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Aimee C Colbath1, Christopher W Frye2
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 930 Campus Road, Box 30, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|July 13, 2023
Summary
Veterinary use of biologic therapies is growing. Research on how these therapies interact with other treatments like exercise or medications is crucial for effective multimodal care in horses.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Biologic therapies
- Equine therapeutics
Background:
- Biologic therapies are increasingly used in veterinary practice.
- Limited literature exists on interactions between biologic therapies and other treatments.
- Multimodal approaches are becoming standard for equine injury and illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current understanding of interactions with biologic therapies.
- To highlight the need for further research in this area.
- To emphasize the importance of considering concurrent treatments and horse health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies.
- Examination of effects of exercise, stress, pharmaceuticals, shockwave, laser, and hyperbaric oxygen.
- Analysis of factors influencing biologic therapy outcomes.
Main Results:
- Initial studies show varied effects of concurrent interventions on biologic therapies.
- Understanding these interactions is still in early stages.
- Horse health status significantly impacts therapeutic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to understand drug and treatment interactions with biologics.
- Optimal outcomes depend on a comprehensive understanding of all administered therapies and the patient's health.
- This knowledge is critical for veterinarians employing multimodal treatment strategies.
Keywords:
Autologous conditioned serumBiologic therapiesHyperbaric oxygen therapyLaserPlatelet-rich plasmaShockwaveStem cellTherapeutic modalitiesMore Related Videos
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