Advancements & research

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November 23, 2022
Exploring new treatment options for a devastating cancer
A new study offers hope for treating hemangiosarcoma, the “silent killer” that often isn’t diagnosed until a seemingly healthy dog suffers from acute collapse due to a ruptured, bleeding tumor, usually on the spleen. -
November 14, 2022
FIP research: New hope for cats (and maybe humans)
We face an unbelievable scenario in the United States with the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) , where our only option is to suggest clients meet up with strangers in parking lots to buy an unapproved medication to inject into their dying cats . -
October 22, 2022
Veterinary social work: Strengthening the bond
Veterinary social workers are on the forefront of efforts to support the human-animal bond while alleviating some of the stressors for both veterinary team members and animal owners. -
October 11, 2022
“Make their voices matter”—BLEND builds a pipeline to a more diverse profession
BLEND ( blend.vet ) founder and CEO Niccole Bruno, DVM, and COO Genine Ervin-Smith, DVM, MPH, talk about positive representation and creating workplace cultures that make people want to stay. -
September 30, 2022
The future is now for these four vet med leaders
Four of the most inspiring voices in vet med talk to Central Line: The AAHA Podcast about what it really means to “be positive” and take a team approach to wellbeing. -
September 17, 2022
Set meaningful practice goals with AAHA Benchmarking
AAHA Benchmarking is free to members and includes at-a-glance dashboard showing how veterinary practices measure up. -
September 7, 2022
Q&A with 6 of the Outstanding Winners of the 2022 AAHA Award for Proficiency in Primary Care
NEWStat posed three questions to six of the 27 fourth-year veterinary students who received AAHA’s 2022 Proficiency in Primary Care Award for demonstrating outstanding clinical proficiency in veterinary primary care. AAHA presents the award each year in collaboration with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Primary Care Veterinary Educators. All fourth-year students attending a veterinary college with an AAHA-accredited teaching hospital are eligible. -
August 31, 2022
Which canine vaccinations are "core" for you?
Should the lepto vaccine be required for all dogs? According to the just released 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines , it depends. -
August 29, 2022
‘Mysterious’ Parvovirus-like illness turns out to be . . . well, parvovirus
When more than 30 dogs in Northern Michigan died from an undiagnosed illness recently, the first news reports called it “mysterious” and “parvo-like.” -
August 24, 2022
New support for AAHA practice managers
Practice managers are known for being the ones other team members turn to for support—but who supports them? Introducing AAHA's new group for practice managers in the association’s online AAHA Community, a safe space where practice managers at AAHA-accredited hospitals can support each other.