A multi-clinic project involving 17 veterinary practices and nearly 500 samples assessed the diagnostic value of SDMA compared to creatinine. Results showed that SDMA identified about twice as many cases of impaired kidney function and often detected earlier stages where creatinine remained normal. This is clinically important, as early detection enables earlier intervention, which has been shown to improve survival time and quality of life in patients. Case discussions also demonstrated the complexity of interpreting results, as factors like dehydration, muscle mass, and concurrent diseases can influence biomarkers. Overall, the project confirms that integrating SDMA into routine diagnostics enhances clinical decision-making and supports better patient management.
Speaker
Hilarie Jerauld
Hilarie is a veterinarian working for IDEXX with a focus on medical education and support.She completed her veterinary training in the USA and worked clinically there for 11 years before relocating to Uppsala Sweden in 2019. She has been with IDEXX since 2020 and has been involved in several collaboration projects with Vetopia in the past, particularly in Denmark.
Sophie Wilford
DVM, MRCVS, MvetMed, Dipl.ECEIM
European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
Sophie Wilford is a Belgian vet who graduated in 2007. She has had a very broad range of experience having practised as a vet in England in private veterinary clinics and at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She spent time working with a mixed customer base, before specialising in equine internal medicine until 2014. She became an internal medicine specialist (DipECEIM) after passing her exams in 2017. Sophie is now the L&D manager for VLEARN.
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Hilarie Jerauld, Sophie Wilford
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