| Cases presented at the conference |
| 1. Case reported by Dr. Tadashi Takahashi, Takahashi Veterinary Hospital (Gunma Prefecture) |
A 15 year-old mongrel dog with dementia and heart disease, also suffered from severe coughing fits, chased its tail, and gave strange yelps in the night; the data showed a gradual improvement with the administration of PINFENON. |
| 2. Case reported by Dr. Hiromi Torisaki, Omotesando Pet Clinic (Sapporo City) |
A 3 year-old French Bulldog with an allergic skin inflammation; the data showed an improvement after administration of PINFENON in addition to a steroid. |
| 3. Case reported by Dr. Michita Hira, Ocean Animal Hospital (Tokyo) |
A 2 year-old Dachshund with an allergy; the data showed an improvement by PINFENON administered for one month, in combination with traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. |
| 4. Case reported by Dr. Michita Hira, Ocean Animal Hospital (Tokyo) |
A 9 year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with mitral regurgitation (cardiac insufficiency); the data showed an improvement in the short term by the administration of PINFENON, but due to the inattentiveness of the owner, treatment was not continued and the symptoms were aggravated. |
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| About the conference |
For the lay person, although the term, medical conference, can be daunting, it is worth making the effort to hear about the latest medical treatments both for humans and animals. Obviously professionals in the field attend conferences, but I think it is beneficial for pet owners to keep up-to-date about the latest treatments so they are well prepared to maintain their pet’s health.
The content of most conference presentations is condensed into a one volume textbook format and although it includes many medical terms, with a little application you can attain a good understanding of the cases and treatments.
In particular, medical conferences are full of the latest information concerning life and death matters; if you have an opportunity to attend, I can only encourage you to take part.
However, the downside of any industry, particularly the medical field, is an exclusive attitude, and even if the general public can participate, ticket costs can be rather expensive.
I believe that in both human and animal medical care, if an increasing number of conferences allow participation of the general public, this can only bring benefits and the framework of information disclosure will broaden. |
| My impressions of the conference |
November 19 (Sat), 2005
 The 26th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Clinical Veterinary Medicine was held at the Osaka International Convention Center.
Among the lecturers and audience were university professors and students, and corporate researchers, along with many prestigious leading companies such as Kyoritsu Seiyaku or Meiji.
Seven of the eight talks were given by renowned professors.
I was the only representative of a small and medium enterprise who made a presentation. |
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