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2. Interleukin-31 in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of dogs with syringomyelia
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Lemke, Laura, Carlson, Regina, Flegel, Thomas, Volk, Andrea, Volk, Holger Andreas, Tipold, Andrea, and Nessler, Jasmin Nicole
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- 2023
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3. Holoprosencephalia, hypoplasia of corpus callosum and cerebral heterotopia in a male belted Galloway heifer with adipsia
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Nessler, Jasmin, Wunderlich, Christian, Eikelberg, Deborah, Beineke, Andreas, Raue, Jonathan, Runge, Martin, Tipold, Andrea, Ganter, Martin, and Rehage, Jürgen
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- 2022
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4. Interprofessional survey on communication skills in veterinary and veterinary-related education in Germany
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Rauch, Michèle, Wissing, Sandra, Tipold, Andrea, and Kleinsorgen, Christin
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- 2021
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5. Stability of canine and feline cerebrospinal fluid samples regarding total cell count and cell populations stored in “TransFix®/EDTA CSF sample storage tubes”
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Meier, Laura, Carlson, Regina, Neßler, Jasmin, and Tipold, Andrea
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- 2020
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6. Meningioma and associated cerebral infarction in three dogs
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Frank, Lisa, Burigk, Laura, Lehmbecker, Annika, Wohlsein, Peter, Schütter, Alexandra, Meyerhoff, Nina, Tipold, Andrea, and Nessler, Jasmin
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- 2020
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7. Molecular alterations of the TLR4-signaling cascade in canine epilepsy
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von Rüden, Eva-Lotta, Gualtieri, Fabio, Schönhoff, Katharina, Reiber, Maria, Wolf, Fabio, Baumgärtner, Wolfgang, Hansmann, Florian, Tipold, Andrea, and Potschka, Heidrun
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- 2020
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8. TiHoVideos: veterinary students’ utilization of instructional videos on clinical skills
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Müller, Lina R., Tipold, Andrea, Ehlers, Jan P., and Schaper, Elisabeth
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- 2019
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9. Split spinal cord malformations in 4 Holstein Friesian calves
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Górriz-Martín, Lara, Neßler, Jasmin, Voelker, Iris, Reinartz, Sina, Tipold, Andrea, Distl, Ottmar, Beineke, Andreas, Rehage, Juergen, and Heppelmann, Maike
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- 2019
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10. Evaluation of IL-1β levels in epilepsy and traumatic brain injury in dogs
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Kostic, Draginja, Carlson, Regina, Henke, Diana, Rohn, Karl, and Tipold, Andrea
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- 2019
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11. A double-blinded randomised dietary supplement crossover trial design to investigate the short-term influence of medium chain fatty acid (MCT) supplement on canine idiopathic epilepsy: study protocol
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Berk, Benjamin Andreas, Packer, Rowena Mary Anne, Law, Tsz Hong, Wessmann, Annette, Bathen-Nöthen, Andrea, Jokinen, Tarja Susanna, Knebel, Anna, Tipold, Andrea, Pelligand, Ludovic, and Volk, Holger Andreas
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- 2019
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12. The role of diffusion tensor imaging as an objective tool for the assessment of motor function recovery after paraplegia in a naturally-occurring large animal model of spinal cord injury
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Wang-Leandro, Adriano, Hobert, Marc K., Kramer, Sabine, Rohn, Karl, Stein, Veronika M., and Tipold, Andrea
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- 2018
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13. Grey matter volume in healthy and epileptic beagles using voxel-based morphometry – a pilot study
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Frank, Lisa, Lüpke, Matthias, Kostic, Draginja, Löscher, Wolfgang, and Tipold, Andrea
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- 2018
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14. A genome-wide association study reveals a locus for bilateral iridal hypopigmentation in Holstein Friesian cattle
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Hollmann, Anne K., Bleyer, Martina, Tipold, Andrea, Neßler, Jasmin N., Wemheuer, Wilhelm E., Schütz, Ekkehard, and Brenig, Bertram
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Hypopigmentation ,Male ,lcsh:QH426-470 ,Albinism ,Cattle Diseases ,Chromosomes, Mammalian ,Holstein Friesian ,lcsh:Genetics ,Phenotype ,Iris Diseases ,Case-Control Studies ,Heterochromia iridis ,Genetics ,Oculocutaneous hypopigmentation ,GWAS ,Animals ,Genetics(clinical) ,Iris hypopigmentation ,Cattle ,Female ,Genetic Predisposition to Disease ,Research Article ,Genome-Wide Association Study ,Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis - Abstract
Background Eye pigmentation abnormalities in cattle are often related to albinism, Chediak-Higashi or Tietz like syndrome. However, mutations only affecting pigmentation of coat color and eye have also been described. Herein 18 Holstein Friesian cattle affected by bicolored and hypopigmented irises have been investigated. Results Affected animals did not reveal any ophthalmological or neurological abnormalities besides the specific iris color differences. Coat color of affected cattle did not differ from controls. Histological examination revealed a reduction of melanin pigment in the iridal anterior border layer and stroma in cases as cause of iris hypopigmentation. To analyze the genetics of the iris pigmentation differences, a genome-wide association study was performed using Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChip genotypes of the 18 cases and 172 randomly chosen control animals. A significant association on bovine chromosome 8 (BTA8) was identified at position 60,990,733 with a -log10(p) = 9.17. Analysis of genotypic and allelic dependences between cases of iridal hypopigmentation and an additional set of 316 randomly selected Holstein Friesian cattle controls showed that allele A at position 60,990,733 on BTA8 (P = 4.0e–08, odds ratio = 6.3, 95% confidence interval 3.02–13.17) significantly increased the chance of iridal hypopigmentation. Conclusions The clinical appearance of the iridal hypopigmentation differed from previously reported cases of pigmentation abnormalities in syndromes like Chediak-Higashi or Tietz and seems to be mainly of cosmetic character. Iridal hypopigmentation is caused by a reduced content of melanin pigment in the anterior border layer and iridal stroma. A single genomic position on BTA8 was detected to be significantly associated with iridal hypopigmentation in examined cattle. To our knowledge this is the first report about this phenotype in Holstein Friesian cattle. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12863-017-0496-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- 2017
15. Th17-skewed immune response and cluster of differentiation 40 ligand expression in canine steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis, a large animal model for neutrophilic meningitis
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Freundt-Revilla, Jessica, Maiolini, Arianna, Carlson, Regina, Beyerbach, Martin, Rentmeister, Kai, Flegel, Thomas, Fischer, Andrea, and Tipold, Andrea
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Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ,Neurology ,630 Agriculture ,Immunology ,610 Medicine & health - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by neutrophilic pleocytosis and an arteritis particularly in the cervical leptomeninges. Previous studies of the disease have shown increased levels of IL-6 and TGF-ß1 in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In the presence of these cytokines, naive CD4+ cells differentiate into Th17 lymphocytes which synthesize interleukin 17 (IL-17). It has been shown that IL-17 plays an active role in autoimmune diseases, it induces and mediates inflammatory responses and has an important role in recruitment of neutrophils. The hypothesis of a Th17-skewed immune response in SRMA should be supported by evaluating IL-17 and CD40L, inducing the vasculitis. METHODS: An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure IL-17 and CD40L in serum and CSF from a total of 79 dogs. Measurements of patients suffering from SRMA in the acute state (SRMA A) were compared with levels of patients under treatment with steroids (SRMA T), recurrence of the disease (SRMA R), other neurological disorders, and healthy dogs, using the two-part test. Additionally, secretion of IL-17 and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) from the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was confirmed by an enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot) assay. RESULTS: Significant higher levels of IL-17 were found in CSF of dogs with SRMA A compared with SRMA T, other neurological disorders and healthy dogs (p
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16. Genome-wide association study for hereditary ataxia in the Parson Russell Terrier and DNA-testing for ataxia-associated mutations in the Parson and Jack Russell Terrier
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Gast, Alana Christina, Metzger, Julia, Tipold, Andrea, and Distl, Ottmar
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Calpain ,food and beverages ,DNA ,veterinary(all) ,Jack Russell Terrier ,Hereditary ataxia ,Association ,CAPN1 ,Dogs ,Parson Russell Terrier ,Mutation ,Animals ,Genetic Predisposition to Disease ,Dog Diseases ,KCNJ10 ,Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying ,Research Article ,Genome-Wide Association Study ,Spinocerebellar Degenerations - Abstract
Background Spinocerebellar ataxia also referred to as hereditary ataxia comprises different forms of progressive neurodegenerative diseases. A complex mode of inheritance was most likely in Parson Russell Terriers (PRT) and in Jack Russell Terriers (JRT). Recently, the missense mutation KCNJ10:c.627C > G was shown to be associated with the spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) in JRT and related Russell group of terriers, whereas the missense mutation CAPN1:c.344G > A was associated with late onset ataxia (LOA) in PRT. Results We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in PRT including 15 cases and 29 controls and found a statistically strong signal in the genomic region on dog chromosome 38 (CFA38) where KCNJ10 is located. We tested the CAPN1:c.344G > A and KCNJ10:c.627C > G (Transcript XM_545752.4) mutations in a sample of 77 PRT and 9 JRT from Germany as well as further 179 controls from 20 different dog breeds. All cases and controls genotyped carried the wild-type for the CAPN1:c.344G > A mutation. Among the PRT, 17/77 (22.1 %) dogs were homozygous for the mutant KCNJ10 allele and 22/77 (28.6 %) dogs were heterozygous. Three cases of PRT had the homozygous KCNJ10 wild-type. In JRT, 1/3 cases did show the mutant KCNJ10 allele homozygous. Thus, we sequenced the KCNJ10 exons with their adjacent regions from 10 PRT and 3 JRT including the animals with imperfect co-segregation of the c.627C > G mutation. We identified a total of 45 genetic variants within KCNJ10. The most likely variant explaining the cases appeared a 1-bp-insertion in a C-stretch within exon 3 (KCNJ10:g.22141027insC). In silico analysis showed that this indel may influence the regulation of gene expression. Conclusions In the present study, 16/21 cases of hereditary ataxia perfectly co-segregated with the KCNJ10:c.627C > G mutation. The CAPN1:c.344G > A mutation could not be validated and seems to be a rare variant in the samples screened. Screening KCNJ10 for further mutations did result in a genetic variant explaining 2 JRT cases but further 3 cases with a non-mutant homozygous c.627C > G genotype could not be resolved. Breeders have to be aware that DNA-testing for hereditary ataxia in PRT and JRT does not capture all cases of hereditary ataxia in these dog breeds. At least one further form of hereditary ataxia not yet resolved by a mutation may occur in PRT and JRT. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12917-016-0862-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- 2016
17. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus report on epilepsy definition, classification and terminology in companion animals
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Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Berendt, Mette, Farquhar, Robyn G, Mandigers, Paul J J, Pakozdy, Akos, Bhatti, Sofie F M, De Risio, Luisa, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Patterson, Edward E, Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Pumarola, Martí Batlle, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika M, Tipold, Andrea, Volk, Holger A, Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Berendt, Mette, Farquhar, Robyn G, Mandigers, Paul J J, Pakozdy, Akos, Bhatti, Sofie F M, De Risio, Luisa, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Patterson, Edward E, Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Pumarola, Martí Batlle, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika M, Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A
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- 2015
18. International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force consensus proposal: medical treatment of canine epilepsy in Europe
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Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Bhatti, Sofie F M, De Risio, Luisa, Muñana, Karen, Penderis, Jacques, Stein, Veronika M, Tipold, Andrea, Berendt, Mette, Farquhar, Robyn G, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Löscher, Wolfgang, Mandigers, Paul J J, Matiasek, Kaspar, Pakozdy, Akos, Patterson, Edward E, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Rusbridge, Clare, Volk, Holger A, Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Bhatti, Sofie F M, De Risio, Luisa, Muñana, Karen, Penderis, Jacques, Stein, Veronika M, Tipold, Andrea, Berendt, Mette, Farquhar, Robyn G, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Löscher, Wolfgang, Mandigers, Paul J J, Matiasek, Kaspar, Pakozdy, Akos, Patterson, Edward E, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Rusbridge, Clare, and Volk, Holger A
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- 2015
19. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus proposal: diagnostic approach to epilepsy in dogs
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Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, De Risio, Luisa, Bhatti, Sofie, Muñana, Karen, Penderis, Jacques, Stein, Veronika, Tipold, Andrea, Berendt, Mette, Farqhuar, Robyn, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Mandigers, Paul J J, Matiasek, Kaspar, Packer, Rowena M A, Pakozdy, Akos, Patterson, Ned, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Batlle, Martí Pumarola, Rusbridge, Clare, Volk, Holger A, Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, De Risio, Luisa, Bhatti, Sofie, Muñana, Karen, Penderis, Jacques, Stein, Veronika, Tipold, Andrea, Berendt, Mette, Farqhuar, Robyn, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Mandigers, Paul J J, Matiasek, Kaspar, Packer, Rowena M A, Pakozdy, Akos, Patterson, Ned, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Batlle, Martí Pumarola, Rusbridge, Clare, and Volk, Holger A
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20. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus proposal: outcome of therapeutic interventions in canine and feline epilepsy
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Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Potschka, Heidrun, Fischer, Andrea, Löscher, Wolfgang, Patterson, Ned, Bhatti, Sofie, Berendt, Mette, De Risio, Luisa, Farquhar, Robyn, Long, Sam, Mandigers, Paul, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Pakozdy, Akos, Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika, Tipold, Andrea, Volk, Holger A, Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Potschka, Heidrun, Fischer, Andrea, Löscher, Wolfgang, Patterson, Ned, Bhatti, Sofie, Berendt, Mette, De Risio, Luisa, Farquhar, Robyn, Long, Sam, Mandigers, Paul, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Pakozdy, Akos, Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika, Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A
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21. Inter-observer agreement of canine and feline paroxysmal event semiology and classification by veterinary neurology specialists and non-specialists
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Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Packer, Rowena Ma, Berendt, Mette, Bhatti, Sofie, Charalambous, Marios, Cizinauskas, Sigitas, De Risio, Luisa, Farquhar, Robyn, Hampel, Rachel, Hill, Myfanwy, Mandigers, Paul Jj, Pakozdy, Akos, Preston, Stephanie M, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika M, Taylor-Brown, Fran, Tipold, Andrea, Volk, Holger A, Sub Neurologie, CSCA AVM, Applied Veterinary Research, Packer, Rowena Ma, Berendt, Mette, Bhatti, Sofie, Charalambous, Marios, Cizinauskas, Sigitas, De Risio, Luisa, Farquhar, Robyn, Hampel, Rachel, Hill, Myfanwy, Mandigers, Paul Jj, Pakozdy, Akos, Preston, Stephanie M, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika M, Taylor-Brown, Fran, Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A
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22. Imepitoin is well tolerated in healthy and epileptic cats.
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Engel, Odilo, von Klopmann, Thilo, Maiolini, Arianna, Freundt-Revilla, Jessica, and Tipold, Andrea
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EPILEPSY ,HEALTH of cats ,CAT diseases ,ANTICONVULSANTS ,DRUG efficacy - Abstract
Background: Epilepsy in the cat is a serious medical condition. To date there are no licensed treatments for feline epilepsy and no well-controlled clinical studies on the efficacy or safety of antiepileptic drugs in cats. The aim of this study was to collect tolerability data and first exploratory efficacy data of imepitoin in both healthy and epileptic cats. Results: In two tolerability studies, 30 healthy cats received imepition twice daily in doses of 0, 30, 40 or 80 mg/kg bodyweight for 30 days. No serious adverse events were observed in any of the dose groups. In the imepitoin treated groups, emesis was observed in some animals temporarily and intermittently mainly in the second and third weeks of treatment. In a small, single-arm, open label, uncontrolled clinical trial eight cats suffering from idiopathic epilepsy were treated with imepitoin twice daily at doses of 30 mg/kg bodyweight for 30 days. Four of these cats (50%) achieved seizure freedom for at least 8 weeks under treatment. Adverse events, mostly lethargy, decreased appetite and emesis, were often mild and transient. Conclusion: In summary, imepitoin was well tolerated in healthy and epileptic cats and showed in a pilot trial indication for efficacy in treating feline epilepsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Clinical evaluation of a combination therapy of imepitoin with phenobarbital in dogs with refractory idiopathic epilepsy.
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Neßler, Jasmin, Rundfeldt, Chris, Löscher, Wolfgang, Kostic, Draginja, Keefe, Thomas, and Tipold, Andrea
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DOG diseases ,EPILEPSY ,PHENOBARBITAL ,CEREBROSPINAL fluid ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging - Abstract
Background: Imepitoin was tested as a combination treatment with phenobarbital in an open-label mono-centre cohort study in dogs with drug-resistant epilepsy. Diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy was based on clinical findings, magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Three cohorts were treated. In cohort A, dogs not responding to phenobarbital with or without established add-on treatment of potassium bromide or levetiracetam were treated add-on with imepitoin, starting at 10 mg/kg BID, with titration allowed to 30 mg/kg BID. In cohort B, the only difference to cohort A was that the starting dose of imepitoin was reduced to 5 mg/kg BID. In cohort C, animals not responding to imepitoin at >20 mg/kg BID were treated with phenobarbital add-on starting at 0.5 mg/kg BID. Results: The add-on treatment resulted in a reduction in monthly seizure frequency (MSF) in all three cohorts. A reduction of ≥50% was obtained in 36-42% of all animals, without significant difference between cohorts. The lower starting dose of 5 mg/kg BID imepitoin was better tolerated, and an up-titration to on average of 15 mg/kg BID was sufficient in cohort A and B. In cohort C, a mean add-on dose of 1.5 mg/kg BID phenobarbital was sufficient to achieve a clinically meaningful effect. Six dogs developed a clinically meaningful increase in MSF of ≥ 50%, mostly in cohort A. Neither imepitoin nor phenobarbital add-on treatment was capable of suppressing cluster seizure activity, making cluster seizure activity an important predictor for drug-resistance. Conclusion: A combination treatment of imepitoin and phenobarbital is a useful treatment option for a subpopulation of dogs with drug-resistant epilepsy, a low starting dose with 5 mg/kg BID is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Measurements of C-reactive protein (CRP) and nerve-growth-factor (NGF) concentrations in serum and urine samples of dogs with neurologic disorders.
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Kordass, Ulrike, Carlson, Regina, Stein, Veronika Maria, and Tipold, Andrea
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C-reactive protein ,NERVE growth factor ,BLOOD serum analysis ,URINALYSIS ,NEUROLOGIC examination ,DIAGNOSIS of neurological disorders ,DIAGNOSIS of dog diseases ,ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to prove the hypothesis that C-reactive protein (CRP) and nerve growth factor (NGF) may be potential biomarkers for lower urinary tract disorders and may be able to distinguish between micturition dysfunctions of different origin in dogs with spinal cord diseases. NGF- and CRP-concentrations were measured in serum and urine samples using specific ELISA-Kits. Results in urine were standardized by urine-creatinine levels. Results: CRP in serum was detectable in 32/76 and in urine samples in 40/76 patients. NGF could be measured in all serum and in 70/76 urine samples. Urinary CRP concentrations were significantly higher in dogs with micturition dysfunction (p = 0.0009) and in dogs with different neurological diseases (p = 0.0020) compared to the control group. However, comparing dogs with spinal cord disorders with and without associated micturition dysfunction no significant difference could be detected for NGF and CRP values in urine or serum samples. Additionally, levels did not decrease significantly, when measured at the time when the dogs regained the ability to urinate properly (urinary NGF p = 0.7962; urinary CRP p = 0.078). Urine samples with bacteria and/or leukocytes had no significant increase in urinary NGF (p = 0.1112) or CRP (p = 0.0534) concentrations, but higher CRP-levels in urine from dogs with cystitis were found compared to dogs without signs of cystitis. Conclusions: From these data we conclude that neither CRP nor NGF in urine or serum can be considered as reliable biomarkers for micturition disorders in dogs with spinal cord disorders in a clinical setting, but their production might be part of the pathogenesis of such disorders. Significantly higher levels of CRP could be found in the urine of dogs with micturition dysfunctions compared to control dogs. This phenomenon could potentially be explained by unspecific extrahepatic CRP production by smooth muscle cells in the dilated bladder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus proposal: outcome of therapeutic interventions in canine and feline epilepsy.
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Potschka, Heidrun, Fischer, Andrea, Löscher, Wolfgang, Patterson, Ned, Bhatti, Sofie, Berendt, Mette, De Risio, Luisa, Farquhar, Robyn, Long, Sam, Mandigers, Paul, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Pakozdy, Akos, Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika, Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A.
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EPILEPSY in animals ,DRUG resistance ,DOG diseases ,CAT diseases ,VETERINARY medicine - Abstract
Common criteria for the diagnosis of drug resistance and the assessment of outcome are needed urgently as a prerequisite for standardized evaluation and reporting of individual therapeutic responses in canine epilepsy. Thus, we provide a proposal for the definition of drug resistance and partial therapeutic success in canine patients with epilepsy. This consensus statement also suggests a list of factors and aspects of outcome, which should be considered in addition to the impact on seizures. Moreover, these expert recommendations discuss criteria which determine the validity and informative value of a therapeutic trial in an individual patient and also suggest the application of individual outcome criteria. Agreement on common guidelines does not only render a basis for future optimization of individual patient management, but is also a presupposition for the design and implementation of clinical studies with highly standardized inclusion and exclusion criteria. Respective standardization will improve the comparability of findings from different studies and renders an improved basis for multicenter studies. Therefore, this proposal provides an in-depth discussion of the implications of outcome criteria for clinical studies. In particular ethical aspects and the different options for study design and application of individual patient-centered outcome criteria are considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus proposal: diagnostic approach to epilepsy in dogs.
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De Risio, Luisa, Bhatti, Sofie, Muñana, Karen, Penderis, Jacques, Stein, Veronika, Tipold, Andrea, Berendt, Mette, Farqhuar, Robyn, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Mandigers, Paul JJ., Matiasek, Kaspar, Packer, Rowena MA, Pakozdy, Akos, Patterson, Ned, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Batlle, Martí Pumarola, and Rusbridge, Clare
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DOGS ,SPASMS ,EPILEPSY research ,DIAGNOSIS ,ANIMAL diseases - Abstract
This article outlines the consensus proposal on diagnosis of epilepsy in dogs by the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force. The aim of this consensus proposal is to improve consistency in the diagnosis of epilepsy in the clinical and research settings. The diagnostic approach to the patient presenting with a history of suspected epileptic seizures incorporates two fundamental steps: to establish if the events the animal is demonstrating truly represent epileptic seizures and if so, to identify their underlying cause. Differentiation of epileptic seizures from other non-epileptic episodic paroxysmal events can be challenging. Criteria that can be used to make this differentiation are presented in detail and discussed. Criteria for the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy (IE) are described in a three-tier system. Tier I confidence level for the diagnosis of IE is based on a history of two or more unprovoked epileptic seizures occurring at least 24 h apart, age at epileptic seizure onset of between six months and six years, unremarkable inter-ictal physical and neurological examination, and no significant abnormalities on minimum data base blood tests and urinalysis. Tier II confidence level for the diagnosis of IE is based on the factors listed in tier I and unremarkable fasting and post-prandial bile acids, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain (based on an epilepsy-specific brain MRI protocol) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis. Tier III confidence level for the diagnosis of IE is based on the factors listed in tier I and II and identification of electroencephalographic abnormalities characteristic for seizure disorders. The authors recommend performing MRI of the brain and routine CSF analysis, after exclusion of reactive seizures, in dogs with age at epileptic seizure onset <6 months or >6 years, inter-ictal neurological abnormalities consistent with intracranial neurolocalisation, status epilepticus or cluster seizure at epileptic seizure onset, or a previous presumptive diagnosis of IE and drug-resistance with a single antiepileptic drug titrated to the highest tolerable dose. This consensus article represents the basis for a more standardised diagnostic approach to the seizure patient. These recommendations will evolve over time with advances in neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and molecular genetics of canine epilepsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of imepitoin in dogs with newly diagnosed epilepsy in a randomized controlled clinical study with long-term follow up.
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Rundfeldt, Chris, Tipold, Andrea, and Löscher, Wolfgang
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DRUG efficacy , *ANTICONVULSANTS , *MEDICATION safety , *DRUG tolerance , *EPILEPSY in animals , *DOG diseases - Abstract
Background: Imepitoin is a novel antiepileptic drug for the treatment of canine idiopathic epilepsy. The present study was conducted to demonstrate superior antiepileptic activity of a high dose of 30 mg/kg BID over a low dose of 1 mg/kg BID of imepitoin during 12 weeks of treatment under double blind conditions in a field population of dogs with previously untreated epilepsy. In a consecutive 12 weeks open label follow up (phase 2), all animals received 30 mg/kg BID, to evaluate the persistence of the antiepileptic activity, and to evaluate the effect of a dose step up to 30 mg/kg in the former low-dose animals. Results: A treatment with 30 mg/kg BID resulted in a significantly greater reduction in monthly seizure frequency relative to baseline data as compared to the 1 mg/kg dose. Both generalized and partial seizures but not cluster seizures were significantly less frequent in the high dose group. The antiepileptic activity was maintained during study phase 2 in the high dose group. An increase to 30 mg/kg BID in the low- dose animals resulted in a significant reduction in generalized and partial seizures, but not cluster seizures. At the end of study phase 2, 32.1 and 46.8 % of dogs of the former high and former low-dose groups respectively, remained free of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Imepitoin was well tolerated. The frequency of dogs with any adverse drug reactions was higher in the 30 mg/kg BID dose (59 % vs. 41 %, p = 0.041), and the main target organ was the central nervous system (CNS). The occurrence of CNS related adverse reactions was transient and findings were mostly restricted to the first weeks of treatment. No hepatic enzyme increase and no other organ toxicity were observed. Conclusion: The administration of imepitoin twice daily at a dose of 30 mg/kg results in significant and persistent antiepileptic effects in patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy and generalized tonic-clonic seizures, as observed over a study period of up to 6 months. Imepitoin was well tolerated. Most CNS related adverse drug reactions were transient. Both the antiepileptic activity and the safety profile make the drug suitable for long-term clinical use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force recommendations for a veterinary epilepsy-specific MRI protocol.
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Rusbridge, Clare, Long, Sam, Jovanovik, Jelena, Milne, Marjorie, Berendt, Mette, Bhatti, Sofie F. M., De Risio, Luisa, Farqhuar, Robyn G., Fischer, Andrea, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Patterson, Edward E., Pakozdy, Akos, Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Stein, Veronika M., Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A.
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EPILEPSY in animals ,NEUROLOGICAL disorders ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging of the brain ,DYSPLASIA ,HIPPOCAMPUS (Brain) - Abstract
Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological diseases in veterinary practice. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is regarded as an important diagnostic test to reach the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy. However, given that the diagnosis requires the exclusion of other differentials for seizures, the parameters for MRI examination should allow the detection of subtle lesions which may not be obvious with existing techniques. In addition, there are several differentials for idiopathic epilepsy in humans, for example some focal cortical dysplasias, which may only apparent with special sequences, imaging planes and/or particular techniques used in performing the MRI scan. As a result, there is a need to standardize MRI examination in veterinary patients with techniques that reliably diagnose subtle lesions, identify post-seizure changes, and which will allow for future identification of underlying causes of seizures not yet apparent in the veterinary literature. There is a need for a standardized veterinary epilepsy-specific MRI protocol which will facilitate more detailed examination of areas susceptible to generating and perpetuating seizures, is cost efficient, simple to perform and can be adapted for both low and high field scanners. Standardisation of imaging will improve clinical communication and uniformity of case definition between research studies. A 6-7 sequence epilepsy-specific MRI protocol for veterinary patients is proposed and further advanced MR and functional imaging is reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force consensus proposal: medical treatment of canine epilepsy in Europe.
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Bhatti, Sofie F. M., De Risio, Luisa, Muñana, Karen, Penderis, Jacques, Stein, Veronika M., Tipold, Andrea, Berendt, Mette, Farquhar, Robyn G., Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Löscher, Wolfgang, Mandigers, Paul J. J., Matiasek, Kaspar, Pakozdy, Akos, Patterson, Edward E., Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Rusbridge, Clare, and Volk, Holger A.
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EPILEPSY in animals ,DOG diseases ,ANTICONVULSANTS ,VETERINARY medicine ,VETERINARY therapeutics - Abstract
In Europe, the number of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) licensed for dogs has grown considerably over the last years. Nevertheless, the same questions remain, which include, 1) when to start treatment, 2) which drug is best used initially, 3) which adjunctive AED can be advised if treatment with the initial drug is unsatisfactory, and 4) when treatment changes should be considered. In this consensus proposal, an overview is given on the aim of AED treatment, when to start long-term treatment in canine epilepsy and which veterinary AEDs are currently in use for dogs. The consensus proposal for drug treatment protocols, 1) is based on current published evidence-based literature, 2) considers the current legal framework of the cascade regulation for the prescription of veterinary drugs in Europe, and 3) reflects the authors' experience. With this paper it is aimed to provide a consensus for the management of canine idiopathic epilepsy. Furthermore, for the management of structural epilepsy AEDs are inevitable in addition to treating the underlying cause, if possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus report on epilepsy definition, classification and terminology in companion animals.
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Berendt, Mette, Farquhar, Robyn G., Mandigers, Paul J. J., Pakozdy, Akos, Bhatti, Sofie F. M., De Risio, Luisa, Fischer, Andrea, Long, Sam, Matiasek, Kaspar, Muñana, Karen, Patterson, Edward E., Penderis, Jacques, Platt, Simon, Podell, Michael, Potschka, Heidrun, Batlle Pumarola, Martí, Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika M., Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A.
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EPILEPSY in animals ,DOG diseases ,SYMPTOMS ,NOSOLOGY ,VETERINARY medicine - Abstract
Dogs with epilepsy are among the commonest neurological patients in veterinary practice and therefore have historically attracted much attention with regard to definitions, clinical approach and management. A number of classification proposals for canine epilepsy have been published during the years reflecting always in parts the current proposals coming from the human epilepsy organisation the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). It has however not been possible to gain agreed consensus, "a common language", for the classification and terminology used between veterinary and human neurologists and neuroscientists, practitioners, neuropharmacologists and neuropathologists. This has led to an unfortunate situation where different veterinary publications and textbook chapters on epilepsy merely reflect individual author preferences with respect to terminology, which can be confusing to the readers and influence the definition and diagnosis of epilepsy in first line practice and research studies. In this document the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force (IVETF) discusses current understanding of canine epilepsy and presents our 2015 proposal for terminology and classification of epilepsy and epileptic seizures. We propose a classification system which reflects new thoughts from the human ILAE but also roots in former well accepted terminology. We think that this classification system can be used by all stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Acute basophilic leukaemia in a three-month-old calf.
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Laabs, Eva-Maria, Mischke, Reinhard, Dziallas, Peter, Maiolini, Arianna, Tipold, Andrea, Raddatz, Barbara, Puff, Christina, and Rehage, Jürgen
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HOLSTEIN-Friesian cattle ,BASOPHILS ,LEUKEMIA in animals ,CENTRAL nervous system diseases ,HEMATOLOGICAL oncology ,LUMBAR vertebrae physiology - Abstract
A three-month-old female Holstein-Friesian calf was presented with acute tetraparesis. After neurological examination a multifocal lesion in the central nervous system was suspected with the most pronounced lesions between the third thoracic and the third lumbar vertebrae. Haematological examination revealed moderate anaemia as well as severe thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and leucocytosis. A blood smear and bone marrow aspirate exhibited predominantly blasts with basophilic granulation leading to a diagnosis of acute (myeloid) leukaemia with involvement of the basophilic lineage or an acute basophilic leukaemia. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed spinal cord compression; at necropsy, extensive localised haemorrhages extending into the thoracic vertebral canal were found. Histopathology revealed a large population of blast cells in several tissues including the meninges. Due to multifocal detection of neoplastic cells in the vascular system, neoplasia of the haematopoietic system was assumed in agreement with haematological findings. Signs of paresis could be explained by intramedullary spinal cord haemorrhage and myeloid infiltrations of meningeal vessels. In conclusion, despite its rarity, acute myeloid leukaemia with involvement of the basophilic lineage may be considered in diagnosing calves with progressive deteriorating general condition, paresis, leucocytosis with moderate basophilic differentiation or haemorrhagic disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Inter-observer agreement of canine and feline paroxysmal event semiology and classification by veterinary neurology specialists and non-specialists.
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Packer, Rowena M. A., Berendt, Mette, Bhatti, Sofie, Charalambous, Marios, Cizinauskas, Sigitas, De Risio, Luisa, Farquhar, Robyn, Hampel, Rachel, Hill, Myfanwy, Mandigers, Paul J. J., Pakozdy, Akos, Preston, Stephanie M., Rusbridge, Clare, Stein, Veronika M., Taylor-Brown, Fran, Tipold, Andrea, and Volk, Holger A.
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INTER-observer reliability ,VETERINARY neurology ,SYMPTOMS ,EPILEPSY ,CONSCIOUSNESS ,QUESTIONNAIRES - Abstract
Background: Advances in mobile technology mean vets are now commonly presented with videos of paroxysmal events by clients, but the consistency of the interpretation of these videos has not been investigated. The objective of this study was to investigate the level of agreement between vets (both neurology specialists and non-specialists) on the description and classification of videos depicting paroxysmal events, without knowing any results of diagnostic workup. An online questionnaire study was conducted, where participants watched 100 videos of dogs and cats exhibiting paroxysmal events and answered questions regarding: epileptic seizure presence (yes/no), seizure type, consciousness status, and the presence of motor, autonomic and neurobehavioural signs. Agreement statistics (percentage agreement and kappa) calculated for each variable, with prevalence indices calculated to aid their interpretation. Results: Only a fair level of agreement (Κ = 0.40) was found for epileptic seizure presence. Overall agreement of seizure type was moderate (Κ = 0.44), with primary generalised seizures showing the highest level of agreement (Κ = 0.60), and focal the lowest (Κ =0.31). Fair agreement was found for consciousness status and the presence of autonomic signs (Κ = 0.21-0.40), but poor agreement for neurobehavioral signs (Κ = 0.16). Agreement for motor signs ranged from poor (Κ = ≤ 0.20) to moderate (Κ = 0.41-0.60). Differences between specialists and non-specialists were identified. Conclusions: The relatively low levels of agreement described here highlight the need for further discussions between neurology experts regarding classifying and describing epileptic seizures, and additional training of non-specialists to facilitate accurate diagnosis. There is a need for diagnostic tools (e.g. electroencephalogram) able to differentiate between epileptic and non-epileptic paroxysms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Development of learning objectives for neurology in a veterinary curriculum: Part II: Postgraduates.
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Yu-Wei Lin, Volk, Holger A., Penderis, Jacques, Anderson, Thomas J., Añor, Sonia, Lujan-Feliu-Pascual, Alejandro, Stein, Veronika M., Tipold, Andrea, and Ehlers, Jan P.
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VETERINARY medicine education ,VETERINARY neurology ,MIXED methods research ,PERIPHERAL nervous system ,CENTRAL nervous system diseases ,CLINICAL competence ,GRADUATE students - Abstract
Background: Specialization in veterinary medicine in Europe is organized through the Colleges of the European Board of Veterinary Specialization. To inform updating of the curriculum for residents of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) job analysis was used. Defining job competencies of diploma holders in veterinary neurology can be used as references for curriculum design of resident training. With the support of the diplomates of the ECVN and the members of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) a mixed-method research, including a qualitative search of objectives and quantitative ranking with 149 Likert scale questions and 48 free text questions in 9 categories in a survey was conducted. In addition, opinions of different groups were subjected to statistical analysis and the result compared. Results: A return rate of 62% (n = 213/341) was achieved. Of the competencies identified by the Delphi process, 75% objectives were expected to attain expert level; 24% attain advanced level; 1% entry level. In addition, the exercise described the 11 highly ranked competencies, the 3 most frequently seen diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the most frequently used immunosuppressive, antiepileptic and chemotherapeutic drugs. Conclusion: The outcomes of this "Delphi job analysis" provide a powerful tool to align the curriculum for ECVN resident training and can be adapted to the required job competencies, based on expectations. The expectation is that for majority of these competencies diplomates should attain an expert level. Besides knowledge and clinical skills, residents and diplomates are expected to demonstrate high standards in teaching and communication. The results of this study will help to create a European curriculum for postgraduate education in veterinary neurology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Development of learning objectives for neurology in a veterinary curriculum: part I: undergraduates.
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Yu-Wei Lin, Volk, Holger A., Penderis, Jacques, Tipold, Andrea, and Ehlers, Jan P.
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VETERINARY neurology ,DELPHI method ,UNDERGRADUATES ,NEUROLOGICAL disorders ,GUILLAIN-Barre syndrome ,MYASTHENIA gravis - Abstract
Background With an increasing caseload of veterinary neurology patients in first opinion practice, there is a requirement to establish relevant learning objectives for veterinary neurology encompassing knowledge, skills and attitudes for veterinary undergraduate students in Europe. With help of experts in veterinary neurology from the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) and the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) a survey of veterinary neurologic learning objectives using a modified Delphi method was conducted. The first phase comprised the development of a draft job description and learning objectives by a working group established by the ECVN. In the second phase, a quantitative questionnaire (multiple choice, Likert scale and free text) covering 140 learning objectives and subdivided into 8 categories was sent to 341 ESVN and ECVN members and a return rate of 62% (n = 213/341) was achieved. Results Of these 140 learning objectives ECVN Diplomates and ESVN members considered 42 (30%) objectives as not necessary for standard clinical veterinary neurology training, 94 (67%) were graded to be learned at a beginner level and 4 (3%) at an advanced level. The following objectives were interpreted as the most important day one skills: interpret laboratory tests, perform a neurological examination and establish a neuroanatomical localization. In this survey the three most important diseases of the central nervous system included epilepsy, intervertebral disc disease and inflammatory diseases. The three most important diseases of the peripheral nervous system included polyradiculoneuritis, myasthenia gravis and toxic neuropathies. Conclusions The results of this study should help to reform the veterinary curriculum regarding neurology and may reduce the phenomenon of "Neurophobia". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Clinical skills of veterinary students - a cross-sectional study of the self-concept and exposure to skills training in Hannover, Germany.
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Rösch, Tanja, Schaper, Elisabeth, Tipold, Andrea, Fischer, Martin R., Dilly, Marc, and Ehlers, Jan P.
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CLINICAL competence ,VETERINARY students ,VETERINARY medicine ,TRAINING ,CROSS-sectional method - Abstract
Background Students of veterinary medicine should achieve basic professional competences required to practise their profession. A main focus of veterinary education is on developing clinical skills. The present study used the guidelines of the "Day-One Skills" list of European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) to create an online questionnaire for assessing the skills acquired by students at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo). The theoretical and practical veterinary knowledge levels of the students and postgraduates are determined and compared. Results In two batches, 607 people responded (response batch 1, 23.78%; response batch 2, 23.83%). From 49 defined skills, 28 are actually practised during training at the university and 21 activities are known only theoretically. Furthermore, the students showed great willingness to use simulators and models in a clinical skills lab. Conclusions The results of this survey highlight that the opening of a clinical skills lab at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover and its incorporation into the study programme are ideal tools to promote practical competences and foster the motivation to learn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. MIP-3β/CCL19 is associated with the intrathecal invasion of mononuclear cells in neuroinflammatory and non-neuroinflammatory CNS diseases in dogs.
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Bartels, Janina, Darrow, Brett G., Schatzberg, Scott J., Lijing Bu, Carlson, Regina, and Tipold, Andrea
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Background: Chemokines such as MIP-3β/CCL19 are important factors in the mechanism of cell migration and pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) inflammatory reactions. The hypothesis of this study is that CCL19, also known as MIP-3β, is involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory and non-inflammatory CNS diseases of dogs. Experiments were performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples of dogs affected with steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) during the acute phase as well as during treatment. Dogs with SRMA were compared to dogs with presumed meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown origin (MUO), and both groups sub-categorized into dogs receiving no therapy and with patients receiving prednisolone therapy. Idiopathic epilepsy (IE), a group with normal CSF cell count, was used as a control. Additionally, dogs with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) of varying severity were analyzed. Chemokine concentrations were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Migration assays were performed on seven selected CSF samples using a disposable 96-well chemotaxis chamber. Results: CCL19 was detectable in CSF samples of all dogs. Dogs with untreated SRMA and MUO displayed pronounced CCL19 elevations compared to the control group and patients receiving glucocorticosteroid treatment. CSF cell counts of untreated SRMA and MUO patients were significantly positively correlated with the CCL19 CSF concentration. IVDD patients also had elevated CCL19 concentration compared to controls, but values were considerably lower than in inflammatory CNS diseases. Selected CSF samples displayed chemotactic activity for mononuclear cells in the migration assay. Conclusions: CCL19 CSF concentrations were markedly elevated in patients affected with the neuroinflammatory diseases SRMA and MUO and showed a strong correlation with the CSF cell count. This chemokine may play an important role in the pathogenesis of SRMA and MUO. The elevation of CSF CCL19 in IVDD suggests that it may also be involved in the secondary wave of spinal cord injuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Morphometric magnetic resonance imaging and genetic testing in cerebellar abiotrophy in Arabian horses.
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Cavalleri, Jessika M. V., Metzger, Julia, Hellige, Maren, Lampe, Virginie, Stuckenschneider, Kathrin, Tipold, Andrea, Beineke, Andreas, Becker, Kathrin, Distl, Ottmar, and Feige, Karsten
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MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,NUCLEAR magnetic resonance ,MAGNETIC fields ,MOVEMENT disorders ,CEREBELLAR ataxia - Abstract
Background: Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a rare but significant disease in Arabian horses caused by progressive death of the Purkinje cells resulting in cerebellar ataxia characterized by a typical head tremor, jerky head movements and lack of menace response. The specific role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to support clinical diagnosis has been discussed. However, as yet MR imaging has only been described in one equine CA case. The role of MR morphometry in this regard is currently unknown. Due to the hereditary nature of the disease, genetic testing can support the diagnosis of CA. Therefore, the objective of this study was to perform MR morphometric analysis and genetic testing in four CA-affected Arabian horses and one German Riding Pony with purebred Arabian bloodlines in the third generation. Results: CA was diagnosed pathohistologically in the five affected horses (2 months - 3 years) supported by clinical signs, necropsy, and genetic testing which confirmed the TOE1:g.2171G>A SNP genotype A/A in all CA-affected horses. On MR images morphometric analysis of the relative cerebellar size and relative cerebellar cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) space were compared to control images of 15 unaffected horses. It was demonstrated that in MR morphometric analyses, CA affected horses displayed a relatively smaller cerebellum compared to the entire brain mass than control animals (P = 0.0088). The relative cerebellar CSF space was larger in affected horses (P = 0.0017). Using a cut off value of 11.0% for relative cerebellar CSF space, the parameter differentiated between CA-affected horses and controls with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 93.3%. Conclusions: In conclusion, morphometric MRI and genetic analysis could be helpful to support the diagnosis of CA in vivo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Evaluation of normal appearing spinal cord by diffusion tensor imaging, fiber tracking, fractional anisotropy, and apparent diffusion coefficient measurement in 13 dogs.
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Hobert, Marc K., Stein, Veronika M., Dziallas, Peter, Ludwig, Davina C., and Tipold, Andrea
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MAGNETIC resonance ,DIAGNOSIS of neurological disorders ,CENTRAL nervous system ,DIFFUSION tensor imaging ,SPINAL cord diseases - Abstract
Background: Functional magnetic resonance (fMR) imaging offers plenty of new opportunities in the diagnosis of central nervous system diseases. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a technique sensitive to the random motion of water providing information about tissue architecture. We applied DTI to normal appearing spinal cords of 13 dogs of different breeds and body weights in a 3.0 T magnetic resonance (MR) scanner. The aim was to study fiber tracking (FT) patterns by tractography and the variations of the fractional anisotropy (FA) and the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) observed in the spinal cords of dogs with different sizes and at different locations (cervical and thoracolumbar). For that reason we added a DTI sequence to the standard clinical MR protocol. The values of FA and ADC were calculated by means of three regions of interest defined on the cervical or the thoracolumbar spinal cord (ROI 1, 2, and 3). Results: The shape of the spinal cord fiber tracts was well illustrated following tractography and the exiting nerve roots could be differentiated from the spinal cord fiber tracts. Routine MR scanning times were extended for 8 to 12 min, depending on the size of the field of view (FOV), the slice thickness, and the size of the interslice gaps. In small breed dogs (< 15 kg body weight) the fibers could be tracked over a length of approximately 10 vertebral bodies with scanning times of about 8 min, whereas in large breed dogs (> 25 kg body weight) the traceable fiber length was about 5 vertebral bodies which took 10 to 12 min scanning time. FA and ADC values showed mean values of 0.447 (FA), and 0.560 x 10
-3 mm²/s (ADC), respectively without any differences detected with regard to different dog sizes and spinal cord 45 segments examined. Conclusion: FT is suitable for the graphical depiction of the canine spinal cord and the exiting nerve roots. The FA and ADC values offer an objective measure for evaluation of the spinal cord fiber integrity in dogs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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39. Interleukin-6, vascular endothelial growth factor and transforming growth factor beta 1 in canine steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis.
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Maiolini, Arianna, Otten, Meike, Hewicker-Trautwein, Marion, Carlson, Regina, and Tipold, Andrea
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INTERLEUKIN-6 ,VASCULAR endothelial growth factors ,TRANSFORMING growth factors-beta ,LYMPHOCYTES ,MENINGITIS ,ARTERITIS ,ANIMAL diseases - Abstract
Background: Steroid Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis (SRMA) is a common cause of inflammation of the canine central nervous system (CNS). To investigate if transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β
1 ), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are involved in the production of excessive immunoglobulin A (IgA), the induction of acute phase proteins and in the development of a systemic necrotizing vasculitis, characteristic of SRMA, these three signalling proteins were evaluated. Results: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples of dogs during the acute phase of SRMA (SRMA) were tested for IL-6, VEGF and TGF- β1 . Results were compared to those of dogs affected with SRMA during treatment (SRMA Th) and during relapse (SRMA R), to dogs with other meningoencephalomyelitides (ME), with miscellaneous non-inflammatory diseases of the CNS (CNS-Mix), with idiopathic epilepsy (IE), with systemic inflammatory diseases (Syst. Infl.) and with healthy dogs (Healthy). Concentrations of IL-6 and VEGF in CSF were significantly elevated in the SRMA group compared to the other disease categories (p < 0.05). The CSF concentrations of TGF-β1 were increased in SRMA group, but statistically significant differences were found only in comparison with Healthy and CNS-Mix groups. No differences were detected in the serum concentrations of TGF-β1 between the different groups. In untreated SRMA patients, a positive correlation (rSpear = 0.3549; P = 0.0337) between concentrations of TGF-β1 and IgA concentration was found in CSF, while concentrations of IL-6 and VEGF in CSF positively correlated with the degree of pleocytosis (rSpear = 0.8323; P < 0.0001 and rSpear = 0.5711; P = 0.0166, respectively). Conclusions: Our results suggest that these three signalling proteins are biomarkers of disease activity in SRMA. VEGF might play an important role in the development of a systemic arteritis. TGF-β1 is considered to be involved in the excessive IgA production, while IL-6 in the pleocytosis. The combined intrathecal increase of TGF-β1 and IL-6 detected in SRMA could possibly force CD4 progenitors to differentiate towards the newly described Th17 lymphocyte subset and enhance the autoimmune response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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40. Alterations of endocannabinoids in cerebrospinal fluid of dogs with epileptic seizure disorder.
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Gesell, Felix K., Zoerner, Alexander A., Brauer, Christina, Engeli, Stefan, Tsikas, Dimitros, and Tipold, Andrea
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CANNABINOIDS ,CEREBROSPINAL fluid ,EPILEPSY ,DOG diseases ,GLYCERIN ,CONTROL groups ,LIQUID chromatography ,TANDEM mass spectrometry - Abstract
Background Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in dogs characterized by recurrent seizures. The endocannabinoid (EC) system plays a central role in suppressing pathologic neuronal excitability and in controlling the spread of activity in an epileptic network. Endocannabinoids are released on demand and their dysregulation has been described in several pathological conditions. Recurrent seizures may lead to an adverse reorganization of the EC system and impairment of its protective effect. In the current study, we tested the hypothesis that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of the endocannabinoids anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2AG) are altered in epileptic dogs. Concentrations of AEA and total AG (sum of 2AG and 1AG) were measured in 40 dogs with idiopathic epilepsy and in 16 unaffected, healthy control dogs using liquid chromatography combined with tandem mass spectrometry. Results AEA and total AG were measured at 4.94 (3.18- 9.17) pM and 1.43 (0.90- 1.92) nM in epileptic dogs and at 3.19 (2.04 - 4.28) pM and 1.76 (1.08 - 2.69) nM in the control group, respectively (median, 25 - 75% percentiles in brackets). The AEA difference between epileptic and healthy dogs was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Values correlated with seizure severity and duration of seizure activity. Dogs with cluster seizures and/or status epilepticus and with seizure activity for more than six months displayed the highest EC concentrations. Conclusion In conclusion, we present the first endocannabinoid measurements in canine CSF and confirm the hypothesis that the EC system is altered in canine idiopathic epilepsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Canine muscle cell culture and consecutive patch-clamp measurements -- a new approach to characterize muscular diseases in dogs.
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Schenk, Henning Christian, Krampfl, Klaus, Baumg„rtner, Wolfgang, and Tipold, Andrea
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MUSCLE cells ,CYTOLOGICAL techniques ,CELL culture ,ION-permeable membranes ,SATELLITE cells - Abstract
Background: The recognition of functional muscular disorders, (e.g. channelopathies like Myotonia) is rising in veterinary neurology. Morphologic (e.g. histology) and even genetic based studies in these diseases are not able to elucidate the functional pathomechanism. As there is a deficit of knowledge and skills considering this special task, the aim of the current pilot study was to develop a canine muscle cell culture system derived from muscle biopsies of healthy client-owned dogs, which allows sampling of the biopsies under working conditions in the daily veterinary practise. Results: Muscular biopsies from 16 dogs of different age and breed were taken during standard surgical procedures and were stored for one to three days at 4°C in a transport medium in order to simulate shipping conditions. Afterwards biopsies were professionally processed, including harvesting of satellite cells, inducing their proliferation, differentiating them into myotubes and recultivating myotubes after long-term storage in liquid nitrogen. Myogenic origin of cultured cells was determined by immunofluorescence, immunohistology and by their typical morphology after inducing differentiation. Subsequent to the differentiation into myotubes feasibility of patch-clamp recordings of voltage gated ion channels was successfully. Conclusion: We have developed a canine muscle cell culture system, which allows sampling of biopsies from young and old dogs of different breeds under practical conditions. Patch clamp measurements can be carried out with the cultured myotubes demonstrating potential of these cells as source for functional research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Toll-like receptors 4 and 9 are responsible for the maintenance of the inflammatory reaction in canine steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis, a large animal model for neutrophilic meningitis.
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Maiolini, Arianna, Carlson, Regina, and Tipold, Andrea
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CENTRAL nervous system diseases ,NEISSERIA meningitidis ,VETERINARY therapeutics ,CEREBROSPINAL fluid ,NERVOUS system - Abstract
Background: Steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) is a systemic inflammatory disease affecting young adult dogs and a potential large animal model for neutrophilic meningitis. Similarities between SRMA and infectious central nervous system (CNS) diseases in lymphocyte subsets suggest an infectious origin. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern recognition receptors playing an important role in innate immunity. Due to their ability to recognize both self and non-self antigens, we hypothesize that TLRs are among the key factors for the induction of the inflammatory process in SRMA and provide an indirect hint on the etiology of the disease. Methods: The expression profile of cell surface TLRs (TLR2, TLR4 and TLR5) and intracellular TLRs (TLR3 and TLR9) of canine leukocytes was analyzed by immunophenotyping and subsequent flow cytometric measurements. Experiments were performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and peripheral blood (PB) samples of dogs affected with SRMA during the acute phase (n = 14) as well as during treatment (n = 23) and compared with those of dogs with bacterial meningitis (n = 3), meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology (n = 6), neoplasia of the central nervous system (n = 6) and a group of dogs with miscellaneous neurological diseases (n = 9). Two additional control groups consisted of dogs with pyogenic infections (n = 13) and of healthy dogs (n = 6). Results: All examined groups showed a high percentage of TLR2, TLR4 and TLR5 positive PB polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs) in comparison to healthy dogs. Very high values of TLR9 positive PB PMNs were detected in acute SRMA. Only a few similarities were found between SRMA patients and dogs with pyogenic infections, both groups were characterized by high expression of TLR4 positive PB monocytes. Glucocorticosteroid therapy reduced TLR2, TLR4 and TLR9 expression in PB monocytes. Conclusions: A relatively high expression of TLR4 and TLR9 in acute SRMA suggests that these two receptors might be involved in the inflammatory process in SRMA, enhancing the autoimmune reaction. Systematic CSF cell analysis for TLRs can be performed in future treatment studies in larger animals, such as dogs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Th17-skewed immune response and cluster of differentiation 40 ligand expression in canine steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis, a large animal model for neutrophilic meningitis.
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Freundt-Revilla J, Maiolini A, Carlson R, Beyerbach M, Rentmeister K, Flegel T, Fischer A, and Tipold A
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Background: Steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by neutrophilic pleocytosis and an arteritis particularly in the cervical leptomeninges. Previous studies of the disease have shown increased levels of IL-6 and TGF-ß
1 in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In the presence of these cytokines, naive CD4+ cells differentiate into Th17 lymphocytes which synthesize interleukin 17 (IL-17). It has been shown that IL-17 plays an active role in autoimmune diseases, it induces and mediates inflammatory responses and has an important role in recruitment of neutrophils. The hypothesis of a Th17-skewed immune response in SRMA should be supported by evaluating IL-17 and CD40L, inducing the vasculitis., Methods: An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure IL-17 and CD40L in serum and CSF from a total of 79 dogs. Measurements of patients suffering from SRMA in the acute state (SRMA A) were compared with levels of patients under treatment with steroids (SRMA T), recurrence of the disease (SRMA R), other neurological disorders, and healthy dogs, using the two-part test. Additionally, secretion of IL-17 and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) from the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) was confirmed by an enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot) assay., Results: Significant higher levels of IL-17 were found in CSF of dogs with SRMA A compared with SRMA T, other neurological disorders and healthy dogs (p < 0.0001). In addition, levels of CD40L in CSF in dogs with SRMA A and SRMA R were significantly higher than in those with SRMA T (p = 0.0004) and healthy controls (p = 0.014). Furthermore, CSF concentrations of IL-17 and CD40L showed a strong positive correlation among each other (rSpear = 0.6601; p < 0.0001) and with the degree of pleocytosis (rSpear = 0.8842; p < 0.0001 and rSpear = 0.6649; p < 0.0001, respectively). IL-17 synthesis from PBMCs in SRMA patients was confirmed; however, IL-17 is mainly intrathecally produced., Conclusions: These results imply that Th17 cells are inducing the autoimmune response in SRMA and are involved in the severe neutrophilic pleocytosis and disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). CD-40L intrathecal synthesis might be involved in the striking vasculitis. The investigation of the role of IL-17 in SRMA might elucidate important pathomechanism and open new therapeutic strategies.- Published
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44. International veterinary epilepsy task force recommendations for systematic sampling and processing of brains from epileptic dogs and cats.
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Matiasek K, Pumarola I Batlle M, Rosati M, Fernández-Flores F, Fischer A, Wagner E, Berendt M, Bhatti SF, De Risio L, Farquhar RG, Long S, Muñana K, Patterson EE, Pakozdy A, Penderis J, Platt S, Podell M, Potschka H, Rusbridge C, Stein VM, Tipold A, and Volk HA
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- Animals, Cats, Dogs, Epilepsy pathology, Brain pathology, Cat Diseases pathology, Dog Diseases pathology, Epilepsy veterinary, Specimen Handling veterinary
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Traditionally, histological investigations of the epileptic brain are required to identify epileptogenic brain lesions, to evaluate the impact of seizure activity, to search for mechanisms of drug-resistance and to look for comorbidities. For many instances, however, neuropathological studies fail to add substantial data on patients with complete clinical work-up. This may be due to sparse training in epilepsy pathology and or due to lack of neuropathological guidelines for companion animals.The protocols introduced herein shall facilitate systematic sampling and processing of epileptic brains and therefore increase the efficacy, reliability and reproducibility of morphological studies in animals suffering from seizures.Brain dissection protocols of two neuropathological centres with research focus in epilepsy have been optimised with regards to their diagnostic yield and accuracy, their practicability and their feasibility concerning clinical research requirements.The recommended guidelines allow for easy, standardised and ubiquitous collection of brain regions, relevant for seizure generation. Tissues harvested the prescribed way will increase the diagnostic efficacy and provide reliable material for scientific investigations.
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45. Development of learning objectives for neurology in a veterinary curriculum: part II: postgraduates.
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Lin YW, Volk HA, Penderis J, Anderson TJ, Añor S, Lujan-Feliu-Pascual A, Stein VM, Tipold A, and Ehlers JP
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- Animals, Clinical Competence standards, Curriculum, Delphi Technique, Education, Veterinary standards, Europe, Humans, Neurology standards, Societies, Medical, Education, Veterinary methods, Neurology education
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Background: Specialization in veterinary medicine in Europe is organized through the Colleges of the European Board of Veterinary Specialization. To inform updating of the curriculum for residents of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) job analysis was used. Defining job competencies of diploma holders in veterinary neurology can be used as references for curriculum design of resident training. With the support of the diplomates of the ECVN and the members of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) a mixed-method research, including a qualitative search of objectives and quantitative ranking with 149 Likert scale questions and 48 free text questions in 9 categories in a survey was conducted. In addition, opinions of different groups were subjected to statistical analysis and the result compared., Results: A return rate of 62% (n = 213/341) was achieved. Of the competencies identified by the Delphi process, 75% objectives were expected to attain expert level; 24% attain advanced level; 1% entry level. In addition, the exercise described the 11 highly ranked competencies, the 3 most frequently seen diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the most frequently used immunosuppressive, antiepileptic and chemotherapeutic drugs., Conclusion: The outcomes of this "Delphi job analysis" provide a powerful tool to align the curriculum for ECVN resident training and can be adapted to the required job competencies, based on expectations. The expectation is that for majority of these competencies diplomates should attain an expert level. Besides knowledge and clinical skills, residents and diplomates are expected to demonstrate high standards in teaching and communication. The results of this study will help to create a European curriculum for postgraduate education in veterinary neurology.
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- 2015
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46. Development of learning objectives for neurology in a veterinary curriculum: part I: undergraduates.
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Lin YW, Volk HA, Penderis J, Tipold A, and Ehlers JP
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- Data Collection, Educational Measurement, Europe, Schools, Veterinary, Students, Surveys and Questionnaires, Veterinarians, Curriculum standards, Education, Veterinary standards, Neurology education
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Background: With an increasing caseload of veterinary neurology patients in first opinion practice, there is a requirement to establish relevant learning objectives for veterinary neurology encompassing knowledge, skills and attitudes for veterinary undergraduate students in Europe. With help of experts in veterinary neurology from the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) and the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) a survey of veterinary neurologic learning objectives using a modified Delphi method was conducted. The first phase comprised the development of a draft job description and learning objectives by a working group established by the ECVN. In the second phase, a quantitative questionnaire (multiple choice, Likert scale and free text) covering 140 learning objectives and subdivided into 8 categories was sent to 341 ESVN and ECVN members and a return rate of 62% (n = 213/341) was achieved., Results: Of these 140 learning objectives ECVN Diplomates and ESVN members considered 42 (30%) objectives as not necessary for standard clinical veterinary neurology training, 94 (67%) were graded to be learned at a beginner level and 4 (3%) at an advanced level. The following objectives were interpreted as the most important day one skills: interpret laboratory tests, perform a neurological examination and establish a neuroanatomical localization. In this survey the three most important diseases of the central nervous system included epilepsy, intervertebral disc disease and inflammatory diseases. The three most important diseases of the peripheral nervous system included polyradiculoneuritis, myasthenia gravis and toxic neuropathies., Conclusions: The results of this study should help to reform the veterinary curriculum regarding neurology and may reduce the phenomenon of "Neurophobia".
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47. Use of key feature questions in summative assessment of veterinary medicine students.
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Schaper E, Tipold A, and Ehlers JP
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Purpose: To prove the hypothesis that procedural knowledge might be tested using Key Feature (KF) questions in written exams, the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation (TiHo) pioneered this format in summative assessment of veterinary medicine students. Exams in veterinary medicine are either tested orally, practically, in written form or digitally in written form. The only question formats which were previously used in the written e-exams were Type A Single-choice Questions, Image Analysis and Short Answer Questions. E-exams are held at the TiHo using the electronic exam system Q [kju:] by CODIPLAN GmbH., Methods: In order to examine less factual knowledge and more procedural knowledge and thus the decision-making skills of the students, a new question format was integrated into the exam regulations by the TiHo and some examiner used this for the first time in the computer based assessment. Following a successful pilot phase in formative e-exams for students, KF questions were also introduced in summative exams. A number of multiple choice questions were replaced by KF questions in four computer based assessment in veterinary medicine. The subjects were internal medicine, surgery, reproductive medicine and dairy science., Results: The integration and linking of KF questions into the computer based assessment system Q [kju:] went without any complications. The new question format was well received both by the students and the teaching staff who formulated the questions., Conclusion: The hypothesis could be proven that Key Feature questions represent a practicable addition to the existing e-exam question formats for testing procedural knowledge. The number of KF questions will be therefore further increased in examinations in veterinary medicine at the TiHo.
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48. Transient neuromyopathy after bromide intoxication in a dog with idiopathic epilepsy.
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Steinmetz S, Tipold A, Bilzer T, and Schenk HC
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A seven-year old Australian Shepherd, suffering from idiopathic epilepsy under treatment with phenobarbitone and potassium bromide, was presented with generalised lower motor neuron signs. Electrophysiology and muscle-nerve biopsies revealed a neuromyopathy.The serum bromide concentration was increased more than two-fold above the upper reference value.Clinical signs disappeared after applying diuretics and reducing the potassium bromide dose rate. This is the first case report describing electrophysiological and histopathological findings associated with bromide induced lower motor neuron dysfunction in a dog.
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