Veterinary Medicine News
Cellphone technology helps horses recover from surgery
Published Date:May 23, 2013
Stuart C. Clark-Price, a specialist in anesthesiology and pain management in the U. of I. Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is leading a multi-university research project aimed at developing treatment protocols that help horses get back on their hooves quickly and safely after surgery.
Published Date: May 23, 2013
Molecular techniques are man's new best friend in pet obesity research
Published Date:April 9, 2013
According to the World Health Organization, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. And its not just humans who are packing on the pounds. Our furry companions are plagued by an obesity epidemic of their own. More than 50 percent of the dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese.
Published Date: April 9, 2013
'Mouse trap' allows vets to make faster diagnoses, without anesthesia
Published Date:February 27, 2013
Advancements in the use of computed tomography (also known as CT) imaging by researchers at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital are enabling them to diagnose life-threatening conditions in dogs and cats faster, dramatically affecting the course, outcomes and costs of treatment.
Published Date: February 27, 2013
New website educates about wildlife, conservation, natural resources
Published Date:February 4, 2013
The Web has become a little more wild with the introduction of a website that explores human interactions with the natural world. The Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois recently created a classroom-focused website called Wildlife Encounters to educate students of all ages about the world around them.
Published Date: February 4, 2013
Stem-cell approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Published Date:January 14, 2013
Researchers have shown that transplanting stem cells derived from normal mouse blood vessels into the hearts of mice that model the pathology associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) prevents the decrease in heart function associated with DMD.
Published Date: January 14, 2013
