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Served as medical writer, provided technical and publishing assistance, edited, or authored the following:

Review Papers

Coles, Tad B., 2021. "The Most Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating Veterinary Practice Information Management Software (PIMS)" Talkatoo Blog. See also Veterinary Innovation Podcast (March 18, 2021) on this paper.
Coles, Tad B., and Michael W. Dryden. 2014. “Insecticide/acaricide Resistance in Fleas and Ticks Infesting Dogs and Cats.” Parasites & Vectors 7: 8. doi:10.1186/1756-3305-7-8.
Goodman, Laura, Tad B. Coles, and Steven Budsberg. 2008. "Leukotriene Inhibition in Small Animal Medicine." Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 31 (5):387-98. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00963.x.

Survey

Fisher, Peggy T., J. Michael McFarland, David Stansfield, and Tad B. Coles. 2014. "Satisfaction with Specialty Services." Trends Magazine (Feb):28-33.
Fisher, Peggy T., J. Michael McFarland, David Stansfield, and Tad B. Coles. 2014. "Satisfaction with Specialty Services, Part 2." Trends Magazine (Mar):31-39.

Clinical Study Reports

Harman R, Carlson K, Gaynor J, Gustafson S, Dhupa S, Clement K, Hoelzler M, McCarthy T, Schwartz P, and Adams C. A Prospective, Randomized, Masked, and Placebo-Controlled Efficacy Study of Intraarticular Allogeneic Adipose Stem Cells for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Dogs. Frontiers Vet Regen Med, 2016;81.
Broome MR, Peterson ME, Kemppainen RJ, Parker VJ, Richter KP. Exogenous thyrotoxicosis in dogs attributable to consumption of all-meat commercial dog food or treats containing excessive thyroid hormone: 14 cases (2008-2013). J Am Vet Med Assoc Jan 1 2015;246(1):105-111.
Hess TJ, Parker DS, Hassall AJ, Chiang Y-W: Evaluation of efficacy of oral administration of Bordetella bronchiseptica intranasal vaccine when used to protect puppies from tracheobronchitis due to B bronchiseptica infection. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 9(3): 300-305, 2011.
Huang C, Hess J, Gill M, Hustead D: A dual-strain feline calicivirus vaccine stimulates broader cross-neutralization antibodies than a single-strain vaccine and lessens clinical signs in vaccinated cats when challenged with a homologous feline calicivirus strain associated with virulent systemic disease. J Feline Med Surg 12(2): 129-137, 2010.
Liska, W.D. and N.D. Doyle, Canine total knee replacement: surgical technique and one-year outcome. Vet Surg 38(5): 568-582, 2009.
Marshall RD, Rand JS, Morton JM: Glargine and protamine zinc insulin have a longer duration of action and result in lower mean daily glucose concentrations than lente insulin in healthy cats. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 31(3): 205-212, 2008.
Andrews CM, Liska WD, Roberts DJ: Sciatic neurapraxia as a complication in 1000 consecutive canine total hip replacements.Vet Surg 37(3): 254-262, 2008.
Easter JL, Coles TB: Prevention of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis.Vet Forum 24(8): 54-60, 2007.
Schnackel JA, Van Campen H, van Olphen A: Modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) type 1a vaccine provides protection against fetal infection after challenge with either type 1b or type 2 BVDV.The Bovine Practitioner 41(1): 1-9, 2007.
Drag M, Kunkle BN, Romano D, Hanson PD: Firocoxib efficacy preventing urate-induced synovitis, pain, and inflammation in dogs. Vet Ther 8(1):41-50, 2007.
Long MT, Gibbs EP, Mellencamp MW, Zhang S, Barnett DC, Seino KK, Beachboard SE, Humphrey PP: Safety of an attenuated West Nile virus vaccine, live Flavivirus chimera in horses. Equine Vet J 39(6): 486-490, 2007.
Long MT, Gibbs EP, Mellencamp MW, Bowen RA, Seino KK, Zhang S, Beachboard SE, Humphrey PP: Efficacy, duration, and onset of immunogenicity of a West Nile virus vaccine, live Flavivirus chimera, in horses with a clinical disease challenge model.Equine Vet J 39(6): 491-497, 2007.
Filburn CR, Griffin D: Canine plasma and erythrocyte response to a docosahexaenoic acid-enriched supplement: characterization and potential benefits.Vet Ther 6(1): 29-42, 2005.
Anderson D, Kollias-Baker C, Colahan P, Keene RO, Lynn RC, Hepler DI: Urinary and serum concentrations of diclofenac after topical application to horses.Vet Ther 6(1): 57-66, 2005.
Lynn RC, Hepler DI, Kelch WJ, Bertone JJ, Smith BL, Vatistas NJ: Double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical field trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of topically applied 1% diclofenac liposomal cream for the relief of lameness in horses. Vet Ther 5(2): 128-138, 2004.
Ikeda-Douglas CJ, Zicker SC, Estrada J, Jewell DE, Milgram NW: Prior experience, antioxidants, and mitochondrial cofactors improve cognitive function in aged beagles.Vet Ther 5(1): 5-16, 2004.

Grant Writing

Healthcare Foundation Grant for First Call, a nonprofit organization in Kansas City, MO, with mission to decrease the impact of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Continuing Education and Textbook Chapters

Coles, Tad B., and Randy C. Lynn. 2014. "Antiparasitic Drugs." In Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians, edited by Dwight D. Bowman, 264-325. St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.
Coles, Tad B., and Randy Lynn. 2014. “Parasiticides for Use in Horses.” In Equine Pharmacology, edited by Cynthia Cole, Bradford Bentz, and Lara Maxwell, 85–94. Wiley-Blackwell.
Coles, Tad B., and Randy C. Lynn. 2011. “Drugs for the Treatment of Helminth Infections: Anthelmintics.” In Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, by Dawn Merton Boothe, 2nd ed., 267–279. Elsevier Saunders.
Acknowledged for updating 3 textbook chapters (Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism, Dietary Management of Urolithiasis, and Nutritionally Responsive Dermatoses) in Case, Linda P., Leighann Daristotle, Michael G. Hayek, and Melody Foess Raasch. 2011. Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals. 3rd ed. Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Served as the medical writer faculty member for Milestones in Oncology: Events that Changed the Course of Cancer Therapy and Implications for the Future, a 5-manuscript CE booklet published in 2007 by The American School of Oncology.
Stearns DE: Computed Radiography in Perspective.The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America Journal 53-58, 2004.

Regulatory

Investigator Brochure and Toxicology Characterization Report for novel analgesic product, 2012.
Clinical Trial Protocols and Final Study Reports for variety of companies. Click here for examples of Final Study Report and Final Study Report Instructions to company, both redacted for anonymity. Provided consulting regarding standardization of this company's of final study reports.
Human influenza vaccine Environmental Safety Study Reports on 20 species. Click here for example of Environmental Safety Study Report redacted for anonymity.

Articles for Trade Magazines, Newsletters, and Websites

Coles, Tad B. 2017. “Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: History, Definitions and Assessment.”Veterinarian’s Money Digest 1 (4): 10–15.
Coles, Tad B. 2017. “Go with the Gut: Exploring a Probiotic’s Promising Benefits: A Probiotic Already on the Market Could Modulate Immune Responses in Dogs and Cats to Help Manage Select Clinical Problems.”dvm360.com, October. http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/go-with-gut-exploring-probiotic-s-promising-benefits.
Coles, Tad B. 2017. “Can Animal Interaction Help Develop Resiliency and Recovery?” American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians Newsletter. 40 (Winter): 2–3.
Coles, Tad B. 2016. “Compassion Challenge – Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room.” KCVMA News&notes Newsletter, Jul/Aug: 2.
Coles, Tad B. 2013. "Book Review: Handbook of Equine Parasite Control by Craig R. Reinemeyer and Martin K. Nielsen." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 243 (6):836.
Gegeny, Thomas, Tom Lang, Tad B. Coles, Melanie Fridl Ross, Sue Hudson, Marianne Mallia, Mary Royer, and Mary Whitman. 2007. "AMWA Response." American Medical Writers Association Journal 22 (4):188.
Coles, Tad B. 2005. "Gender Earnings: What to Do?" Association for Women Veterinarians - Bulletin 60 (2):10-11
Coles, Tad B. 2003. "The Solution to Burnout." Veterinary Forum 20 (11):26-31.
Coles, Tad B. 2003. "A Veterinary Professional Responds to Consumer Reports." Veterinary Business (Fall):10-15.
Coles, Tad B. 2003. "Can He Who Has No Pets Cast Aspersions?" Veterinary Business (Fall):19-21.
Coles, Tad B. 2003. "Weighing in on Problems Caused by Weight Gain and Loss." Veterinary Business (Spring):23-27.
Coles, Tad B. 2002. "Mining Gold from Tired, Old Practices." Veterinary Business (Fall):11-16.

News Journalism

Coles, Tad B. 2016. “Culture of Perfectionism Hurts DVMs: Experts Say International Gathering of Students and Professionals Tackles Problems with Veterinary Well-Being from Every Perspective.” DVM360 Magazine 47 (12): 1, 16–17.
Web version of above article: Coles, Tad B. 2016. “AAVMC Wellness Summit: Progress Made and a Path Forward.” dvm360.com, Nov 16, 2016.
Coles, Tad B. 2013. “Kansas City Symposium Focuses on ‘Zoobiquitous’ Research.” DVM360 Magazine.
Coles, Tad B. 2013. “2013 KCALSI Animal Health Research Symposium | Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute.” Life Sciences Bulletin.
Coles, Tad B. 2009 "Hodge, Trustees Spar Again on KOMA Allegations." Campus Ledger Issue 13:6 April 9.

Miscellaneous Projects

Served as medical writer of business plan for a Comparative Clinical Research Consortium proposed in 2008 by the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute to leaders of Kansas State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, the Veterinary Specialists of Kansas City, and the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Equine Strategic Deworming Review for Osborne & Barr Communications and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health.
Series of four Technical Reports on Intervet West Nile Vaccine research studies. PreveNile duration of immunity example.
Series of four reports based on feline vaccine expert presentations for Fort Dodge Animal Health review of feline vaccine associated sarcoma, vaccine adjuvants, and vaccination protocols –DVM News supplement.
Over 300 multiple-choice Slentrol questions. Also served as emcee for Slentrol Spin, a Pfizer exhibit-hall quiz show presented at the North American and Western Veterinary Conferences in 2008.
Technical editor for Green R: Veterinary Values: The Clinical Companion to the VPB 5th ed. Lenexa, KS, Veterinary Medicine Publishing Group, 1998.
Wrote script for FlexileRX animated video.

Testimonials

Thanks for all your hard work on this paper. You took the lead and did an excellent job. Well done.

You made it really easy for me. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope we have the chance again in the future.

Michael Dryden, DVM, PhD
E.J. Frick Professor of Veterinary Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
Feb 10, 2014

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I want to thank you again for your patience and professionalism in completing this important project. In our business, I find that we cannot do everything ourselves. It is indeed a pleasure to have a great consultant like you to help us on those special projects that need the steady hand of a trained professional like you.

Thanks, and keep up the good work.

Randy C. Lynn, DVM, MS, DACVCP
Director of Regulatory Affairs
IDEXX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mar 31, 2004

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The work you did for us was excellent. The extra information in the nutrition components was very useful. Data about individual countries' labeling legislation is very difficult to find, and to have the situation in North America clarified will help with making our products more useful for the markets there.
The transfer of our data to the new web-based production system is ongoing. We received the first draft of the Felis data this week, but there is still much work to do in-house before we launch.
Once again, thank you for turning the work around so quickly and for carrying out such a good and thorough job. It was greatly appreciated.

Robert Sitton
Production Editor
Vetstream
May 23, 2002

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