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Generalized sarcoidosis associated with hypertrophic osteopathy in a Standardbred racehorse. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Generalized sarcoidosis associated with hypertrophic osteopathy in a Standardbred racehorse.

A Standardbred racehorse was presented for exercise intolerance, weight loss, pyrexia and facial deformity. Radiography and ultrasonography revealed p…

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November 29, 2024 at 4:13 AM

Christopher Pinard, DVM DVSc DACVIM (Oncology)

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#Medical #ML Minutes Day 4!

Deep Learning:

An advanced ML technique using neural networks to mimic the brain’s way of processing information. It’s the backbone of AI tools for interpreting imaging like X-rays and CT scans in #VeterinaryOncology #DeepLearning #AI

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December 4, 2024 at 11:21 PM

tenuretracker.info

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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is hiring:
Associate or Full Professor in Medical Oncology

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September 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM

Christopher Pinard, DVM DVSc DACVIM (Oncology)

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I’m so glad! We need to start a #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryOncology #VeterinaryResearch #Veterinary AI subsets!

November 24, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Earth.com

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Trained dogs can detect bladder cancer in other dogs: Dogs trained to detect bladder cancer showed 90% sensitivity and 95% specificity, offering a non-invasive diagnostic method.

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Trained dogs can detect bladder cancer in other dogs

Dogs trained to detect bladder cancer showed 90% sensitivity and 95% specificity, offering a non-invasive diagnostic method.

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December 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM

One Health Advances

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🔬🐶 Unveiling the role of Arl4c in canine melanoma! The study reveals Arl4c’s significant oncogenic activity, promoting cell proliferation and migration. 🌟📚

🔗https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s44280-026-00118-1

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Functional analysis of Arl4c reveals its role in canine melanoma proliferation and migration - One Health Advances

ADP ribosylation factor like 4c (Arl4c), a member of the small GTPase superfamily, has been implicated in tumor progression in various human cancers. However, its role in canine cancers remains…

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April 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Prognostic significance of YKL-40 expression in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Prognostic significance of YKL-40 expression in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors - BMC Veterinary Research

Background YKL-40, a secretory glycoprotein, is involved in tumor cell proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenesis in human cancers. Its overexpression has been correlated with unfavorable prognosis i...

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November 30, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Ankit

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Veterinary oncology is becoming more personalized and technology-driven. Explore insights from 25 leading North American veterinary experts on AI-assisted diagnostics, molecular diagnostics, immunotherapy, and precision medicine.

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July 3, 2026 at 5:55 AM

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

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This Pet Cancer Awareness Month, we spotlight Dyson, a sweet pup receiving chemotherapy at Purdue Vet Med. Expert care, safe protocols, and a comforting touch make all the difference. 🎗️

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May 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Clinical and morphological features of corneal #lymphoma in 26 horses (27 eyes) beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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<em>Equine Veterinary Journal</em> | BEVA Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Little information describing the biologic behaviour and therapies for corneal lymphoma exist. Objectives To characterise histologically confirmed equine corneal lymphoma considering br...

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November 28, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Macrophages deliver polarizing messages to promote immune suppression in tumors. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Macrophage modulation of tumor immunity

Macrophages deliver polarizing messages to promote immune suppression in tumors

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November 27, 2024 at 5:35 PM

MSK Library

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Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research
#ComparativeOncology #CancerResearch #DogsInScience #OneHealth #VeterinaryOncology #CancerAwareness #MSKResearch #ScienceWithHeart #PetScience #TranslationalResearch

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Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research

Canine and human cancers bear many similarities — studies in dogs are helping to develop treatments for both species

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July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Incidence of splenic malignancy and #hemangiosarcoma in dogs undergoing splenectomy surgery at a surgical specialty clinic: 182 cases (2017-2021). journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Incidence of splenic malignancy and hemangiosarcoma in dogs undergoing splenectomy surgery at a surgical specialty clinic: 182 cases (2017–2021)

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the risk and predictive factors of splenic malignancy and hemangiosarcoma in dogs undergoing splenectomy at a surgical specialty clinic. Medical records, ...

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December 5, 2024 at 2:20 AM

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

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Tune into the AVMA podcast "Veterinary Vertex" featuring Dr. Marejka Shaevitz. She shares her journey to becoming an award-winning researcher, the importance of mentorship, and insights on her research.

Learn more at purdue.vet/4bEctBJ

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AVMA Podcast Features Purdue Veterinary Oncologist and AVMA Journal Award Winner Marejka Shaevitz

When the AVMA wanted to share insights from a former resident turned award-winning published researcher, they called on a Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member, Dr. Marejka Shaevitz, clinical assi...

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May 24, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Epidemiologic and Clinicopathological Characterization of Feline Mammary Lesions www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11... #vetmed #vetmedicine #veterinary #veterinaryoncology #veterinarymedicine

Epidemiologic and Clinicopathological Characterization of Feline Mammary Lesions

Most lesions found in the mammary glands of cats are malignant, with aggressive behavior and unfavorable prognosis. Studies on the epidemiologic and clinicopathological characteristics of mammary lesi...

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November 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Overcoming Challenges in Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Human and Veterinary Medicine www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11... #vetmed #vetmedicine #veterinary #veterinaryoncology #veterinarymedicine

Overcoming Challenges in Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Human and Veterinary Medicine

Companion animals, such as dogs and cats, have gained considerable attention in translational medicine due to their potential as models for human diseases. The use of these animals in research has ope...

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November 27, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Level of Necrosis in Feline Mammary Tumors: How to Quantify, Why and for What Purpose? www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14...

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Level of Necrosis in Feline Mammary Tumors: How to Quantify, Why and for What Purpose?

Necrosis is a common finding in human and animal neoplasms. The percentage of tumor necrosis is included in tumor grading schemes in veterinary oncology; however, evaluation methods are often overlook...

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November 29, 2024 at 4:17 AM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation as a Therapeutic Approach for the Management of Insulinomas and Associated Metastases in Dogs. www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14...

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Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation as a Therapeutic Approach for the Management of Insulinomas and Associated Metastases in Dogs

Insulinomas are the most common neoplasms of the endocrine pancreas in dogs, leading to persistent hypoglycemia due to inappropriate insulin secretion. The standard treatment is surgical resection, bu...

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November 27, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Veterinary Cancer Health

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Longitudinal Study of Transcriptomic Changes Occurring over Six Weeks of CHOP Treatment in Canine #Lymphoma Identifies Prognostic Subtypes www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11... #vetmed #vetmedicine #veterinary #veterinaryoncology #veterinarymedicine

Longitudinal Study of Transcriptomic Changes Occurring over Six Weeks of CHOP Treatment in Canine Lymphoma Identifies Prognostic Subtypes

The majority of canine lymphoma patients treated with the standard of care, the CHOP chemotherapy protocol, initially achieve remission but eventually relapse with a multi-drug-resistant phenotype. Th...

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November 27, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Newsramp

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OS Animal Health is featured at the Moody Capital 2026 Disruptive Growth & Life Sciences Conference, spotlighting its OST-HER2 immunotherapy for canine osteosarcoma. The company aims to lead HER2-positive cancer treatment for companion animals. #VeterinaryOncology #Biotech