Episode 19: New hope for treating joint infections in horses
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English - April 17, 2020 12:30 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Government animal animalscience diehl morris morrisanimalfoundation veterinary Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Lauren Schnabel, Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery at North Carolina State University. The two discuss Schnabel’s new therapy to combat persistent joint infections in horses, potentially saving them from years of pain. Her team developed a platelet-rich plasma lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.