Impact of patient and public (PPI) involvement in the Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (LAPCD) study: a mixed-methods study.

Objectives: Standardised reporting of patient and public involvement (PPI) in research studies is needed to facilitate learning about how to achieve effective PPI. The aim of this evaluation was to explore the impact of PPI in a large UK study, the Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (LAPCD) study, and to explore the facilitators and challenges experienced.

Design: Mixed-methods study using an online survey and semistructured interviews.

DNA immunization against herpes simplex virus: enhanced efficacy using a Sindbis virus-based vector.

Previously we reported the development of a plasmid DNA expression vector system derived from Sindbis virus (T. W. Dubensky, Jr.

Chemotherapeutic oestrus control in the bitch and latest advances.

The control of oestrus in the intact bitch through the use of chemotherapeutics is briefly reviewed. Particular attention is paid to the recently introduced product mibolerone and a summary of currently available products is presented.