Erin Ashley

Hymenoptera, which includes honeybees, wasps, bumblebees, and hornets, is an order of the class Insecta, whose venom can induce anaphylactic reactions in dogs. While several studies have investigated the natural histories and risk factors of Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) in humans, only limited information is available on canine patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify risk factors leading to severe systemic reactions (SSRs) and to explore the natural history of these patients. This was achieved with an inquiry into the case histories of 178 dogs that were stung by Hymenoptera and presented to the Vetsuisse Faculty Animal Hospital of the University of Zurich between 2018 and 2022. Dogs under two years old, dogs that weighed under 10 kg, purebred dogs, and dogs that were stung in the oral cavity were at a greater risk of developing SSRs. Almost two thirds of patients with SSRs experienced the same or worse symptoms after subsequent stings and >40% of patients with local reactions developed SSRs when stung again. Next to providing valuable clinical information about HVA in dogs, these findings strongly support the recommendation of venom immunotherapy (VIT) for patients with HVA.

A seiche kicks up when winds kick up. This can make the western basin quite shallow, even empty.

It‘s a message we have heard time and time again. But it's a message that needs telling, especially since it can save lives.

Recovery began with the Montreal Protocol, which ended the production of all chlorofluorocarbons in 1987

More snow is expected south of Toledo rather than north.

The first snowfall of the 2024-2025 season is forecast for Thursday. It is normal to get our first snow around this time every year, but the amount of days we've gone without snow is something of note.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A seiche pushes water from one end of a body of water to the other. Scientists take advantage of low water levels to conduct research.

Styrofoam accounts for 30% of waste in the landfill, according to Lott Industries. The company has been recycling styrofoam for over two years, and it wants to expand its mission in the community.

This wild week in weather includes rain, thunder, snow, and a temperature drop

NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe in 2018. While it's a historic mission due to its speed and its proximity to the sun, it is providing researchers a never-before-seen look at the sun and how it behaves during solar maximum.