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...let us help! With so much information and so many tools to choose from, none of us know everything there is to know about VIN. VIN's two primary functions are: - To bring us together as colleagues
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The VIN How-To Videos showcase the features and functions VINners use and enjoy most. New VINners will appreciate the "jump start" and long-time VINners are guaranteed to learn a few new tricks to help get the most out of your VIN membership. VIN How-to Movies: NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
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Need a summary of your 2008 VIN Community membership and related fees for tax preparation or reimbursement? Try the easy Membership Statement tool - in your MyVIN -- click on MyVIN in the main navigation bar near the top of the page. From there, choose Membership>Payment info. Your VIN membership and online access charges are likely tax deductible (check with your tax professional). Please let us know if anything doesn't seem right to you. Email feedback@vin.com or join the discussion.
What's the Dose?
When searching VIN for information on drugs, one useful trick is to click the Drug Resources tab to limit your search to information from Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, the NACA Formulary, COMPAS MSDS Sheets, the CVP Drug Label Database, the Pet Pharmacy (client handouts) and other valuable drug resources. Find even more helpful information on the Drug Resources page in the Library. In case you were unable to attend:
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Mandibular reconstruction after gunshot trauma in a dog by use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2
Mandibular defects resulting from gunshot trauma can be treated by removal of contaminated tissue and comminuted bone fragments, followed by staged reconstruction. The combination of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 and compression-resistant matrix was effective in a staged mandibular reconstruction in a dog with a severe traumatic mandibular defect.
Age-related changes in selected haematology parameters in rabbits
Significant age-related changes during the first four weeks of life were detected. These included an increase of RBC and WBC, reversal of the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, and increase of total counts of eosinophils and basophils. From the age of six weeks of life, all of the studied haematological parameters were comparable to those of adult rabbits.
Successful treatment of head shaking by use of infrared diode laser deflation and coagulation of corpora nigra cysts and behavioral modification in a horse
Deflation and coagulation of the corpora nigra cysts with an infrared diode laser and behavior modification consisting of desensitization and counter-conditioning were used to successfully restore performance.
What is the punched out area on this femur?
That's a normal structure that you just happened to get a really great view of: the fossa of origin of the long digital extensor tendon. Sometimes, when stifles are as arthritic as this one is, this fossa gets some little osteophytes around it that makes it stand out nicely.
Using refractometers
A good rule of thumb for protein readings is to never use a refractometer on a cloudy sample, as it will be inaccurate. In general, if the sample is clear, hyperholesterolemia is the major cause of falsely increased protein readings, with markedly high glucose (>500 mg/dl) as next most common cause of falsely increased protein.
Iridial hemorrhage in cat with uncontrolled hypertension
I agree that I do not usually see iris stromal hemorrhage in cats with hypertension. In humans they see iris stromal hemorrhages in ocular ischemic syndrome. Most of the time, the ocular ischemic syndrome occurs in humans with hypertension and diabetes.
Post-mortem radiographs of a cat with air embolism: fatal dose of air in dogs, cats, rabbits and humans
I suspect that an open IV line is responsible -- assuming that these radiographs were made right away and there was no time for autolysis.
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"How to Use VIN" resources:
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What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
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Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend or contribute a paper to a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road With VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their Web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: NAVC, WVC and EAAV.
These courses are now open for enrollment. Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1
March 9 - April 20, 2009 This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review Course
March 30 - April 13, 2009 Participants will be able to evaluate their current practices and, if needed, implement improvements that reduce the risk of theft, diversion or prosecution for failure to maintain an adequate system of security and accountability for controlled substances. For information on other CE courses check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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