Assessment of clinical depression metrics in cardiac patients using the patient health Questionnaire-9 before and after phase-II cardiac rehabilitation.

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, a fact that is commonly associated with co-morbidities such as clinical depression. While phase II cardiac rehabilitation is an established intervention for those with cardiovascular disease, its effect on patients who also suffer from depression are under studied. Aim: To quantify Pre- and Post-cardiac rehabilitation questionnaire scores collected from a large patient data registry.

Opinions regarding equine veterinarian attire and attributes: results of a horse owner survey.

Objective: To investigate potential equine clients' perceptions of equine veterinarians based on attire.

Sample: 763 horse owners/lessees.

Methods: Participants were invited to complete a survey shared mainly via equestrian social media pages between August and October 2022.

Treatment of Spontaneous Tumors With Algorithmically Controlled Electroporation.

Objective: To study the safety and efficacy of algorithmically controlled electroporation (ACE) against spontaneous equine melanoma.

Methods: A custom temperature sensing coaxial electrode was paired with a high voltage pulse generation system with integrated temperature feedback controls. Computational modeling and ex vivo studies were conducted to evaluate the system's ability to achieve and maintain target temperatures.

Investigation of integrated time nanosecond pulse irreversible electroporation against spontaneous equine melanoma.

Introduction: Integrated time nanosecond pulse irreversible electroporation (INSPIRE) is a novel tumor ablation modality that employs high voltage, alternating polarity waveforms to induce cell death in a well-defined volume while sparing the underlying tissue. This study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of INSPIRE against spontaneous melanoma in standing, awake horses.

Methods: A custom applicator and a pulse generation system were utilized in a pilot study to treat horses presenting with spontaneous melanoma.

The prevalence and risk factors of dental disease found in 100 miniature horses.

Introduction: Dental disease is a common condition affecting horses. Its prevalence and characteristics among most of the common breeds of horses and donkeys have been investigated and described in the literature, but information about the prevalence and etiology of dental disease of miniature horses is sparse.

Methods: To determine the prevalence and characteristics of dental disease of miniature horses, we performed oral and dental radiographic examinations on 100 miniature horses.