Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
We've had a few threads mention this disease and they usually create quite a bit of interest and discussion. This article came in my email today:
University of Missouri study.
To summarize for those who don't want to read the particulars
Apparently ALS in people create the same marker in dogs that have DM thus making diagnosis "easier." With this, Mizzou Vet School is looking for candidates to join a study to investigate treatment options.
This study is in collaboration with the ALS researchers, hoping to find some commonality that could help people as well as dogs.
University of Missouri study.
To summarize for those who don't want to read the particulars
Apparently ALS in people create the same marker in dogs that have DM thus making diagnosis "easier." With this, Mizzou Vet School is looking for candidates to join a study to investigate treatment options.
This study is in collaboration with the ALS researchers, hoping to find some commonality that could help people as well as dogs.
