Minimally invasive techniques were historically used for diagnosis only. But technology advances have allowed us to improve the treatment of spine disorders using the same techniques for surgery, says Nimesh H. Patel, MD, a neurosurgeon at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute in Dallas.
Cushings Disease in Dogs. Cushings disease in dogs is the third most common disease and the most common hormone related condition in dogs. It is the result of excess Cortisol in the animalâs body. Cortisol, or hydrocortisone as it is known scientifically, is a steroid hormone that the body uses to deal with stress.
Because large amounts of cortisol in the body suppresses the immune system, dogs with Cushingâs disease may be more likely to get bacterial infections, particularly bladder infections. A culture of the urine may be necessary to diagnose the infection because they may not show typical signs such as straining to urinate.