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.
Up to 75% of dogs with Cushings have some protein loss, although most do not have severe complications. Proteins, especially albumin, are important in holding fluid within the blood vessels, and excessive loss can cause fluid accumulation in body cavities, underneath the skin, and the lungs.