July 2023

After finishing a challenging first year at vet school, I knew that there were more difficult subjects to come in second year. That was an understatement… First Quarter The first quarter started off as expected:…
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Team Develops All-Species Coronavirus Test

July 06, 2023 / Pathobiology

In an advance that will help scientists track coronavirus variants in wild and domesticated animals, researchers report they can now detect exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in any animal species. Most coronavirus antibody tests require…
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Get to Know Sara Connolly

July 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Sara Connolly is the Assistant Dean for Student Success and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?This time around, I…
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Faculty Spotlight: Natalie Bergamaschi, DVM

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Natalie Bergamaschi is an instructor in the small animal emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I am originally from Brazil, where I studied veterinary medicine. Right after graduation I moved…
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Helpful Reminders for Our Referrers

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

VetPortal: Online Access to Medical Records Access to your referral case records is easier than ever with the VetPortal: vetmed.illinois.edu/VetPortal/ If the client has identified you as the referring veterinarian or clinic, you have access…
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Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair (TEER)

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

The importance of chronic valvular disease (CVD) as a canine health problem can hardly be overstated. Much of the research has been focused on improving diagnostic methods and developing effective therapies for the long-term medical…
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