MyVIN ver. 2.0 is here!
Many of you have asked for a directory of VIN members. You wanted to be able to email your VIN colleagues. You wondered what clinical interests VINners have. All this, while protecting your right to privacy. We think we have the solution -- MyVIN version 2.0. We've been busy designing options to add to the already useful MyVIN console. Now you can display your contact, education and special interest information to VIN members you know and VIN members you want to get to know. You choose what information to display to other VIN Members as your default PROFILE. You choose what additional information to display to VINners you select to be your VIN Colleagues (MyColleagues). The first thing you will likely notice is that the names of posters on the VIN Message Boards have become clickable LINKS. Click their name and see where they're from, their education and interests, and then update your own Profile! Now would be a great time to check out this new version of MyVIN and update your information (options in gray remain in development).
CE for Techs: Airway to Heaven
Last chance to sign up your staff for VSPN CE on intubation and artificial airways and their maintenance. The Airway to Heaven course taught by ICU Veterinary Technician Dawn Perri, opens on February 6 and is a two Real-Time Session course.
Use of Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Refractory Epilepsy in Dogs
The main disadvantages of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) are the inability to predict whether an individual is likely to respond to treatment or not and the expense. Presently, the device is available for veterinary applications at a cost of $2,500.
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis in Four Cats Following Renal Transplantation
Possible causes of retroperitoneal fibrosis in renal transplant recipients may include operative trauma, infection, deposition of foreign material in the operative field, urinary leakage, or hemorrhage during the transplant procedure.
Sensitivity and Specificity of Western Blot Testing of Cerebrospinal Fluid and Serum for Diagnosis of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis in Horses With and Without Neurologic Abnormalities
The value of a negative test result far outweighs the usefulness of a positive result. It is likely that the high percentage of horses free from EPM with positive WBT results for CSF is a result of high analytic sensitivity of the WBT, possibly in combination with in situ production of S. neurona-specific antibodies in exposed horses.
Characteristics of Free-Roaming Cats Evaluated in a Trap-Neuter-Return Program
Adult cats represented 85% of the population, and 57% were female. Overall, 19% of adult females were pregnant, and mean litter size was 3.6 fetuses.
It Must Be A Full Moon...
Our E-service was just overrun by a herd of Pizza The Hut looking women with a little poodle whose pelvis was in need of a surgical specialist. There were like ten of these morbidly obese, diabetic-to-be, dirt poor, very upset women who were mad at me because the surgeon was going to charge $2-3000 to put their dog back together. "If you're poor in this country, you aint sh-t" is one of many colorful, yet philosophical, quotes we were privileged to hear this evening.
Increased Vagal Tone Causing Arrest During Canine Castration
But [anticholinergics] don't seem to do much, if anything DURING the stimulus. The stimulus has already caused the vagus to fire and ACh has been released already at the SA node. Stopping further ACh release (which is what anticholinergics do) is sort of like closing the door after the horse is out.
The Trouble With Walk-In Appointments
It took us 5 years to 'train' our clients to call for appointments and it's worked out great. Unfortunately, our boss decided that with the slower season, we're changing our policy to the "take whatever comes through the door and don't turn anyone away" system. I worry that we're taking steps backward.
Elevated Heart Silhouette? Fat or Air?
You cannot determine if something is fat or air based just on the amount of whiteness, blackness, or greyness. Opacity on a radiograph is the result of the total amount of tissue from skin to skin. With a small heart, it is common to see air (lung) between the heart and sternum.
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 Sunday Rounds - 2 times
Sunday, February 2
2:00 pm ET & 10:00 pm ET - Join Karen Tobias, DVM, DACVS, for All You Ever Wanted To Know About Portosystemic Shunts! Preview the materials for this Rounds: To make it more convenient for our European colleagues to attend, this Rounds will be held at two separate times. Please join us at whatever time is most convenient for you.
Rounds Room
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, February 4, 9:30 pm ET -
Explored the new MyVIN version 2.0 yet? Stop by the Virtual Coffeehouse, meet some VINners to add to your MyVIN Colleague list, and talk about this powerful new tool on VIN.
Rounds Room
How To Course, Part 1
Wednesday, February 5, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN in part 1 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
New Grad Rounds
Thursday, February 6, 10 pm ET -
Join us for the monthly New Grad Rounds. PSST! You don't *have* to be a new grad or student to attend! All VINners are welcome!
Rounds Room
 Abstract Of The Week:
Triple Pelvic Osteotomy With And Without Additional Ventral Plate Stabilization
Website Of The Week:
Medical Tutorials (Human) Book Review:
Desert Lizards: Captive Husbandry And Propagation
From VIN's Bookstore:
Neurology Recent Rounds
* Electronic Medical Records
* Transdermal Medications
* D-Dimers and What They Tell Us
* Practice Finances
Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* K9 Advantix And Greyhounds
* Amitraz Collar For Demodex?
* Protothecosis
* Freckles On Cats
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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