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RVC Research Online is a repository of the research outputs produced by staff from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The aims of the repository are (i) to provide an institutional archive of RVC's research outputs, (ii) to provide access to these outputs and support open science, and (iii) to increase the reach and impact of RVC's research.



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Leflunomide Treatment Does Not Protect Neural Cells Following Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation (OGD) In Vitro (2024)
Journal Article
Curel, C. J. M., Nobeli, I., & Thornton, C. (2024). Leflunomide Treatment Does Not Protect Neural Cells Following Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation (OGD) In Vitro. Cells, 13(7), 631. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13070631

Neonatal hypoxia-ischemia (HI) affects 2-3 per 1000 live births in developed countries and up to 26 per 1000 live births in developing countries. It is estimated that of the 750,000 infants experiencing a hypoxic-ischemic event during birth per year,... Read More about Leflunomide Treatment Does Not Protect Neural Cells Following Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation (OGD) In Vitro.

Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction (2024)
Journal Article
O'Byrne, E., & Mistry, K. (2024). Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction. Veterinary Nurse, 15(1), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2024.15.1.23

Feline urethral obstruction is a potentially life-threatening condition. The maintenance and monitoring of the patient's electrolyte levels and fluid balance, and urinary catheter management, as well as an individual nursing care plan is vital for a... Read More about Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction.

Demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2019—A VetCompass study (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Jacques L., T., Dave C., B., & Vicki, B. (2024). Demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2019—A VetCompass study. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 19(3), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299464

Introduction Guinea pigs are popular as domestic pets but there is limited information on the health of the wider pet population. This study aimed to report demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under UK primary vet... Read More about Demography, commonly diagnosed disorders and mortality of guinea pigs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2019—A VetCompass study.

Learning While in Work: Exploring Influences on Engagement and Achievement in Veterinary Professionals Studying Remotely (2024)
Journal Article
Davis, R., Fox, K., & Armitage-Chan, E. (2024). Learning While in Work: Exploring Influences on Engagement and Achievement in Veterinary Professionals Studying Remotely. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2023-0169

Remote learning provides flexible opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to undertake professional development qualifications alongside their work. Although this offers advantages in accessing courses that may otherwise not be ava... Read More about Learning While in Work: Exploring Influences on Engagement and Achievement in Veterinary Professionals Studying Remotely.