Navigating Cushing's Syndrome in Practice

Daniella Dos Santos talks with National Lead for Medicine, Lucie Goodwin about Cushing's Syndrome. Lucie shares her expertise on what Cushing's is, emphasising the importance of understanding the physiology behind it. They discuss the typical signs to look out for, alongside key diagnostic tests. They explore how to best explain the diagnostic process to pet owners, especially when multiple tests are required.

Lucie Goodwin

Lucie graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2004 and spent the following two years working in a busy small animal hospital in Bristol. Having developed a love of internal medicine, she returned to the RVC in 2006 to undertake an internship and subsequently a residency in small animal medicine. Following the completion of her residency, Lucie returned to the West Country to work for the University of Bristol and Langford Veterinary Services as a teaching fellow and internal medicine clinician. She worked as an Internal Medicine Consultant for Axiom Veterinary Laboratories before joining the BSAVA as Head of Education in June 2018. Lucie joined Vale Referrals as an Internal Medicine clinician in September 2021 and became the IVC Evidensia National Lead for Medicine in June 2022. Lucie is also a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a charity dedicated to the advancement of the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society. 

Lucie enjoys all aspects of internal medicine but has a particular interest in renal and urinary tract medicine and immune-mediated diseases.

Daniella Dos Santos

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College. She has since worked in first opinion, small animal and exotic pet practices across the Southeast. In 2019, she became the youngest-ever President of the British Veterinary Association, leading the profession through the height of the pandemic. During her time as President, she was instrumental in the association’s Diversity and Inclusion work, as well as the development and launch of the Good Workplaces Policy. Daniella was the recipient on the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021 for her leadership and became an RCVS Fellow in 2021 for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession. She is a trustee of the animal welfare charity SPANA and the PetPlan Charitable Trust.

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Links:

Vet Compass Cushing's Predictor Tool: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/new-vetcompass-tool-aids-diagnosis-of-cushing-s-syndrome-in-dogs

Diagnosis of Spontaneous Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: 2012 ACVIM Consensus Statement (Small Animal): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jvim.12192

Medicine referrals at Vale Referrals Dursley: https://www.valereferrals.co.uk/for-vets/disciplines#internal-medicine