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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wedgewood Expands Advisory Committee with the Launch of Two New Veterinary Councils
SWEDESBORO, N.J., July 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wedgewood is excited to announce the expansion and evolution of its Veterinary Advisory Committee to reflect the company's continued growth and leadership in the veterinary community. As part of this transformation, the company welcomes new members to both the Strategic Veterinary Council and the Specialists Customer Council. These additions are intended to bring fresh perspectives and ensure Wedgewood remains deeply connected to both emerging trends and frontline clinical practice. This new structure will strengthen Wedgewood's ability to collaborate with a broader range of veterinary professionals and ensure its offerings are shaped by those delivering care every day. The councils are designed to provide meaningful guidance across clinical, operational, and strategic areas, helping the company stay responsive to the needs of the profession and grounded in real-world insight. The Strategic Veterinary Council includes leaders in education, operations, regulatory, and medical excellence who will advise Wedgewood on big-picture strategy and forward-looking industry trends. This group will play a critical role in helping us ensure our offerings are aligned with the evolving realities of veterinary practice. The council includes: Dr. Dawn Boothe – Professor Emerita and board-certified pharmacologist known for her decades-long impact in clinical pharmacology and education. Dr. Kelly Cairns – VP of Medical Excellence and Education at Thrive Pet Healthcare, with deep expertise in internal medicine and veterinary education. Brian Carlson – Director of Operations at Old Derby Animal Hospital and veterinary business consultant specializing in growth strategy. Dr. Matthew Edson – Founding Dean of the Shreiber School Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University and advocate for veterinary education that prepares confident, practice-ready graduates. Dr. Andrea Johnson – Co-founder of PetVet365, focused on reinventing practice ownership and advancing pet care delivery. Dr. Natalie Marks – CEO of VANE and nationally recognized speaker, columnist, and veterinary media contributor. Dr. Joshua Stern – Associate Dean and Professor of Cardiology at NCSU, leading groundbreaking research in companion animal genetics and cardiology. Dr. Dean Vicksman – Chair of the Board of Directors at EveryCat Health Foundation and long-time champion of feline health. Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai – Senior VP of Animal Health at Brookfield Zoo, a highly respected zoological veterinarian and researcher, best known for his leadership in animal health, welfare, and conservation medicine. The Specialists Customer Council is composed of practicing veterinarians who will keep Wedgewood closely connected to the day-to-day challenges of specialty care. These members offer deep clinical expertise and will provide actionable feedback on how we can better serve the needs of high-demand specialty practices. Members of this council include: Dr. Gary Block – President of the Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine Association and co-founder of OSVS and BSVESS referral hospitals. Dr. Jane Brunt – Executive Director of the CATalyst Council and founder of Maryland first feline-exclusive hospital. Dr. Rustin Sturgeon – National Medical Director of Ophthalmology at Pathway Vet Alliance with expertise in medical excellence coaching. Dr. Rob Swinger – Board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director at Elite Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Noël Lucas – Founder of Blue Oasis Pet Hospital and advocate for transparency in veterinary care and mental health. Dr. Stephanie Correa – Founder and President of Animal Cancer Care Clinic, the largest dedicated veterinary oncology network in the U.S. "It's an exciting time at Wedgewood as we continue to grow and deepen our partnerships across the veterinary community," said Dr. Rae Hutchins, Chief Veterinary Officer at Wedgewood. "Expanding our Advisory Committee allows us to stay at the forefront of clinical innovation, grounded in scientific rigor, and ensures we're responding directly to the evolving needs of veterinarians and the animals they care for." This momentum reflects Wedgewood's long-standing commitment to serving the veterinary community with insight, integrity, and partnership. By continuing to work closely with leaders across the profession, the company is dedicated to building smarter, more agile solutions that elevate clinical care and support continued progress for all. About Wedgewood: Wedgewood is the nation's largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its next-generation home delivery platform, Blue Rabbit, streamlines patient care and marks a significant evolution in online pharmacy services. Together, Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and more than one million animals annually. For more information visit View source version on Contacts Jennifer Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Independent
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Notoriously cruel Roman emperor may have been a plant nerd, archaeologists find
The notoriously cruel Roman emperor Caligula may have been quite knowledgeable about medicinal plants, a new study suggests. Emperor Gaius, nicknamed Caligula, was the third ruler of the Roman Empire from 37AD until his assassination in 41AD. Surviving records of the tyrant's short reign hint that he indulged in an extravagant lifestyle of megalomania, sadism and sexual perversion. A new study, published in the journal Proceedings of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, suggests that the dictator may have been familiar with the pharmacology of ancient times. 'He's dismissed as a madman, perhaps rightly so, but we show he very likely knew something about hellebore and pharmacology in general,' Trevor Luke, an author of the study from the Yale Ancient Pharmacology Program, said. Researchers assessed a brief anecdote about Caligula originally reported by historian Suetonius in The Twelve Caesars. The second century collection of biographies of Roman rulers provides evidence that 'Caligula, while a tyrant, was more knowledgeable about medicine than has been previously understood'. The text tells the story of an unnamed Roman senator suffering from an unspecified ailment who takes a leave of absence to the Greek spa town of Antikyra, hoping his health would improve with treatment using the flowering plant hellebore. But when the senator asks Caligula to extend his leave, the emperor has him executed, quipping that 'a bloodletting was necessary for one whom hellebore had not benefited in all that time'. The study by Yale researchers sheds new light on the passage, providing context about Antikyra's place in the Roman Empire and Caligula's familiarity with plant medicines. "Our work suggests that Antikyra functioned as a kind of Mayo Clinic of the Roman world – a place where affluent and influential Romans visited for medical treatments not widely available elsewhere," Andrew Koh, another study author, explained. "It was known for hellebore treatments and little else. It's an example of ancient medical tourism. Roman bigwigs travelled there for treatments the same way that the rich and powerful visit Rochester, Minnesota, to avail themselves of the latest medical techniques and therapies available at the Mayo Clinic,' Dr Luke said. Antikyra, on the Gulf of Corinth in the Phocis region of central Greece, was famed for its association with unique hellebore treatments for epilepsy and mental illnesses. Texts point to two varieties of the plant – white hellebore for treating afflictions of the head and black hellebore for clearing the bowels. The port town was renowned for the perceived efficacy of special hellebore potions used to treat melancholy, insanity, epilepsy, and gout. Since the term "hellebore" was used to reference various plants, examining the plant's historical uses has been difficult. Researchers suspect the spa town held personal appeal to Caligula as historical records hint that he likely suffered from epilepsy and insomnia that Antikyran potions were believed to cure. 'It's possible that Suetonius is wrong and Caligula wasn't ordering the man's execution but simply prescribing an alternative treatment that he had read about or knew from his own experience," Dr Luke said.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Girl students irked over frequent drain blocks inside MMC hostel
MADURAI: Medical students residing at the UG Girls' hostel inside Madurai Medical College (MMC) are frustrated over the frequent clogging of drains. They also claimed that despite the removal of blocks, the drains overflowing inside the restrooms are persistent. A student told the TNIE, "Around 450 MBBS and pharmacology students are residing inside the hostel, and though the entire premises is safe, the blocked drainage system is a recurring problem. As these channels spread through the hostel, two months ago clogged drains overflowed into the hostel rooms. Many students are upset about it. Despite complaints, college authorities have not taken action against it." Another student said, "There are four blocks and few of them are more than 20 years old and these are used as residential settlements for the girl students pursuing MBBS and pharmacology. Though renovations are carried out in these buildings, nothing has been done to fix the drainage channels for the past several decades. Rain or blockage in the channel leads to water overflowing inside the premises, creating a nuisance or leaving a foul smell. Though the water flow is contained when the blocks are removed, it gets back to its old condition after a week." When the TNIE contacted Dr L Arul Sundaresh Kumar, GRH dean, he said, "We are aware of the issue faced by the students residing in the girls' hostel. When it was reported, we immediately removed the silt and blocks from the channels. However, this is temporary, and we have decided to renovate all the drainage and sewage channels as they are old and require extensive work. So, we have sent a proposal to the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) in Chennai and the renovation cost is estimated to be Rs 2 crore. However, after acceptance, the work will be carried out."
Washington Post
07-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
CVS was so worried about shoplifting that it stole its own soul
I always come back to the CVS, even though the pharmacy feels like the gate for an overbooked flight, and even though the self-checkout kiosk routinely malfunctions and tells me to wait for assistance from an employee who no longer works there because they've been replaced by self-checkout kiosks. I come back not just because it's convenient but because it's relaxing. I like to roam the deserted aisles at night and consider the myriad ways in which the bounty of 21st-century pharmacology might improve my life. What if my hands could truly be moist? Which combination of vitamins might heighten my chances of grasping string theory?
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health minister inaugurates new facilities at IGIMS
Patna: Health minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday inaugurated four new facilities in the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS). The facilities have been developed with an expenditure of Rs 8 crore and include paediatric oncology ward, two modular OTs, robotic operated physiotherapy and molecular pharmacology research lab in the pharmacology department. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The minister said the 12-bed paediatric oncology ward has been built to provide a family-like atmosphere to the children undergoing treatment there. The facilities include playing, studying with a child psychologist and dietician. The minister, along with Digha MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia, also met children who have overcome cancer with great joy and inquired about their well-being. Pandey said the modern modular OTs in the cancer department include high quality ventilation and filtration systems for infection control of the patients of the State Cancer Centre during and after surgery. "The new OTs will prove to be more effective in the fight against cancer," he said. The minister thanked the IOCL for providing funds under CSR for the modern equipment in the physiotherapy department. "It will help in the treatment of spinal pain, spondylitis, problems due to nerve compression etc. An attempt is being made to give a modern form to physiotherapy for many diseases like brain injury, Parkinson and stroke. The equipment have been developed with indigenous technology by experts from institutions like AIIMS, New Delhi and IIT," he said. The minister thanked the IGIMS director, Dr Binde Kumar, deputy director (administration) Dr Vibhuti Prasanna Sinha, all senior doctors, Dr Nilesh Mohan, Dr Jayant Prakash, Dr Rakesh Kumar Singh, Dr P K Dubey, Dr P K Jha, Dr Santosh Kumar, Dr Raj Kumar, Dr Nitesh Kumar, Dr Pradeep Jaiswal and Dr Pritpal Singh for their continuous service to the patients.
