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Two new clinical trials involve bringing new therapies developed by external companies to dogs with naturally occurring disease to evaluate the drug’s effectiveness. Immunotherapy in Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma A trial led by Dr. Tim…
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Dezzi, shown wearing a scarf that says, “I’m a fighter,” presented with oral malignant melanoma and received cytokine therapy. Tim Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology; Small Animal Internal Medicine)  To reduce cancer-related deaths in pets,…
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It is impossible to chemically synthesize an exact and identical copy of a biological. In July 2021, the FDA approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn), the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for Lantus (insulin glargine).1 Insulin glargine…
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Dr. Madsen is an instructor in the Equine Medicine and Surgery service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Joliet, Ill. Like many girls, I wanted to ride a horse. I began taking…
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Many breeds, including brachycephalics such as English bulldogs and French bulldogs, require a Caesarian section to reduce mortality of the dam and her puppies, even in a non-emergent setting. Dystocia is a medical emergency that…
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Dr. Lauren Stump, veterinary communications manager for Purina, spoke with Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, who leads the primary care service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, during the grand opening event. A grand opening of the Purina…
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Dr. Sander is an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and the director of the DVM/MPH Joint Degree Program. Tell us about your background. I always wanted to help those without a…
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The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides client tutorials and handouts that can be accessed via the website at: go.vetmed.illinois.edu/MedicationTutorials Providing resources to clients and veterinary teams has been shown to be extremely beneficial…
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