by Richard Mellanby | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
A recent case report from VitDAL has highlighted the challenges of understanding the pathophysiology of hypercalcaemia in all canine cases. The case summary describes a dog diagnosed with lymphoma had a normal PTH, PTHrp and vitamin D metabolites. The report...
by Richard Mellanby | Jul 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
VitDAL have recently published a study which examined the relationship between vitamin D and anaemia in hospitalised cats. Many studies have examined the relationship between 25(OH)D concentrations and red blood cell concentrations in human patients but this...
by Richard Mellanby | Jun 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the VitDAL’s most recent study which was published this week, the team explored whether the vitamin D status of a cohort changed during the seasons. In humans, it is well known that peak vitamin D status occurs in late summer with a nadir at the end of winter...
by Richard Mellanby | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The work of VitDAL was recognised this month by BSAVA which awarded the Blaine Award to Richard Mellanby. The Blaine Award is made in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal science in its widest context by a qualified...
by Richard Mellanby | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The VitDAL was able to help colleagues at Edinburgh Zoo recently who highlighted to us that several of the anteaters and armadillos were developing hypercalcaemia. Working collaboratively together, the team were able to diagnose marked hypervitaminosis D in a Giant...