Owners of pets who have cancer now have a place to go to for specialized treatment. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine acquires a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for the treatment of cancer in pets. LSU Vet school spokesperson Ginger Guttner says one of the benefits of this new technology is that the pets will be under anesthesia for a shorter period…
The LSU Vet school says radiation treatments can cost between two-thousand to nine thousand dollars, but most pet insurance covers it.
University Medical Center New Orleans has expanded its Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery. Director Doctor Michael Cook says the new unit aims to create a focused, supportive environment that promotes optimal recovery for patients.
Cut 5 (06) “…better outcomes.”
Cook says obesity can reduce life expectancy by up to 20 years if not treated, which is why bariatric services can be crucial to health and survival.
U-S News and World Report has designated Centenary College as a Top National Liberal Arts College in the U-S News and World Report rankings. School President Doctor Christopher Holoman says what sets Centenary apart is that the liberal arts program changes with the changing times.
Cut 12 (12) “…and life changes.”
The publication also ranked Centenary 35th in its list of Top Performers in Social Mobility,
The LSU football team moved up one spot to number 13 in the latest A-P Top 25 poll as the Tigers defeated South Alabama 42 to 10 on Saturday night. It was the best performance of the season for the defense. Linebacker Greg Penn had a team high 14 tackles…
Cut 18 (06) “…a good show”
The Ragin Cajuns, ULM and McNeese also had big wins on Saturday.