Researchers Study Carpal Sheath Effusion Exam Techniques
University of Wisconsin
May 13, 2015
Ultrasound is a useful method for diagnosing carpal sheath effusion, which is often associated with soft tissue damage.
Ultrasound is a useful method for diagnosing carpal sheath effusion, which is often associated with soft tissue damage.
Equine stem cells confined inside tiny capsules secrete substances that help heal simulated wounds in cell cultures.
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Study topics include laminitis, foal pneumonia, stem cells, endometritis, joint issues, insulin resistance, and more.
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