Reminder!
Many of VIN's consultants will be at the NAVC. Some are lecturing; some are recharging their smart batteries. They will be checking in on their folders as often as they can, but responses might be a bit slower than usual at times. In the long run, we'll benefit from their participation at the NAVC, because they'll bring back all that nice new knowledge to share with those of us who couldn't attend ourselves! If you are planning on attending NAVC, stop by VIN's booth (#1835-1839) and say hello. We'd love to meet you in person! Got Books?
Are you looking for some new medical reference books? Check out VIN's Bookstore! We created it with your needs in mind! Click the link on VIN's Front Page to learn more.
It's Vegas, Baby!
Pre-Registration for WVC 2003 ends Friday!
Need a break from your daily life? (You've seen those commercials: "It's VEGAS, baby!") Sign up for the 75th Annual Western Veterinary Conference. (Yep, it's the WVC's Diamond Jubilee!) Pre-registration online and offline closes this Friday, January 17.
For VIN Members Only:
Last year's, 2002 Western Veterinary Conference Notes are now available online to all VINners! Look in the VIN Library for the full text of over 700 speaker notes. These Conference Notes give you a preview of the new Beta version of the VIN Search screen. As with all Beta releases on VIN, we value your feedback! Please send email to feedback@vin.com to tell us what you think.
Shoulder Lameness in Horses
The most common radiographic findings associated with osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint are lytic defects of the humeral head or distal scapula, flattening of the humeral head, and periarticular bone formation along the caudal border of the scapula.
Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency: Presence of the Cys36Ser Beta-2 Integrin Mutation in an Affected US Irish Setter Cross-Breed Dog and in US Irish Red and White Setters
Canine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (CLAD) is a primary immunodeficiency disease characterized by recurrent bacterial infections in the presence of marked leukocytosis. Seven of 54 dogs tested (13%) were found to be carriers of the Irish Setter CLAD mutation. Five of these were directly related to a sire from the UK, demonstrating the importation of an allele from another continent and establishing the need for genetic testing in this breed in the United States.
Canine Cases Of West Nile
It has now been recognized, first by the case in Illinois and now from Louisiana that WNV can apparently cause neurologic disease in dogs in the US.
Wacko Clients
As we move forward in practice, we have more clients. Period. At a 1% wacko rate, if you see 100 clients a week, you'll get 1 wacko a week. Same percentage, but 500 clients a week, you see a wacko a day.
Understanding LASERs And Other Bright Ideas
- Are you intrigued by the idea of adding LASER surgery to your practice?
- Do you know how to pick the best equipment?
- Do you know all the variables that will can affect your success?
Let VIN CE throw a little light on the subject for you! The Understanding Lasers And Other Bright Ideas CE course will give you the basic information you need to get started with this exciting addition to veterinary practice. Visit the Understanding Lasers and Other Bright Ideas course page for more information on this CE course and sign up today! Instructors:
George M. Peavy, DVM, DABVP, Assistant Director, Beckman Laser Institute, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Barbara R. Gores, DVM, DACVS, Southwest Veterinary Specialty Center, Tuscon, AZ. Course Dates:
Feb. 16th - March 1st, 2003
Interactive session: Sunday; Feb 23rd, 2003; 9:30 - 11:30pm ET (USA)
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, January 19, 10 pm ET -
Join Steve Pittenger, DVM for an Electronic Medical Records Technology Update.
Rounds Room
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 21, 9:30 pm ET -
What medical successes did you have today? Stop by and share.
Rounds Room
How To Course, Part 3
Wednesday, January 22, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase in part 3 of this FREE three part course. Email Nate@VIN.com to sign up. (PSST! Want to get a head start? Check out the How To Course tutorial. It's in the VINDEX on VIN's Front Page!)
Rounds Room
 Abstract Of The Week:
Doramectin As A Treatment For Demodicosis
Website Of The Week:
Office International des Epizooties Book Review:
The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, And Health
VIN bookstore link
From VIN's Bookstore:
Oncology
Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
Recent Rounds:
* Transdermal Medications
* D-Dimers and What They Tell Us
* Practice Finances
* Care of the Bitch During Pregnancy
From the Boards:
* Giving Calcium Subcutaneously
* Tetanus, Puppy
* DDAVP Administration
* Solu-Medrol For Spinal Injuries
ABC's of Airways for your Veterinary Technicians
A great veterinary staff is essential to the success of a veterinary practice. Recognizing the needs of veterinary staff, VIN created Veterinary Support Personnel Network several years ago. Membership in VSPN is free! Patent airways are essential in the ABC's of emergency medicine. Do your veterinary technicians know how to troubleshoot and keep those artificial airways patent? Here's your chance to have them take an in depth short course to prepare for their VTS certification in emergency critical care or to have them be better educated support staff. Course Dates:
(Registration for this course closes on February 12.)
Course area is open from February 6 - 28
Real Time Sessions: Mondays; February 12 and 19; 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET (USA)
Click here to access the VSPN CE course info page and enrollment link. (Be sure that whomever will be taking the course is logged into VSPN before using the enrollment link to register.) Tuition:
$48.00 ($43.00 early bird special if registered before January 22, 2002). Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $24.00 (upon verification of student status)
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