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Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

November 6, 2025 / Giving Stories

It’s estimated that, by age 10, three in four small-breed dogs develop heart disease. They are especially susceptible to degenerative mitral valve disease. “Mitral valve disease is one of the most common and devastating heart…
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How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

April 07, 2025 / News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed 130 cases of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in domestic cats. The cases are spread across 23 states, including Illinois. Dr. Leyi Wang, a virologist…
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Get to Know Molly Buhr

April 03, 2025 / Get to Know

Molly Buhr, Office Manager, began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?August 2022. Describe your role at the college.My role at the…
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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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Faculty Spotlight: Alyssa Baratta-Martin, DVM, FFCP

March 25, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Baratta-Martin is an instructor in the primary care service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in the northwest part of Illinois, and I was always interested in science and medicine as a…
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Monoclonal Antibodies: Pharmacology and Current Therapies

March 25, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Antibodies (Ab) are large, globulin proteins produced by B cells and plasma cells as a part of the adaptive immune response. They are Y-shaped in structure, with the two antigen-binding fragments (Fab) forming the arms…
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Chicago Outreach in Action

March 21, 2025 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Last fall Dr. Ana Valbuena, one of the veterinarians at our Medical District Veterinary Clinic, officially took on a 20% appointment to spearhead outreach…
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Team Finds Regional, Age-Related Trends in Exposure to Drug-Resistant Campylobacter

March 19, 2025 / Pathobiology

Campylobacter infections are the most common foodborne illnesses in the U.S., sickening an estimated 1.5 million people each year. A new study examined records of Campylobacter jejuni infections from 10 states, plotting regional, age-related, and…
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Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives

How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?

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Pharmacist’s Corner: Current Drug Shortages: Hydromorphone

Faculty Spotlight: Alyssa Baratta-Martin, DVM, FFCP

Monoclonal Antibodies: Pharmacology and Current Therapies

Chicago Outreach in Action

Team Finds Regional, Age-Related Trends in Exposure to Drug-Resistant Campylobacter

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