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2. Helical computed tomographic-dacryocystography in adult pet dwarf rabbits: procedure and normal appearance
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Fritz, J., primary, Gaillot, H., additional, and Ruel, Y., additional
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- 2020
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3. Correlations between mean echogenicity and material properties of normal and diseased equine superficial digital flexor tendons: an in vitro segmental approach
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Crevier-Denoix, N., Ruel, Y., Dardillat, C., Jerbi, H., Sanaa, M., Collobert-Laugier, C., Ribot, X., Denoix, J.-M., and Pourcelot, P.
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- 2005
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4. Cerebral pyogranuloma associated with systemic coronavirus infection in a ferret
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Gnirs, K., primary, Quinton, J. F., additional, Dally, C., additional, Nicolier, A., additional, and Ruel, Y., additional
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- 2015
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5. Correlations between in vitro segmental mechanical properties and ultrasonographic images of pathological equine superficial digital flexor tendons
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Crevier-Denoix, Nathalie, Ruel, Y, Van Schie, HTM, Pourcelot, Philippe, Collobert-Laugier, C, Denoix, Jean-Marie, Biomécanique et Pathologie Locomotrice du Cheval (BPLC), École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort (ENVA)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), and Inconnu
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[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] - Published
- 2004
6. Avancées fondamentales sur la tendinite du perforé
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Crevier-Denoix, Nathalie, Pourcelot, Philippe, Ravary-Plumioën, Bérangère, Jerbi, Hassen, Ruel, Y, Collobert-Laugier, C, Biomécanique et Pathologie Locomotrice du Cheval (BPLC), École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort (ENVA)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Inconnu, and ProdInra, Migration
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- 2004
7. Correlations between material properties and echogenicity of equine diseased superficial digital flexor tendons using an in vitro segmental approach
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Crevier-Denoix, Nathalie, Ruel, Y, Van Schie, H, Denoix, Jean-Marie, Pourcelot, Philippe, Biomécanique et Pathologie Locomotrice du Cheval (BPLC), École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort (ENVA)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), and Inconnu
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[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] - Published
- 2004
8. Spinal subarachnoid cysts in 13 dogs
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Gnirs, K, Ruel, Y, Blot, Stéphane, Begon, D, Rault, D, Delisle, F, Boulouha, L, Colle, Marie-Anne, Carozzo, C, Moissonnier, P, Inconnu, Développement et Pathologie du Tissu Musculaire (DPTM), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Nantes, and ProdInra, Migration
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- 2003
9. Développement d’un logiciel 3-D de traitement et d’analyse des images échographiques des tendons du cheval
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Falala, Sylvain, Pourcelot, Philippe, Ruel, Y, Denoix, Jean-Marie, Crevier-Denoix, Nathalie, Biomécanique et Pathologie Locomotrice du Cheval (BPLC), École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort (ENVA)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), and Inconnu
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[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] - Published
- 2003
10. Logiciel 3-D de traitement et d’analyse des images échographiques
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Falala, Sylvain, Pourcelot, Philippe, Ruel, Y, Denoix, Jean-Marie, Crevier-Denoix, Nathalie, Biomécanique et Pathologie Locomotrice du Cheval (BPLC), École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort (ENVA)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), and Inconnu
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[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] - Published
- 2003
11. Central nervous system cryptococcosis in 3 cats in France.
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PAPAGEORGIOU, S., RUEL, Y., GNIRS, K., and JÉGOU, J.-P.
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- 2016
12. Cerebral pyogranuloma associated with systemic coronavirus infection in a ferret.
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Gnirs, K., Quinton, J. F., Dally, C., Nicolier, A., and Ruel, Y.
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A 2-year-old male ferret was presented with central nervous system signs. Computed tomography (CT) of the brain revealed a well-defined contrast-enhancing lesion on the rostral forebrain that appeared extraparenchymal. Surgical excision of the mass was performed and the ferret was euthanised during the procedure. Histopathology of the excised mass showed multiple meningeal nodular lesions with infiltrates of epithelioid macrophages, occasionally centred on degenerated neutrophils and surrounded by a broad rim of plasma cells, features consistent with pyogranulomatous meningitis. The histopathological features in this ferret were similar to those in cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Definitive diagnosis was assessed by immunohistochemistry, confirming a ferret systemic coronavirus (FSCV) associated disease. This is the first case of coronavirus granuloma described on CT-scan in the central nervous system of a ferret. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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13. Passive liver congestion associated with caudal vena caval compression due to oesophageal leiomyoma
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Rollois, M., primary, Ruel, Y., additional, and Besso, J. G., additional
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- 2003
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14. EMPHYSEMATOUS PYOMETRA IN A DOG
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Hernandez, J.L., primary, Besso, J.G., additional, Rault, D.N., additional, Cohen, A.H., additional, Guionnet, A., additional, Begon, D., additional, and Ruel, Y., additional
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- 2003
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15. Differences in specificity of heparin-dependent antibodies developed in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and consequences on cross-reactivity with danaparoid sodium
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ouplard, C laire P, miral, J ean A, org, J eanne-Y vonne B, issac, A nne-M arie V, elahousse, B énédicte D, and ruel, Y ves G
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is frequently associated with antibodies (Abs) to heparin–PF4 complexes (H-PF4). In order to investigate whether there are variations in specificity of Abs, we studied 63 samples from patients with suspected HIT. Two groups of samples were separated after comparing their reactivity against H-PF4 or recombinant PF4 (r-PF4) using ELISA. In group Ab1 (n = 46), Abs only or mainly bound to H-PF4 complexes and thus most of the epitopes recognized probably involved both heparin and PF4. In group Ab2 (n = 17), Abs exhibited similar reactivity to r-PF4 and H-PF4, and the antigens recognized were possibly neoepitopes mainly expressed by modified PF4 and by H-PF4 complexes. Platelet activation tests were positive with 56 samples containing high titres of Abs to H-PF4. Most samples (n = 59) contained IgG antibodies, often associated with IgA antibodies which were more frequently found in group Ab2, and/or IgM. With unfractionated heparin treatment, HIT was associated with Ab1 or Ab2 antibodies, whereas only Ab1 antibodies were detected after low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). Furthermore, cross-reactivity with danaparoid sodium was present only in group Ab1 and mainly involved LMWH-treated patients.
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- 1997
16. Mineral economics: progress report on the pilot project to implement ISO 9001-2 quality assurance systems in mineral exploration companies in Quebec.
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Lemieux E., Parent B., Ruel Y., Lemieux E., Parent B., and Ruel Y.
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The pilot project is in three phases with the following objectives: to determine the methodology and quality control problems present from grass-roots exploration to project feasibility; to develop methods and procedures adapted to the minerals industry that are compatible with the requirements of ISO 9000; and to use these procedures and methods to implement ISO 9001 or 9002 quality assurance systems in a group of mineral exploration companies. It is hoped that the pilot project will significantly reduce the initial effort required from any company in the mineral sector to develop a continuous quality assurance/quality improvement scheme., The pilot project is in three phases with the following objectives: to determine the methodology and quality control problems present from grass-roots exploration to project feasibility; to develop methods and procedures adapted to the minerals industry that are compatible with the requirements of ISO 9000; and to use these procedures and methods to implement ISO 9001 or 9002 quality assurance systems in a group of mineral exploration companies. It is hoped that the pilot project will significantly reduce the initial effort required from any company in the mineral sector to develop a continuous quality assurance/quality improvement scheme.
17. Microneedles with Implantable Tip-Accumulated Therapeutics for the Long-Term Management of Psoriasis.
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Moawad F, Ruel Y, Rezaei N, Alsarraf J, Pichette A, Legault J, Pouliot R, and Brambilla D
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Methotrexate is successfully used as the gold standard for managing moderate-to-severe psoriasis. However, the low bioavailability and short half-life of the oral pills and the invasiveness of the parenteral injections make these suboptimal therapeutic options. Microneedles, bridging the advantages of the former forms, are successfully used to deliver methotrexate for different therapeutic purposes. However, the utilized dissolving microneedles demand frequent administration, potentially compromising patients' compliance. Additionally, the high toxicity of methotrexate prompts a quest for safer alternatives. Phloretin, a natural compound with confirmed antipsoriatic potential, emerges as a promising candidate. Herein, microneedle patches with separable, slow-degrading tips are developed for the sustained delivery of methotrexate and phloretin, as a comprehensive solution for long-term psoriasis management. Both compounds are individually loaded at varying doses and display sustained-release profiles. The developed microneedle patches demonstrate high mechanical strength, favorable drug delivery efficiency, and remarkable antipsoriatic potential both in vitro in keratinocytes and in vivo in a psoriasis mouse model. Comparative analysis with two subcutaneous injections reveals a similar antipsoriatic efficacy with a single patch of either compound, with prominent phloretin safety. Therefore, the developed patches present a superior alternative to methotrexate's current marketed forms and provide a viable alternative (phloretin) with comparable antipsoriatic efficacy and higher safety., (© 2024 The Author(s). Small published by Wiley‐VCH GmbH.)
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- 2024
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18. Characteristics and diagnostic performance of nonechoplanar diffusion-weighted imaging in detecting canine tympanokeratoma (cholesteatoma).
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Coeuriot C, Gaillot H, Agoulon A, Madec S, Michel G, Prelaud P, Briand A, Bensignor E, Bruet V, Abadie J, Ruel Y, and Fusellier M
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Tympanokeratomas (cholesteatomas) are destructive keratinic masses of the middle ear that are often treated surgically. In humans, nonechoplanar (non-EP) diffusion-weighted (DW) MRI is efficient in diagnosing tympanokeratomas and differentiating recurrent tympanokeratomas from granulation or fibrous tissue after surgery. The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the characteristics of non-EP DWI of histologically or cytologically confirmed canine tympanokeratomas, (2) determine the performance of non-EP DW images, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) map and ADC values in discriminating between tympanokeratomas and other causes of otitis media in dogs, and (3) find an optimal ADC cut-off value. Medical records of dogs diagnosed on MRI with otitis media in two veterinary hospitals were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty-two ears with a cytological or pathological diagnosis of either tympanokeratoma (36/62) or nontympanokeratoma otitis media (26/62) were selected. Diffusion-weighted images had an accuracy of 77.4%, a sensitivity of 94.4%, and a specificity of 53.8% for the detection of tympanokeratoma. The ADC value of middle ear content ranged from 517 to 1355.10
-6 mm2 /s in tympanokeratoma and from 454 to 2447 × 10-6 mm2 /s in nontympanokeratoma otitis media. An ADC value below 916 × 10-6 mm2 /s interpreted as a tympanokeratoma yielded an accuracy of 78.7%, a sensitivity of 92.6%, and a specificity of 60%. In the study population, combined qualitative analysis of DW images and ADC maps was the most effective method for diagnosing tympanokeratomas with an accuracy of 80.9%, a sensitivity of 92.6%, and a specificity of 65%., (© 2024 The Author(s). Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American College of Veterinary Radiology.)- Published
- 2024
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19. Antiproliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of the Polyphenols Phloretin and Balsacone C in a Coculture of T Cells and Psoriatic Keratinocytes.
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Ruel Y, Moawad F, Alsarraf J, Pichette A, Legault J, Brambilla D, and Pouliot R
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- Humans, Polyphenols pharmacology, Methotrexate pharmacology, Cells, Cultured, Phloretin pharmacology, Psoriasis drug therapy, Psoriasis metabolism, Psoriasis pathology, Keratinocytes drug effects, Keratinocytes metabolism, Anti-Inflammatory Agents pharmacology, Cell Proliferation drug effects, T-Lymphocytes drug effects, T-Lymphocytes metabolism, T-Lymphocytes immunology, Coculture Techniques, Cytokines metabolism
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Plaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease causing red inflamed lesions covered by scales. Leukocytes, including dendritic cells and T cells, participate in the inflammation of the skin by producing multiple cytokines, thus contributing to the hyperproliferation of keratinocytes. Lack of effectiveness and toxic side effects are the main concerns with conventional treatments, and research involving new antipsoriatic molecules is essential. In this study, the anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative effects of two natural polyphenols, phloretin and balsacone C, were investigated using the coculture of T cells and psoriatic keratinocytes. Phloretin exerted antiproliferative activity by regulating the expression of antigen Ki67 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). These effects were comparable to those of methotrexate, a reference treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis. With balsacone C, the expression of Ki67 was also reduced. Additionally, phloretin decreased the levels of multiple pro-inflammatory cytokines: monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1/CCL2), macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-17A (IL-17A), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). The increased interleukin-2 (IL-2) levels with phloretin and methotrexate also represented anti-inflammatory activity. Balsacone C and methotrexate decreased the levels of IL-1α and IL-1β, but methotrexate exerted a higher reduction. In summary, the anti-inflammatory effects of phloretin were more pronounced than those of methotrexate and balsacone C. In addition, the expression of lymphocyte common antigen (CD45) was more similar to that of the healthy condition after using phloretin or methotrexate. Finally, phloretin stood out from the other compounds and appears promising for psoriasis treatment.
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- 2024
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20. Impact of the crystal size of crystalline active pharmaceutical compounds on loading into microneedles.
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Moawad F, Le Meur M, Ruel Y, Gaëlle Roullin V, Pouliot R, and Brambilla D
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- Administration, Cutaneous, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Needles, Skin, Drug Delivery Systems methods
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Microneedle (MN) technology offers a promising platform for the delivery of a wide variety of active pharmaceutical compounds into and/or through the skin. Yet, the low loading capacity of MNs limits their clinical translation. The solid state of loaded compounds, crystallinity versus amorphousness and crystal size of the former, could greatly affect their loading. Here, we investigated the effect of the crystal size of crystalline compounds on their loading into dissolving MNs, prepared using the solvent-casting technique. A model crystalline compound was subjected to crystal size reduction via wet bead milling and loaded into dissolving MNs. A range of crystal sizes, from micro to nano, was obtained via different milling periods. The obtained crystals were characterized for their size, morphology, and sedimentation behavior. Besides, their content, solid state inside the MNs, and impact on the MN mechanical strength were assessed. The crystals exhibited size-dependent sedimentation, which dramatically affected their loading inside the MNs. However, crystal size and sedimentation demonstrated a negligible effect on the mechanical strength and sharpness of the needles, hence no anticipated impact on the MNs' drug delivery efficiency. The elucidation of the correlation between the crystal size and MN loading opens new potentials to address a major drawback in MN technology., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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21. Epidemiological, clinical, radiographic, echocardiographic findings and outcome in client-owned guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) with cardiac disease: 80 cases (2010-2021).
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Rosas-Navarro J, Gaillot H, Agoulon A, Ferri C, Ruel Y, Paoletti C, Quinton JF, Curros-Moreno Á, and Gouni V
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- Guinea Pigs, Animals, Echocardiography, Cardiomegaly veterinary, Pericardial Effusion veterinary, Pulmonary Heart Disease veterinary, Cardiomyopathies veterinary
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Objective: To characterize epidemiological, clinical, radiographic, and echocardiographic features of cardiac diseases in guinea pigs examined at a referral exotics center., Animals: 80 guinea pigs., Procedures: Medical records of guinea pigs that had echocardiography performed between June 2010 and January 2021 were reviewed., Results: The percentage of guinea pig patients with cardiovascular disease was 2.8%. Clinical signs included dyspnea (46/80), lethargy (18/80), and anorexia (10/80). The most common physical examination finding was heart murmur (10/80). Radiographic abnormalities included subjective cardiomegaly (37/67), pleural effusion (21/67), and increased lung opacity (40/67). Median (range) vertebral heart score on right lateral (48/67) and ventrodorsal (39/67) projections was 9.0 vertebrae (6.6 to 13.2 vertebrae) and 10.8 vertebrae (7.9 to 13.2 vertebrae), respectively. The most common echocardiographic diagnosis was cardiomyopathy (30/80), categorized as restrictive (11/30), hypertrophic (10/30), or dilated (9/10). Other cardiac diseases included cor pulmonale (21/80), pericardial effusion (18/80), congenital heart disease (6/80), acquired valvular disease (3/80), and cardiovascular mass (2/80). Congestive heart failure was present in 36 of 80. Median survival time from diagnosis was 2.5 months (95% CI, 1.1 to 6.2 months). Animals that died from heart disease had a significantly shorter survival time than those that died from a noncardiac disease (P = .02)., Clinical Relevance: On radiographs, cardiomegaly, pleural effusion, and alveolar or interstitial lung pattern should be considered as indications for echocardiography in guinea pigs. Cardiomyopathy (restrictive, hypertrophic, or dilated), cor pulmonale, and pericardial effusion were the most common echocardiographic diagnoses. Further studies on diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in guinea pigs are needed.
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- 2023
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22. Accuracy of the modified vertebral heart score and the cardio-vertebral ratio for radiographic evaluation of cardiomegaly in ferrets.
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Godart PO, Ruel Y, Bertal M, Esmieu S, Gouni V, Agoulon A, and Gaillot H
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- Animals, Retrospective Studies, Prospective Studies, Heart diagnostic imaging, Cardiomegaly diagnostic imaging, Cardiomegaly veterinary, Spine, Ferrets, Heart Diseases veterinary
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Thoracic radiography is commonly used to assess the size of the heart and diagnose cardiac disease in ferrets. Several standardized radiographic heart size indicators have been introduced in this species and values in healthy ferrets have been reported. To date, none of these indicators has been tested in ferrets with cardiac disease. The aim of this prospective and retrospective, analytical observational design study was to assess the accuracy of the modified vertebral heart score (mVHS) and the cardio-vertebral ratio (CVR) in the radiographic detection of cardiomegaly in ferrets. Thoracic radiographs of 24 ferrets with confirmed heart diseases, 22 ferrets with non-cardiac diseases and normal-sized hearts on echocardiogram, and 24 healthy ferrets were mixed and examined by three independent and blinded radiologists who measured mVHS and CVR in right lateral (RL) and ventrodorsal (VD) radiographs. For all readers, ferrets with cardiac disease had significantly higher mVHS and CVR than ferrets without cardiac disease on echocardiography. Optimal cut-points for predicting cardiac enlargement were 6.25 vertebrae and 7.25 vertebrae for RL-mVHS and VD-mVHS, and 1.58 and 1.80 for RL-CVR and VD-CVR, respectively. Using these cut-points, the accuracy was good for indicators measured in RL radiographs (92.9% for RL-mVHS; 91.4% for RL-CVR) and moderate for indicators measured in VD radiographs (88.6% for VD-mVHS; 85.7% for VD-CVR). Findings supported the use of mVHS and CVR for evaluating the size of the heart in diseased ferrets, with caution in values interpretation when pericardial fat prevents precise delineation of the cardiac silhouette contour especially on VD radiographs., (© 2022 American College of Veterinary Radiology.)
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- 2023
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23. Assessment of the Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Probiotic-Based Vaccine Against Aspergillus Infection in Captive-Bred Humboldt Penguins ( Spheniscus humboldti ).
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Thorel M, Mateos-Hernandez L, Mulot B, Azzouni MN, Hodžić A, Gaillot H, Ruel Y, Desoubeaux G, Delaye JB, Obregon D, Wu-Chuang A, de la Fuente J, Bermúdez-Humarán LG, Risco-Castillo V, Leclerc A, and Cabezas-Cruz A
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- Animals, Escherichia coli, Galactose, Immunoglobulin M, Aspergillosis prevention & control, Aspergillosis veterinary, Probiotics, Spheniscidae, Vaccines
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Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused mainly by Aspergillus fumigatus that often results in respiratory disease in birds. Aspergillosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in captive-bred penguin species. Currently, there is no registered vaccine to prevent aspergillosis. Recent research demonstrated that oral administration of gram-negative bacteria expressing high levels of galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal) modulates anti-α-Gal immunity and protects turkeys from clinical aspergillosis caused by experimental A. fumigatus infection. The role of anti-α-Gal immunity in penguins has not been studied. Here, we tested the distribution of α-1,3-galactosyltransferase (α1,3GT) genes in the fecal microbiome of Humboldt penguins ( Spheniscus humboldti ). The occurrence of natural anti-α-Gal antibodies (Abs) in sera and eggs of healthy Humboldt penguins was also assessed. A trial was then conducted to test whether oral administration of Escherichia coli Nissle, expressing high α-Gal levels, modulates anti-α-Gal immunity in a colony of Humboldt penguins. Animals in the vaccination and placebo groups were evaluated before the trial and followed for one year for aspergillosis detection using a diagnostic panel including computed tomography scans, capillary zone electrophoresis, 3-hydroxybutyrate levels, and anti- A. fumigatus Abs. Anti-α-Gal Abs were detected in sera (IgM and IgY) and eggs (IgY) of healthy penguins. Microbiota analysis and functional predictions revealed the presence of α1,3GT genes in the microbiota of Humboldt penguins and other penguin species. A strong decrease in anti-α-Gal IgM levels was observed in all animals in the placebo group three months after vaccination protocol. This decrease was not observed in E. coli Nissle-treated penguins. After the vaccination protocol, we found a positive correlation between anti- E. coli IgY and anti-α-Gal IgY in the E. coli Nissle group, suggesting a correlation between the presence of the bacteria and these Abs. During the study period, three penguins exhibited respiratory signs consistent with aspergillosis. Two were from the placebo group whose symptoms resolved with specific treatments, while a single vaccinated individual developed fatal respiratory aspergillosis eight months after the trial. We conclude that E. coli Nissle represents a safe potential probiotic with a protective effect against aspergillosis in Humboldt penguins that deserves to be further explored for therapeutic uses in these animals., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Thorel, Mateos-Hernandez, Mulot, Azzouni, Hodžić, Gaillot, Ruel, Desoubeaux, Delaye, Obregon, Wu-Chuang, de la Fuente, Bermúdez-Humarán, Risco-Castillo, Leclerc and Cabezas-Cruz.)
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- 2022
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24. Brain perfusion magnetic resonance imaging using pseudocontinuous arterial spin labeling in 314 dogs and cats.
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Hoffmann AC, Ruel Y, Gnirs K, Papageorgiou S, Zilberstein L, Nahmani S, Boddaert N, and Gaillot H
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- Animals, Brain diagnostic imaging, Cats, Dogs, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging veterinary, Spin Labels, Cat Diseases diagnostic imaging, Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Background: Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a noninvasive brain perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that has not been assessed in clinical veterinary medicine., Hypothesis/objectives: To test the feasibility of ASL using a 1.5 Tesla scanner and provide recommendations for optimal quantification of cerebral blood flow (CBF) in dogs and cats., Animals: Three hundred fourteen prospectively selected client-owned dogs and cats., Methods: Each animal underwent brain MRI including morphological sequences and ≥1 ASL sequences using different sites of blood labeling and postlabeling delays (PLD). Calculated ASL success rates were compared. The CBF was quantified in animals that had morphologically normal brain MRI results and parameters of ASL optimization were investigated., Results: Arterial spin labeling was easily implemented with an overall success rate of 95% in animals with normal brain MRI. Technical recommendations included (a) positioning of the imaging slab at the foramen magnum and (b) selected PLD of 1025 ms in cats and dogs <7 kg, 1525 ms in dogs 7 to 38 kg, and 2025 ms in dogs >38 kg. In 37 dogs, median optimal CBF in the cortex and thalamic nuclei were 114 and 95 mL/100 g/min, respectively. In 28 cats, median CBF in the cortex and thalamic nuclei were 113 and 114 mL/100 g/min, respectively., Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Our survey of brain perfusion ASL-MRI demonstrated the feasibility of ASL at 1.5 Tesla, suggested technical recommendations and provided CBF values that should be helpful in the characterization of various brain diseases in dogs and cats., (© 2021 The Authors. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.)
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- 2021
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25. Malignant Melanoma in a Long-legged Buzzard ( Buteo rufinus ): Characterization of Clinical and Histologic Lesions.
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Braud C, Graillot O, Leclerc A, Nicolau A, Goddard N, Ruel Y, Lemberger K, and Mulot B
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- Animals, Male, Pancreas, Hawks, Melanoma veterinary, Skin Neoplasms veterinary
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A 17-year-old, male long-legged buzzard ( Buteo rufinus ) presented for acute lethargy and black gelatinous tissue in both nostrils. Despite intensive care, the bird died within 2 days. A postmortem computed tomographic scan of the head revealed a complete obstruction of the rostral infraorbital sinus, later confirmed by necropsy. Postmortem examination also highlighted multifocal, black, infiltrating nodules of various sizes (2 mm to 2 cm in diameter) in almost all internal organs: lungs, heart (pericardium, myocardium, endocardium), kidneys, pancreas, adrenals, muscles, and bones (periosteum and medulla). Histologically, the nodules were composed of anaplastic cells containing abundant melanin pigment, consistent with a disseminated melanoma. Malignant melanomas are aggressive neoplasms frequently reported in mammals but rarely found in avian species. In Accipitridae and Falconidae, only 2 cases have been reported.
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- 2021
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26. What Is Your Neurologic Diagnosis? Lipomas.
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Papageorgiou S, Ruel Y, and Gnirs K
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- Animals, Cats, Diagnosis, Differential, Lipoma complications, Lipoma diagnosis, Male, Spinal Cord Compression diagnosis, Cat Diseases diagnosis, Lipoma veterinary, Spinal Cord Compression veterinary
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- 2017
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27. Anatomic study of cranial nerve emergence and associated skull foramina in cats using CT and MRI.
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Gomes E, Degueurce C, Ruel Y, Dennis R, and Begon D
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- Animals, Brain anatomy & histology, Cats anatomy & histology, Cranial Nerves anatomy & histology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging veterinary, Skull anatomy & histology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed veterinary
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Magnetic resonance (MR) images of the brain of four normal cats were reviewed retrospectively to assess the emergence and course of the cranial nerves (CNs). Two-millimeter-thick images were obtained in transverse, sagittal, and dorsal planes using a 1.5 T unit. CN skull foramina, as anatomic landmarks for MR imaging, were identified by computed tomography performed on an isolated cat skull using thin wire within each skull foramen. Thin slice (1 mm slice thickness) images were obtained with a high-resolution bone filter scan protocol. The origins of CNs II, V, VII, and VIII and the group of IX, X, XI, and XII could be identified. The pathway and proximal divisions of CNs V were described. CNs III, IV, and VI were not distinguished from each other but could be seen together in the orbital fissure. CN V was characterized by slight contrast enhancement.
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- 2009
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28. Anatomical study of cranial nerve emergence and skull foramina in the dog using magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.
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Couturier L, Degueurce C, Ruel Y, Dennis R, and Begon D
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- Animals, Cranial Nerves diagnostic imaging, Cranial Nerves pathology, Foramen Magnum diagnostic imaging, Foramen Magnum pathology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging veterinary, Reference Values, Retrospective Studies, Tomography, X-Ray Computed veterinary, Cranial Nerves anatomy & histology, Dogs anatomy & histology, Foramen Magnum anatomy & histology
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Twenty-two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain studies of different breeds of dogs were reviewed to assess the anatomy of cranial nerve (CN) origins and associated skull foramina. These included five anatomic studies of normal brains using 2-mm-thick slices and 17 studies using conventional clinical protocols with 3- or 4-mm slices on both normal and abnormal brains. Images were obtained in transverse, sagittal, and dorsal planes to allow a thorough comparison between studies. CNs II, III, V (and its divisions), and VIII were observed consistently on conventional studies. On the thin-slice studies, the origins and proximal portions of CNN IV, VII, and the group of IX, X, and XI could be seen. The origins of CNN VI and XII were not observed with certainty. In parallel, a computed tomography study of an isolated skull was performed with a thin copper wire within each of the skull foramina to determine precisely each CN exit and to facilitate recognition of the course of CNs when exiting the skull on MRI images.
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- 2005
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29. Significance of a common extended mucosal interface observed in transverse small intestine sonograms.
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Rault DN, Besso JG, Boulouha L, Begon D, and Ruel Y
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- Animals, Cat Diseases diagnostic imaging, Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging, Intestinal Diseases diagnostic imaging, Intestinal Diseases veterinary, Radiographic Image Enhancement methods, Ultrasonography, Doppler methods, Ultrasonography, Doppler veterinary, Artifacts, Cats anatomy & histology, Dogs anatomy & histology, Intestine, Small diagnostic imaging
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An echogenic stripe can be seen through the mucosal layer on either side of the ultrasonographic image of a bowel loop in cross-section. The mucosa is a continuous layer surrounding the intestinal lumen; thus it should appear as a continuous hypoechoic band with no bright stripe in it. The purpose of this study was to investigate the origin of this stripe and to determine whether it is an artifact. Intestinal cross-sectional images were obtained using different transducer types and frequencies. In vivo and in vitro, different angles of insonification were used and, in vitro, bowel loops were also fluid filled during an ultrasonographic examination, to assess the potential influence of intestinal shape and position on this stripe. Some of these loops were evaluated histologically to determine if the echogenic stripe had a histologic basis. The echogenic stripe was present only when the loop was flattened. It remained on each side of the maximal cross-sectional width and disappeared when this width was parallel to the ultrasound beam, or when the bowel loop had a completely round shape and was dilated. There was no influence of transducer type, shape, or frequency on the appearance of the line. Histologically, uneven and larger distance between the mucosal villi could be seen on either side of the bowel loop corresponding to the location of the echogenic stripe seen on the ultrasonographic images. In conclusion, the occasional echogenic stripe represents an interface within the mucosa due to altered position of villi on either side of the maximal intestinal cross-sectional width in collapsed bowel segment.
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- 2004
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30. Spinal subarachnoid cysts in 13 dogs.
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Gnirs K, Ruel Y, Blot S, Begon D, Rault D, Delisle F, Boulouha L, Colle MA, Carozzo C, and Moissonnier P
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- Animals, Arachnoid Cysts diagnostic imaging, Arachnoid Cysts surgery, Dog Diseases pathology, Dog Diseases surgery, Dogs, Myelography veterinary, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Arachnoid Cysts veterinary, Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging
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Thirteen dogs, including 6 Rottweiler dogs, exhibiting clinical signs of spinal cord dysfunction and myelographically confirmed subarachnoid space enlargement were investigated. To characterize the lesions and to get a better understanding of their pathogenesis, different imaging techniques were used in association with explorative surgical procedures (12 dogs) and histopathologic techniques (5 dogs). All subjects underwent preoperative myelography, five of which were examined by computed tomography (CT) scanning and one by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow measurement (velocimetry). Most animals were <12 months old (7/13 dogs) and Rottweilers were over-represented (6/13 dogs). The lesions were mainly located dorsally with respect to the spinal cord (10/13 dogs) and in the cranial cervical area (8/13 dogs). MRI suggested spinal cord deviation with signs of ventral leptomeningeal adhesion opposite the enlarged space. In one dog, velocimetry confirmed that the "cyst" was freely communicating with the surrounding CSF space. Surgical investigation confirmed leptomeninges-induced ventral adhesion in 4/5 dogs. Follow-up studies, carried out from 6 months to 2.5 years postoperatively, showed there was full recovery in 8/13 dogs. This study suggests that the compression of the spinal cord is possibly not caused by a cyst. Adhesion resulting from a combination of microtrauma and chronic inflammatory processes induces a secondary enlargement of the subarachnoid space and may be a significant causative factor in spinal cord compression and dysfunction. The over-representation of Rottweilers and the young age of the animals in the study suggest a possible genetic predisposition and an inherited etiology.
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- 2003
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31. Emphysematous pyometra in a dog.
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Hernandez JL, Besso JG, Rault DN, Cohen AH, Guionnet A, Begon D, and Ruel Y
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- Animals, Dog Diseases physiopathology, Dog Diseases surgery, Dogs, Female, Radiography, Uterine Diseases diagnostic imaging, Uterine Diseases surgery, Dog Diseases diagnostic imaging, Uterine Diseases veterinary
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An 8-year-old intact female West Highland White Terrier was examined for anorexia, vomiting, abdominal distension, and mild purulent vulvar discharge. The results of physical examination, laboratory testing, and radiography are presented. Emphysematous pyometra was suspected and confirmed at surgery. Clostridium perfringens was isolated from the uterine lumen. A brief discussion of emphysematous pyometra is presented.
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- 2003
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32. Ultrasonographic evaluation of the prostate in healthy intact dogs.
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Ruel Y, Barthez PY, Mailles A, and Begon D
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- Animals, Body Weight, Male, Organ Size, Prostate anatomy & histology, Prostate growth & development, Reference Values, Ultrasonography, Dogs anatomy & histology, Prostate diagnostic imaging
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Sagittal and transverse ultrasonographic images of the prostate gland were obtained in 100 healthy adult intact male dogs. Prostatic length, width, and height on transverse and sagittal images as well as the presence of prostatic cysts were determined. Linear regression and correlation analysis were performed between prostatic parameters (length, width, height on sagittal and transverse images, and estimated volume) and parameters related to body size (body weight, body height, left kidney length and aortic diameter) and age of the dogs. Significant positive correlations were found between all prostatic parameters and parameters related to body size and age. Maximum predicted values for prostatic parameters for a given body weight and age were determined based on the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval of the mean predicted values. Such values should represent a useful tool for ultrasonographic evaluation of the prostate in the dog. Prostatic cysts were found in 14% of the dogs.
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- 1998
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