ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2023 / Zomedica Corp. (NYSE American:ZOM) ("Zomedica" or the "Company"), a veterinary health company offering point-of-care diagnostics and therapeutic products for equine and companion animals, today announced the presentation of new clinical data supporting new indications for shock wave therapy at the recent meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual meeting in San Diego, California.
Principal Investigator Dr. Beau Whitaker of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital (Salado, TX) presented results from the study showing that barrel racing horses with Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) could be successfully treated with PulseVet's electrohydraulic shock wave therapy. In this study more than 75% of the horses treated showed significant improvement following shock wave therapy treatment.
Perhaps more significantly, the successful outcomes appear closely tied to asthma and a second study has been initiated focusing entirely on asthmatic horses. Of eight horses treated in the asthma study to date seven of the eight had 100% resolution of coughing in four weeks and the remaining horse had a 50% reduction in coughing. Approximately 15% of horses over the age of seven are affected by asthma which is currently treated by bronchodilators and/or drugs. The study results suggest that shock wave may present a non-invasive, non-pharmacological option for horses suffering from this affliction.
"Zomedica's PulseVet shock wave therapy has become a clinically proven option for many sports medicine indications such as tendon and ligament injuries, chronic back pain, and osteoarthritis, but it had not previously been studied in pulmonary indications. This study provides the basis to view shock wave therapy as a substantial new treatment modality for a challenging problem that may benefit not only the horse but potentially all species," said Dr. Whitaker.
Adrian Lock, VP of Clinical and Veterinary Affairs at Zomedica, stated, "we are extremely excited to see the early successful results of this research and proud to be able to support efforts that have now led to a significant new benefit that electrohydraulic shock wave therapy has been shown to provide."
Zomedica remains steadfast in its commitment to staying at the forefront of non-invasive, regenerative options in veterinary care. It's unwavering dedication to advancing veterinary care is demonstrated through its ongoing clinical studies, which have yielded promising results in various shock wave areas.
Trudy Gage, Zomedica Vice President, Equine & Client Education, added, "PulseVet's electrohydraulic shock wave therapy continues to take the lead in energy-based therapeutic modalities in veterinary healthcare by pioneering its use for new indications. There are many different energy-based therapeutic options available in veterinary healthcare, but the PulseVet electrohydraulic shock wave has, by far, the most supportive evidence of clinical success."
In addition to the recent pulmonary findings, Zomedica has initiated research to explore additional benefits, from treating chronic kidney disease in cats and dogs to accelerating hoof growth in horses. One significant study being conducted by Dr. Felix Duerr at Colorado State University (CSU) is evaluating the effectiveness of shock wave therapy in slowing the progression of canine osteoarthritis. Enrollment for this study has been completed and animals will be closely monitored for 50 weeks to assess the long-term impact of the therapy.
PulseVet's shock wave therapy harnesses high-energy sound waves to stimulate cells and promote the release of healing growth factors within the body which have been shown to modulate inflammation, enhance blood flow, increase bone density, and accelerate healing.
As Zomedica maintains its position at the forefront of veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics, its commitment to advancing animal care through innovation and research remains unwavering.
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Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zomedica (NYSE American:ZOM) is a veterinary health company creating products for horses, dogs, and cats by focusing on the unmet needs of clinical veterinarians. Zomedica's product portfolio includes innovative diagnostics and medical devices that emphasize patient health and practice health. Zomedica's mission is to provide veterinarians the opportunity to increase productivity and grow revenue while better serving the animals in their care. For more information, visit www.zomedica.com.
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