Anna Hielm-Björkman

Publications

Research output per year 2001 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021

• 56 Article
• 2 Chapter
• 2 Poster
• 2 Conference article
• 1 More
  • 1 Doctoral Thesis

Research output per year

Research output per year

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• 2021

  Early Life Modifiable Exposures and Their Association With Owner Reported Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms in Adult Dogs

  Hemida, M., Vuori, K. A., Moore, R., Anturaniemi, J. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 1 Feb 2021, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8, 14 p., 552350.

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

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• Puppyhood diet as a factor in the development of owner-reported allergy/atopy skin signs in adult dogs in Finland

  Hemida, M. B. M., Salin, S., Vuori, K. A., Moore, R., Anturaniemi, J., Rosendahl, S., Barrouin-Melo, S. M. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Sep 2021, In: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 35, 5, p. 2374-2383 10 p.

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

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• Suomen koronakoirat yhteiskunnan apuna?

  Hielm-Björkman, A. & Niuro, H., 2021, In: Kliin lab : kliinisen laboratorioalan julkaisu : SKKY:n jäsenlehti.. 38, 2, p. 50-53 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

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• 2020

  Hair arsenic level in rice-based diet-fed Staffordshire bull terriers

  Rosendahl, S. V., Anturaniemi (o.s. Roine), J. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., May 2020, In: Veterinary Record. 186, 17, 3 p., e15.

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• Identification of modifiable pre- and postnatal dietary and environmental exposures associated with owner-reported canine atopic dermatitis in Finland using a web-based questionnaire

  Hemida, M., Vuori, K. A., Salin, S., Moore, R., Anturaniemi, J. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., 29 May 2020, In: PLoS One. 15, 5, 22 p., 0225675.

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• Simultaneous allergic traits in dogs and their owners are associated with living environment, lifestyle and microbial exposures

  Lehtimaki, J., Sinkko, H., Hielm-Bjorkman, A., Laatikainen, T., Ruokolainen, L. & Lohi, H., 15 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 10 p., 21954.

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• Targeted Metabolomics With Ultraperformance Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS) Highlights Metabolic Differences in Healthy and Atopic Staffordshire Bull Terriers Fed Two Different Diets, A Pilot Study: A Pilot Study

  Moore, R., Anturaniemi, J., Velagapudi, V., Nandania, J., Barrouin-Melo, S. M. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 27 Oct 2020, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7, 19 p., 554296.

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

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• The effect of a raw vs dry diet on serum biochemical, hematologic, blood iron, B₁₂, and folate levels in Staffordshire Bull Terriers

  Anturaniemi, J., Zaldívar-López, S., Moore, R., Kosola, M., Sankari, S., Barrouin-Melo, S. M. & Hielm-Björkman, A., Jun 2020, In: Veterinary Clinical Pathology. 49, 2, p. 258-269 12 p.

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

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• The Effect of Atopic Dermatitis and Diet on the Skin Transcriptome in Staffordshire Bull Terriers

  Anturaniemi (o.s. Roine), J., Zaldívar-López, S., Savelkoul, H. F. J., Elo, K. & Hielm-Bjorkman, A., 16 Oct 2020, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7, 12 p., 552251.

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

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• The Finnish Canine Stifle Index: responsiveness to change and intertester reliability

  Hyytiäinen, H. K., Morelius, M., Lappalainen, A. K., Boström, A., Lind, K., Junnila, J., Hielm-Björkman, A. & Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O., Jun 2020, In: Veterinary Record. 186, 18, 8 p., 604.

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• 2019

  Avaliação psicométrica em português do indicador de dor crônica de Helsinki em cães com sinais crônicos de osteoartrite

  Matsubara, L. M., Luna, S. P. L., Teixeira, L. R., Castilho, M. S., Bjorkman, A. H., Oliveira, H. S. & Anunciacao, L. F. C., 2019, In: Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia. 71, 1, p. 109-118 10 p.

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

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• Owners perception of acquiring infections through raw pet food: a comprehensive internet-based survey

  Anturaniemi (o.s. Roine), J., Barrouin-Melo, S., Zaldivar-López, S., Sinkko, H. & Hielm-Björkman, A., 2019, In: Veterinary Record. 185, 21, 9 p.

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• 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.

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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.

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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 › 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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• 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 › 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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• 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.

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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 › 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 › 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 › 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