VetMetrica health-related quality of life tools contribute to a significantly reduced placebo effect in veterinary clinical trials

VetMetrica health-related quality of life tools contribute to a significantly reduced placebo effect in veterinary clinical trials

VetMetrica health-related quality of life (HRQL) tools contribute to a significantly reduced placebo effect in veterinary clinical trials.  In doing so, they both bring the general wellbeing of the animal to the fore and reduce trial costs.
I am delighted that “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” has accepted for publication our paper entitled ‘Optimisation of scores generated by an online feline health–related quality of life (HRQL) instrument to assist the veterinary user interpret its results’.

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Development of an early health and wellbeing warning system for owners of companion animals

It should be a concern to all veterinary professionals and responsible pet owners that, although the number of companion cats and dogs continues to steadily increase, visits to veterinary practices have been going in noticeably the other direction for several years.

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Development of an early warning system for owners using a validated Health-Related Quality of Life instrument

Preventive measures in human healthcare are recognized as a means of providing early detection of disease, however, the veterinary profession has not been as effective in communicating the benefits of preventive measures to pet owners. Readily available pet healthcare information on the internet, owners not understanding that regular health evaluations can ensure the well-being of their pets and owners confusing the signs of chronic disease with normal aging have contributed to declining numbers of veterinary visits.

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Using Veterinary Telemedicine (VTM) in the time of Covid-19

Blog by Professor Jacky Reid BVMS PhD DVA DipECVAA MRCA MRCVS, MD of NewMetrica Veterinary professionals all over the world […]

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Covid-19 is changing the landscape in veterinary care

Professor Jacky Reid, CEO of NewMetrica, thinks the post Covid19 world will be very different for animals and those who care for them.

As a result of the Lockdown, I’d expect to see an increase in the bond with, and appreciation for, companion animals as family members. For a large number of “shielded” households, the elderly and those who live alone, companion animals may have been their sole company through Lockdown.

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NewMetrica and Boehringer Ingelheim join forces to make it easier than ever before to manage acute pain in cats

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