Hey #BIOM4110 - want to learn more about our prof Pavneesh Madan's research? His pioneering work in bovine #embryo selection will enhance reproduction + improve fertility rates in #cattle 🐄! I got to help w this Ontario Veterinary College piece, please check it out: ovc.uoguelph.ca/news/ovc-resea…

#DYK patients who experience cardiac-caused #syncope (AKA #fainting) have a much higher risk of sudden death? This study found that 45% of patients w advanced #heartfailure and syncope faced 1 year mortality (vs 12% in patients without syncope): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8417507/ #BIOM4180

#DYK patients w Rheumatoid Arthritis may reveal mechanisms of + potential treatments for #heartdisease? People w rheumatic disease can act as a "natural experiment" to better understand how inflammation contributes to heart disease! Learn more: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P… #BIOM4180

Thank you so much Guelph Humane Society! Daniel Guevara-Mann and I have loved every minute of fostering 🥰

#Neck pain is usually not due to any major problem - but Cervical Artery Dissection can cause #unusual + persistent neck pain. Most common in young people (< 50 years old), this tear in a main cervical artery can be a rare cause of #stroke! health.harvard.edu/heart-health/w… #BIOM4180

#Racehorses 🏇 may be fast, but their #hearts 🫀 might not be able to keep up. Competitive, exercising #horses commonly experience complex ventricular #arrhythmias in recovery - which could lead to sudden athletic death. Read and Watch Here: horsetalk.co.nz/2018/05/03/hea… #BIOM4180

Interested in medical #innovations? Researchers have developed a device to control bleeding in penetrating heart 🫀wounds, for use by #trauma physicians. They demonstrated efficacy of this new device, regardless of physicians' experience level: doi.org/10.5005/JP-JOU… #BIOM4180

Do you still think vaping is better than smoking🚬? ➡️Exposure to aerosol particles can worsen asthma + constrict arteries (may lead to heart attack). ➡️E-cigarettes emit these particles in higher concentrations than cigarettes! Read here: pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/… #BIOM4180

Do you love #turmeric as much as I do? Many studies have found that #curcumin, a component of turmeric, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and inflammation. ⚠️This study found no reduction of cardiovascular issues in unstable angina: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30788273 #BIOM4180

⚠️If you have a heart condition, please ask your doctor before getting in a #hottub! The warm, bubbling water can help to lower your blood pressure, as well as increase your heart rate - which could be dangerous for some patients. Read More: health.harvard.edu/heart-health/a… #BIOM4180

This kitten season, 400 kittens just like Pancake will need our help at GHS. TODAY ONLY @royalekittens is going to MATCH your donations to celebrate the launch of the #RoyaleHomeForEveryPetProject. Go to royale.ca/pets and find GHS in the list of participating shelters.

Dr. Cynthia Miltenburg, Ontario Veterinary College alum, is sharing an Ontario perspective on Salmonella Dublin at the Healthy Calf Conference. This includes research from MSc student Kate Perry and Drs. David Renaud, David Kelton, and Diego Nobrega #HCC2022 Calf Care Corner Veal Farmers of Ont.

The Dave Renaud / Charlotte Winder lab group is well represented at CAVEPM conference this week: MSc students Kate Perry & Gillian Power and PhD students Kristen Edwards & John Brindle gave great presentations on their research today 🐮 Dairy at Guelph

Congratulations Katherine Perry for winning an award at CAVEPM today for her oral presentation titled “Risk factors for Salmonella Dublin on dairy farms in Ontario, Canada” 🎉🐮

Congratulations to MSc student Kate Perry for coming in 1st place and winning people’s choice in the #ADSA2023 Graduate student 3MT competition! 🥳🤩🐮

MSc student Katherine Perry is sharing her research on risk factors for Salmonella Dublin on Ontario dairy farms at #ADSA2023

My first paper was published!! Interested in dairy cattle? Emerging disease? Salmonella Dublin? 🐄 Read about all that and more here: doi.org/10.3168/jds.20… 🩷 Thank you again to everyone who helped with this project, I couldn't have done it without you!