Publications by authors named "J Loewen"

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  • The study aimed to analyze plasma cannabinoid levels in dogs suspected of cannabis toxicity to understand the relationship between clinical symptoms and cannabinoid concentrations.
  • Among the 38 dogs examined, common symptoms included ataxia, urinary incontinence, lethargy, and hyperesthesia, with THC being the most prevalent cannabinoid detected in plasma samples.
  • The findings suggest that while abnormal reflexes correlate with THC levels, other clinical signs do not, indicating that veterinarians can diagnose cannabis toxicity with high accuracy based on clinical history and presenting symptoms alone.
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Subcutaneous emphysema is a type of air leak in which air accumulates within the subcutaneous layer of the skin underneath the dermal layers. The accumulation of air can be seen on imaging in relevant body areas such as the abdomen, chest, face, or neck. During physical examination, crepitus, the sensation or sound of crackling upon palpation, is the most common associated finding.

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Background: There is growing recognition of the importance of sex and gender differences within falls literature, but the characterization of such literature is uncertain. The aim of this scoping review was to (1) map the nature and extent of falls literature examining sex or gender differences among older adults, and (2) identify gaps and opportunities for further research and practice.

Methods: We used a scoping review methodology.

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Objective: To assess the ability of intranasal atipamezole to reverse sedative effects of xylazine in dogs.

Design: Prospective proof-of-concept study.

Setting: University research laboratory.

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Escape room experiences have been used as an educational tool in several health professions, and to the authors' knowledge, it is not yet documented in veterinary medicine. They are an example of gamification in a simulated environment where course objectives guide puzzle development. Veterinary emergency medicine can be very stressful as veterinarians often have to make quick decisions.

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