All News

May 25, 2010

Developing Practice Guidelines for Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Dr. Thierry Olivry, professor of Immunodermatology at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, led the development and is the lead author of the "2010 Practice Guidelines for Canine Atopic Dermatitis,” the open-source standard of care recommendations proposed by the International Task Force on Canine Atopic Dermatitis. The peer-reviewed guidelines—a first for the… 

May 20, 2010

VTH Warns of Tick-Transmitted Disease Danger to Cats

Clinicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are advising cat owners and their veterinarians about an increase in a deadly tick-transmitted infectious disease that without proper treatment has a mortality rate close to 100%. The disease, Cytauxzoonosis, is related to malaria and is caused by the parasite,… 

May 20, 2010

Microneedle Research May Foster Medical Technology 

A team led by researchers from North Carolina State University has developed two new approaches for incorporating antimicrobial properties into microneedles—vanishingly thin needles that hold great promise for use in portable medical devices. Researchers expect the findings to spur development of new medical applications using microneedles. Microneedles cause less pain, tissue damage and skin inflammation… 

May 8, 2010

Julie Nettifee-Osborne, Research Technician, Department of Clinical Sciences

May 8, 2010

Mitsu Suyemoto, Research Specialist, Population Health and Pathobiology

May 8, 2010

Tom Krupa, CVM Webmaster, College Relations

May 4, 2010

Research Links Flea Bites with Chronic Infections, Possible Birth Defects

A researcher in North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has discovered that bacteria transmitted by fleas–and potentially ticks–can be passed to human babies by the mother, causing chronic infections and raising the possibility of bacterially induced birth defects. Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, professor of internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences and director… 

May 4, 2010

Gigi Davidson on U.S. Pharmacopeia Council of Experts

Gigi Davidson, Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services with North Carolina State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has been elected to the United States Pharmacopeia Council of Experts as chair of Pharmacy Compounding for 2010-2015. United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a scientific, standards-setting organization that advances public health through standards and related programs that help ensure the… 

May 3, 2010

Comparative Pain Research Lab Conducts Trial on Feline Osteoarthritis

The Comparative Pain Research Laboratory at NC State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is recruiting feline patients with osteoarthritis for an eight week trial of a nutritional supplement. Participants will wear an activity monitor on their collar to help evaluate efficacy of the supplement. Costs associated with the study– examinations, blood work, urinalysis, radiographs (if needed), and… 

Apr 23, 2010

Dr. Levine Receives Magrath Award

Dr. Jay Levine, North Carolina State University professor of epidemiology and public health, is the recipient of the C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Award presented by the NC State Office of Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development as part of organization’s annual “Celebrating the Engaged University” recognition program. Dr. Levine earned the award for his leadership efforts…