Stress-activated miR-204 governs senescent phenotypes of chondrocytes to promote osteoarthritis development
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8 Common Chronic Health Conditions in Dogs Some of the more common chronic (developing over a long time) health conditions include 119 : Obesity Endocrine diseases: Canine diabetes (similar to Type I diabetes in humans), hypothyroidism, and diseases of the adrenal glands Heart disease: Heartworm disease and diseases of the heart valves, which can lead to heart failure if untreated Skeletal diseases: Osteoarthritis and patellar luxation (displacement of the kneecap, which is common in smaller breeds) Kidney disease: Age-related decreases in kidney function Cancer Eye conditions: Nuclear sclerosis (a very common, age-related diffuse clouding of the lens of the eye) and cataracts (opaque deposits in the lens) Periodontal disease: Inflammation and degeneration of the gums, which may lead to tooth loss 9 Dog Health Myths & Facts Do dogs eat grass when they are sick
DeFronzo, MD Professor of Medicine Chief of the Diabetes Division University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Disclosures: DeFronzo reports serving on an advisory board for Aardvark, Alnylam, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Corcept, Intarcia, Novo Nordisk and Renalytix
