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Dr. Lauralei Fisher-Cronkhite

Drug interactions occur when a medication’s effects are altered by the presence of another drug, certain foods, or underlying disease states. These interactions can lead to unexpected adverse effects, increased toxicity, or changes in drug…
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Faculty Spotlight: Erin Epperly, DVM, DACVR

April 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Epperly is a lecturer in the imaging service. Tell us about your background. I am originally from the Chicago suburbs. I moved to Colorado for veterinary school and graduated from Colorado State University in…
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Cataracts in the Small Animal Patient

April 29, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Cataracts are an ocular disease often diagnosed by primary care veterinarians. Commonly, they are incidental findings, as part of an annual wellness examination. Additionally, owners may have varying knowledge of this disease, as they themselves…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Current Drug Shortages: Hydromorphone

March 25, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Hydromorphone injection is currently on shortage due to increased demand, manufacturing delays, and shortage of an active ingredient. Estimated restock dates vary by manufacturer, ranging from mid-March to August 2025. While some products remain available,…
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More on Plasma Preparations for Transfusion

January 30, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Editor’s note: This article extends the discussion of plasma-based transfusion therapy and the role of albumin from this and last month’s issue of rvetILLINOIS. Ideally, if plasma is to be frozen for the purpose of…
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