clinical or even preclinical stages of the disease, before the burden of other forms of aging damage becomes entrencheAS - clearing immunotherapies in animal models, indicate that in order to be effective as disease - modifying agents when administered alone, therapies that remove proteinaceous aggregates from the brain must be initiated in the early clinical or even preclinical stages of the disease, before the burden of other forms of aging damage becomes entrencheas disease - modifying agents when administered alone, therapies that remove proteinaceous aggregates from the brain must be initiated in the early clinical or even preclinical stages of the disease, before the burden of other forms of aging damage becomes entrenched.

Each cell - based treatment approach is presented as a potential therapy for a specific disease or a disease category (e.g.: cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, etc.), studied in animal models or in humans.

Researchers could potentially be able to get a better sense of whether a CRISPR therapy in monkeys will translate to cures for people if the animals had the same disease - causing mutations as humans.

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.

If the therapy works as it did in animal trials, Type 1 diabetics would no longer need to take insulin or other drugs to regulate blood sugar levels.

My go - to herbalist, author and American Herbalist Guild member David Winston of Broadway, New Jersey, says in his book, Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach, that animal and test - tube studies are convincing enough to recommend eating maitake regularly as part of a treatment plan for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and even hepatitis B. (Placebo - controlled studies in people have yet to be conducted.)

As well, the addition of zinc supplementation to L - thyroxine therapy in hypothyroid animals improved wound healing (7).

Finding that oral L. reuteri therapy increased circulating levels of oxytocin in our animal model, we theorized that microbes associated with milk consumption may stimulate vagal pathways as for pleasure reward during infant - maternal bonding [29].

In Salt Lake City, a group called Intermountain Therapy Animals has developed a training program known as Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ).

Your boards will come in handy for me to come up with something new as a Paws 2 Read therapy team (going to libraries to encourage young children reading to therapy animals) for struggling readers.

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.

The Pet - Assisted Therapy program shares animals with people of all ages in care facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals and juvenile detention centers.

«Bozzie has completed his requirements for his AKC Championship as well as his International Championship and although these are wonderful accomplishments, his work in Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Activities bring us many more rewards.

In addition to her work with seeing eye dogs as a volunteer and as a qualified dog trainer, she has experience with therapy animals, guide dogs, and search and rescue animals through organizations such as Friends of the Animals (now Nuzzles & Co.) and Willow Creek Pet animals, guide dogs, and search and rescue animals through organizations such as Friends of the Animals (now Nuzzles & Co.) and Willow Creek Pet animals through organizations such as Friends of the Animals (now Nuzzles & Co.) and Willow Creek Pet Animals (now Nuzzles & Co.) and Willow Creek Pet Center.

This special pooch's contributions has earned him recognition in many forms, and he now appears on the British Broadcasting Channel (BBC) childrens» channel, as well as other national and international television channels to spread the word of animal therapy and reading assistance.

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.

Lazarus the rescue cat may look a little strange at first, but not only is he a superstar on social media websites like Vine and Facebook, he also works as a therapy animal, while spreading the word about helping other animals in need — particularly those with special needs or deformities.

Our Pet - Assisted Therapy program brings the joys of animals to people who are otherwise unable to have an animal in their life, such as those living in facilities such as convalescent homes, hospitals, mental health centers, children's homes and juvenile detention centers,» says Judith Eisenberg, Pet - Assisted Therapy Coordinator for the San Diego Humane Society.

Now, nearly 13 years later, Nichols, who serves as director of operations, works with about 30 teams of animals and handlers in training and certifying dogs, cats and other animals to conduct therapy work.

In October 2010 the world learned about Toby, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who was rescued by Charmaine Hammond and her husband from an animal shelter and later found his purpose as a Pet Therapy Dog.

Southwest Airlines does not accept therapy dogs (such as those that provide comfort in a hospital or nursing home) or unusual or exotic animals (including, but not limited to: rodents, ferrets, insects, spiders, reptiles, hedgehogs, rabbits, or sugar gliders) acting as emotional support animals.

With all the new advances in veterinary medicine, many dog owners are turning to stem - cell therapy to relieve their animals of the pain and inflammation associated with such ailments as arthritis, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, and many tendon and ligament injuries.

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.

We're strengthening our ties with local organizations such as St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program and Nipissing University in an effort to raise awareness about animal welfare issues, to increase community involvement and successful animal adoptions, and to heighten respect towards all animals.

In addition, representatives from animal - related organizations such as rescue groups, shelters, dog and cat clubs, along with therapy and service dog groups will share educational information.

In addition, representatives from animal - related organizations such as rescue groups, shelters, dog and cat clubs, along with therapy and service dog groups who will share educational information.

Animal - assisted therapy (AAT)-- This is different from AAA because the dogs act as therapy dogs in order to make a patient reach specific goals.

Physical rehabilitation therapy can also benefit animals as a preconditioning for surgery, as a preventive to help protect and minimize laxity in joints, or for conditioning for athletic events or work.

Mengel plans to have him certified as a therapy animal once he has a chance to settle in.

Bella's success is one of many examples at UC Davis that shows TPE to be emerging as an innovation in veterinary therapeutics for IMHA and should be considered a first - line, rather than a delayed, therapy for animals with severe IMHA unresponsive to initial blood transfusions or medical therapy.

Many of these dogs compete in some of the most grueling obedience, agility, and tracking competitions today and some are even charged with animal assisted therapy as well.

The company's founder works with therapy dogs, and a percentage of the company's profits are donated to service dog and therapy dog organizations in the United States, as well as to animal shelters and other organizations dedicated to animal welfare.

As one of the nation's largest funders of animal welfare causes, we are proud to support organizations that care for animals in need, fight pet cancer, and celebrate our Helping Hero therapy and working animals.

In addition, representatives from animal - related organizations such as rescues, shelters, therapy and service dog groups, and dog and cat clubs will be sharing educational information.

Unlike professionally trained service animals who act as guide dogs or detect seizures, therapy dogs are volunteers whose friendly personalities and excellent manners make them suitable to comfort and emotionally support humans in need of furry companionship.

Her special interest in the area of assistance and therapy animals was also reflected in her work as the Managing Editor and contributing writer for a Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell award winning newsletter, «A Pawsitive Canine Experience,» produced by Paws - Up, Inc..

As a result of the PR generated by the dogs, and from Frei himself, trained and certified therapy animals and the good they do is increasingly accepted in all sorts of agencies — from nursing homes to rehab facilities and hospices.

In the past twenty years, I have worked with dogs in many capacities: showing, fostering, shelter work, as therapy animals, competing in performance events and as a professional trainer / consultanIn the past twenty years, I have worked with dogs in many capacities: showing, fostering, shelter work, as therapy animals, competing in performance events and as a professional trainer / consultanin many capacities: showing, fostering, shelter work, as therapy animals, competing in performance events and as a professional trainer / consultanin performance events and as a professional trainer / consultant.