FelineVMA Journal Club: From Literature to the Practice — Applying What’s New

Join Dr. Petra Cerna for an engaging virtual journal club exploring the latest advances in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment through recent peer-reviewed literature. This interactive session will examine cutting-edge papers on FIP therapeutics, guiding participants through key findings and their practical applications in clinical practice. This session will provide the opportunity to discuss real-world implementation challenges of research findings and share experiences in a collaborative learning environment. Participants can engage with cameras on for discussion or contribute via chat, making this an accessible format for all learning preferences.

Papers Discussed:

These are the papers that attendees will be expected to read and come prepared for discussion:

• Retrospective study and outcome of 307 cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with legally sourced veterinary compounded preparations of remdesivir and GS-441524 (2020–2022)
  
• Short Treatment of 42 Days with Oral GS-441524 Results in Equal Efficacy as the Recommended 84-Day Treatment in Cats Suffering from Feline Infectious Peritonitis with Effusion-A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

Program Agenda

This session will:

• Review the current FIP treatment landscape and introduce the selected research papers, highlighting key study designs and objectives.
• Conduct an interactive exploration of each paper’s methodology, results, and conclusions, with opportunities for participants to ask questions and share their interpretations of the data.
• Foster collaborative discussion on translating research findings into practice, addressing implementation challenges, and sharing real-world experiences with FIP treatment protocols.

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Speaker Bios

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