In humans, gait analysis is extensively used to quantify how a
patient walks, and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of movement
disorders .
Mouse Specifics and The CuraVita Corporation developed the DigiGait(TM)
Imaging System to record gait dynamics in rodents walking on a transparent
treadmill belt.
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The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization
of more than 33,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals.
Established in 1933, the association is well known among veterinarians for its
high standards for hospitals and pet health care.

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The recent cases
occurred in New England and Wisconsin and involved pet hamsters infected with
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM), a rodent-borne viral infectious disease.

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The patent, U.

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provides the instrumentation to academic and
commercial laboratories that study rodents in their preclinical studies.

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announced a licensing
agreement with The CuraVita Corporation to CuraVita's recently patented gait
imaging and analysis technology. The
company has commercialized several imaging technologies to non-invasively
monitor cardiac function and motor activity in conscious mice without the need
for anesthetic or surgery.

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DigiGait(TM) reports over 24 gait indices at walking speeds
set by the researcher. Aja , DVM, AAHA president.

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BOSTON, Mouse Specifics, Inc.

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For pet care information or
a referral to an AAHA hospital, pet owners can visit the AAHA website at
http://www.

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To date, the DigiGait(TM ) technology has reported
new findings regarding motor dysfunction in mouse models of Down syndrome ,
spinal cord injury, and dystonia.

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Hampton, Chief Executive Officer of MSI and
founder of CuraVita .

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Hand washing with soap and water is recommended following all cleaning and
handling .
For more information on zoonotic diseases and protection tips, visit the
AAHA website at http://www.

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Gait analysis is the process of quantification and interpretation of
locomotion . Dr.com.

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"This technology is a significant breakthrough for small animal
physiology, integrating balance, coordination, strength, and proprioception
into one assay", said Thomas G.

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"Humans are not likely to catch a disease through their pets, but in rare
cases it can happen," says Daniel S."
Zoonotic diseases, or diseases that are transferable from pets to humans,
present the greatest risk to children, pregnant women and people with weakened
immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients. "Your veterinarian
can offer a preventive medicine plan that is tailored specifically for your
individual pet.com.

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6,899,686, entitled
"Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Locomotion Kinematics in Ambulating
Animals", covers instrumentation and methodology for gait analysis by imaging
the ventral view of subjects walking on a transparent treadmill belt. The technology is amenable to the study of
mice, rats, and guinea pigs of any size or color.
Other, more common pet-borne illnesses that can affect humans include
salmonellosis, roundworms, ringworm, scabies, toxoplasmosis and cat scratch
fever.

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Gait is disturbed in numerous human conditions, including
neurodegenerative disease, stroke, and pain." Mouse Specifics, Inc. is a leader in the development of instruments for
quantifying the effects of genes, disease, and drugs in animal models. DENVER, The rodent virus that has recently been
linked to six organ recipient deaths is one example of a rare virus that can
transfer from pets to humans, according to the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA)."
In addition to seeking regular veterinary care, AAHA recommends that
owners of pet rodents as well as other pets keep cages and bedding clean.

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Mouse Specifics Granted License to Patented Treadmill for Mice and Rats

No. Historically, researchers have applied ink to animals' paws and
measured the distances between paw prints; these measurements, however, are
often difficult to discern, and are confounded by the variable speeds at which
the animals walk. For more information about Mouse Specifics, Inc.

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"By taking
some simple precautionary steps, pet owners can protect themselves and their
families from these rare occurrences.
"The most effective way to prevent zoonotic disease is to take your pet to
your veterinarian for regular examinations," says Dr.healthypet.

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S. This enables more precise and accurate assessment of
gait in animal models of human diseases and provides better interpretation of
their causes and treatment.

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Additionally, pet rodents should never be exposed to wild rodents,
which can be infected with LCM or other viruses.

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The
instrumentation is complete, including the high-speed digital camera,
lighting , image acquisition software, and image analysis software. The company's intellectual property portfolio
includes diagnosis and treatment of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy and
prevention of ALS.

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its website at http://www.com. The association offers tips for pet owners to protect
themselves and their families from these types of rare cases.

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Mice and rats are widely used in
the study of human diseases, but methods for gait analysis in rodents have
been lacking. Hampton added, "The issuance of the patent promises
to our customers the best gait analysis technology to indicate the causes of
gait disturbances and the effects of new drugs in animal models of human
diseases.

Veterinarians Offer Protection Tips for Rare Virus Linked to Transplant Patient Deaths

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