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Anna Hielm-Björkman

Adjunct Professor, Principal Investigator, PI

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1343-3473

  • PL 57 (Koetilantie 2)

    00014

    Finland

20012019
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Publications 2001 2019

2019

Structural characteristics and predicted functional capacities of epaxial muscles in chondrodystrophic and non-chondrodystrophic dogs with and without suspected intervertebral disc herniation- a preliminary study

Bostrom, A., Channon, S., Jokinen, T., Junnila, J., Hielm-Björkman, A. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., Apr 2019, In : Research in Veterinary Science. 123, p. 204-215 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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2018

Assessing adverse effects of intra-articular botulinum toxin A in healthy Beagle dogs: A placebo-controlled, blinded, randomized trial

Heikkilä, H. M., Jokinen, T. S., Syrjä, P., Junnila, J., Hielm-Björkman, A. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., 10 Jan 2018, In : PLoS One. 13, 1, 20 p., 0191043.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Changes in biomarkers in equine synovial fluid two weeks after intra-articular hyaluronan treatment: a randomised double-blind clinical trial

Niemelä, T. M., Tulamo, R-M., Aaltonen, K., Sankari, S. M. & Hielm-Björkman, A. K., 15 Jun 2018, In : BMC Veterinary Research. 14, 9 p., 186.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Cross-sectional area and fat content in dachshund epaxial muscles: a MRI and CT reliability study

Boström, A., Lappalainen, A. K., Danneels, L., Jokinen, T. S., Vapaavuori, O. M. I. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., 2018, In : Veterinary record open. 5, 9 p., e000256.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Developing a testing battery for measuring dogs' stifle functionality: the Finnish Canine Stifle Index (FCSI)

Hyytiäinen, H. K., Mölsä, S. H., Junnila, J. J. T., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M. & Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Sep 2018, In : Veterinary Record. 183, 10, 6 p., 324.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Development of the Finnish neurological function testing battery for dogs and its intra- and inter-rater reliability

Boström, A. F., Hyytiäinen, H. K., Koho, P., Cizinauskas, S. & Hielm-Björkman, A. K., 17 Sep 2018, In : Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 60, 9 p., 56.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Evaluation of muscle structure in dogs with spinal disease

Boström, A. F., 23 Nov 2018, Helsinki: University of Helsinki. 84 p.

Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Collection of Articles

Open Access

Skin microbiota and allergic symptoms associate with exposure to environmental microbes

Lehtimaki, J., Sinkko, H., Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Salmela, E., Tiira, K., Laatikainen, T., Mäkelainen, S., Kaukonen, M., Uusitalo, L., Hanski, I., Lohi, H. & Ruokolainen, L., 8 May 2018, In : Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 115, 19, p. 4897-4902 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Urban environment predisposes dogs and their owners to allergic symptoms

Hakanen, E., Lehtimäki, J., Salmela, E., Tiira, K., Anturaniemi, J., Hielm-Björkman, A., Ruokolainen, L. & Lohi, H., 25 Jan 2018, In : Scientific Reports. 8, 9 p., 1585.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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2017

Effects of Intra-Articular Botulinum Toxin A on Joint Cartilage and Synovium in the Canine Stifle Joint

Heikkilä, H. M., Syrjä, P. E. S., Junnila, J., Hielm-Bjorkman, A. & Vapaavuori, O. M. I., 13 Jul 2017.

Research output: Conference materials › Poster › Research › peer-review

Environmental and phenotype-related risk factors for owner-reported allergic/atopic skin symptoms and for canine atopic dermatitis verified by veterinarian in a Finnish dog population

Anturaniemi, J., Uusitalo, L. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., 1 Jun 2017, In : PLoS One. 12, 5, 17 p., 0178771.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Intra-articular botulinum toxin A in treatment of osteoarthritic joint pain in dogs

Heikkilä, H. M., 2017, Helsinki: Unigrafia oy. 103 p.

Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Collection of Articles

Open Access

Prevalence of house dust mites in the homes of atopic dogs in Finland

Schildt, K. J. M., Seppänen, R. T. K., Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Saijonmaa-Koulumies, L. E. & Belova, S., Apr 2017, In : Veterinary Dermatology. 28, 2, p. 225-E54 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Raw Meat-Based Diets in Dogs and Cats

Fredriksson-Ahomaa, M., Heikkilä, T., Pernu, N., Kovanen, S., Hielm-Bjorkman, A. & Kivistö, R., 28 Jun 2017, In : Veterinary sciences . 4, 3, 9 p., 33.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Syringomyelia and Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities in Chihuahuas

Kiviranta, A. -M., Rusbridge, C., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., Hielm-Björkman, A., Lappalainen, A. K., Knowler, S. P. & Jokinen, T. S., 2017, In : Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 31, 6, p. 1771-1781 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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The effect of intra-articular botulinum toxin A on substance P, prostaglandin E-2, and tumor necrosis factor alpha in the canine osteoarthritic joint

Heikkilä, H. M., Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Innes, J. F. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M., 21 Mar 2017, In : BMC Veterinary Research. 13, 11 p., 74.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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2016

A randomised, double-blinded, placebocontrolled clinical study on intra-articular hyaluronan treatment in equine lameness originating from the metacarpophalangeal joint

Niemelä, T. M., Tulamo, R-M. & Hielm-Björkman, A. K., 23 Mar 2016, In : BMC Veterinary Research. 12, 8 p., 60.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Evaluating oxidative stress, serological- and haematological status of dogs suffering from osteoarthritis, after supplementing their diet with fish or corn oil

Barrouin-Melo, S. M., Anturaniemi (o.s. Roine), J., Sankari, S., Griinari, M., Atroshi, F., Ounjaijean, S. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A. K., 26 Aug 2016, In : Lipids in Health and Disease. 15, 16 p., 139.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Owner assessment of chronic pain intensity and results of gait analysis of dogs with hip dysplasia treated with acupuncture

Teixeira, L. R., Luna, S. P. L., Matsubara, L. M., Capua, M. L. B., Santos, B. P. C. R., Mesquita, L. R., Faria, L. G., Agostinho, F. S. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 1 Nov 2016, In : Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 249, 9, p. 1031-1039 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Validating and reliability testing the descriptive data and three different disease diagnoses of the internet-based DOGRISK questionnaire

Roine, J., Uusitalo, L. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 20 Feb 2016, In : BMC Veterinary Research. 12, 7 p., 30.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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2015

Behavioral Abnormalities in Lagotto Romagnolo Dogs with a History of Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study

Jokinen, T. S., Tiira, K., Metsähonkala, L., Seppala, E. H., Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Lohi, H. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., 2015, In : Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 29, 4, p. 1081-1087 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Occurrence and Factors affecting Chronic Gastrointestinal Signs after Acute Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus Surgery in Dogs

Björkenheim, P., Hielm-Björkman, A., Lamposaari, P., Virtala, A-M., Spillmann, T. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., 2 Nov 2015, In : Jacobs Journal of Veterinary Science and Research. 1, 4, 10 p., 024.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Population genetics and antimicrobial susceptibility of canine Campylobacter isolates collected before and after a raw feeding experiment

Olkkola, S., Kovanen, S., Roine, J., Hänninen, M-L., Hielm-Björkman, A. & Kivistö, R., 14 Jul 2015, In : PLoS One. 10, 7, 15 p., 0132660.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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2014

Comparison of cross sectional area and fat infiltration of the epaxial muscles in dogs with and without spinal cord compression

Boström, A., Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Chang, Y-M., Weller, R. & Davies, E., 2014, In : Research in Veterinary Science. 97, 3, p. 646-651 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Intra-articular botulinum toxin A for the treatment of osteoarthritic joint pain in dogs: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Heikkilä, H. M., Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Morelius, M., Larsen, S., Honkavaara, J., Innes, J. F. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M., 2014, In : The Veterinary Journal. 200, 1, p. 162-169 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Long-term functional outcome after surgical repair of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs

Mölsä, S. H., Hyytiäinen, H. K., Hielm-Björkman, A. K. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M., 19 Nov 2014, In : BMC Veterinary Research. 10, 11 p., 266.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Muscle fibre type distribution of the thoracolumbar and hindlimb regions of horses: relating fibre type and functional role

Hyytiäinen, H. K., Mykkänen, A. K., Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Stubbs, N. C. & McGowan, C. M., 27 Jan 2014, In : Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 56, 8 p., 8.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Randomized double blinded placebo controlled efficacy study of a berry product for treating recurrent urinary tract infection in dogs

Beasley, S., Palmunen, M. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Sep 2014, (Submitted) In : Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 49, Supplement s3, p. 57-58 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Scientific

2013

Intra-articular botulinum toxin A in treatment of osteoarthritic joint pain in dogs: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Heikkilä, H. M., Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Morelius, K. M., Larsen, S., Innes, J. F. & Vapaavuori, O. M. I., 2013.

Research output: Conference materials › Poster › Research › peer-review

Phenotypic and genetic analysis of tail chasing in dogs-suitable animal model for human OCD?

Tiira, K., Hakosalo, O., Kareinen, L., Hielm-Bjoerkman, A., Thomas, A., Escriou, C., Arnold, P. & Lohi, H., Jul 2013, In : European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 22, p. S187-S187 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Professional

Ranking of physiotherapeutic evaluation methods as outcome measures of stifle functionality in dogs

Hyytiäinen, H. K., Mölsä, S. H., Junnila, J. T., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M. & Hielm-Björkman, A. K., 8 Apr 2013, In : Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 55, 9 p., 29.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Recognition and Assessment of Chronic Pain in Dogs

Hielm-Björkman, A., 2013, Pain Management in Veterinary Practice . Egger, C. M., Love, L. & Doherty, T. (eds.). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell, p. 227-237 11 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

Topiramate as an add-on antiepileptic drug in treating refractory canine idiopathic epilepsy

Kiviranta, A-M., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., Hielm-Bjorkman, A. & Jokinen, T., Oct 2013, In : Journal of Small Animal Practice. 54, 10, p. 512-520 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Treatment of Chronic Pain in Dogs

Hielm-Björkman, A., 2013, Pain Management in Veterinary Practice . Egger, C. M., Love, L. & Doherty, T. (eds.). Oxford: Wiley Blackwell, p. 239-268 29 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

Use of an owner questionnaire to evaluate long-term surgical outcome and chronic pain after cranial cruciate ligament repair in dogs: 253 cases (2004–2006)

Mölsä, S. H., Hielm-Björkman, A. K. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M., Sep 2013, In : Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 243, 5, p. 689-695 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

2012

A comparison of thermographic imaging, physical examination and modified questionnaire as an instrument to assess painful conditions in cats

Vainionpää, M. H., Raekallio, M. R., Junnila, J. J. T., Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Snellman, M. P. M. & Vainio, O. M., 2012, In : Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 15, 2, p. 124-131

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Akupunktiota eläimille?

Hielm-Björkman, A., 2012, In : Suomen eläinlääkärilehti. 118, 2, p. 76-79 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

An un-commissioned randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind study to test the effect of deep sea fish oil as a pain reliever for dogs suffering from canine OA

Hielm-Björkman, A., Roine, J., Elo, K., Lappalainen, A., Junnila, J. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., 6 Sep 2012, In : BMC Veterinary Research. 8, p. Article 157 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Canine total knee replacement performed due to osteoarthritis subsequent to distal femur fracture osteosynthesis: two-year objective outcome

Eskelinen, E. V., Liska, W. D., Hyytiäinen, H. K. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 13 Jun 2012, In : Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 25, 5, p. 427-432 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Comparison of three thermal cameras with canine hip area thermographic images

Vainionpää, M., Raekallio, M., Tuhkalainen, E., Hänninen, H., Alhopuro, N., Savolainen, M., Junnila, J., Hielm-Björkman, A., Snellman, M. & Vainio, O., 2012, In : Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. 74, 12, p. 1539–1544

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Environmental effects on compulsive tail chasing in dogs

Tiira, K., Hakosalo, O., Kareinen, L., Thomas, A., Hielm-Björkman, A., Escriou, C., Arnold, P. & Lohi, H., 26 Jul 2012, In : PLoS One. 7, 7, p. e41684 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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Use of bathroom scales in measuring asymmetry of hindlimb static weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis

Hyytiäinen, H. K., Mölsä, S. H., Junnila, J. T., Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O. M. & Hielm-Björkman, A. K., 25 Jul 2012, In : Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 25, 5, p. 390-396 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

2011

Reliability and validity for use of a visual analogue scale by owners to measure chronic pain attributable to osteoarthritis in their dogs.

Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Kapatkin, A. & Rita, H. J., 2011, In : American Journal of Veterinary Research. 72, 5, p. 601–607 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

2010

Effect of a single acupuncture treatment on surgical wound healing in dogs: a randomized, single blinded, controlled pilot study

Saarto, E., Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Hette, K., Kuusela, E., Brandao, CV. & Luna, S., 2010, In : Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 52, 57, 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Force platform Analysis in Clinically Healthy Rottweilers: Comparison to the Labrador Retriever Breed

Mölsä, S. H., Hielm-Björkman, A. K. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., 2010, In : Veterinary Surgery. 39, 6, p. 701-707

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

2009

Evaluating Complementary Therapies for Canine Osteoarthritis Part I: Green-lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus)

Hielm-Björkman, A. K., Tulamo, R-M., Salonen, H. & Raekallio, M., 2009, In : Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. 6, 3, p. 365-373 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Evaluating complementary therapies for canine osteoarthritis Part II: A homeopathic combination preparation (Zeel®)

Hielm-Björkman, A., Tulamo, R-M., Salonen, H. & Raekallio, M., 2009, In : Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. 6, 4, p. 465-471 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Psychometric testing of the Helsinki chronic pain index by completion of a questionnaire in Finnish by owners of dogs with chronic signs of pain caused by osteoarthritis

Hielm-Björkman, A., Rita, H. & Tulamo, R-M., 2009, In : American Journal of Veterinary Research. 70, 6, p. 727-734 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

2007

Assessement of chronic pain and evaluation of three complementary therapies (gold implants, green lipped mussel and a homeopathic combination preparation) for canine osteoarthritis, using randomized, controlled, double-blind study designs

Hielm-Björkman, A., 2007, Helsinki: University of Helsinki. 115 p.

Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Monograph

Custom total knee replacement in a dog with femoral condylar bone loss

Liska, W. D., Marcellin-Little, D. J., Eskelinen, E. V., Sidebotham, C. G., Harrysson, O. L. A. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 2007, In : Veterinary Surgery. 36, 4, p. 293-301 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review