Winn Feline Foundation & Miller Trust Working Together to Help You & Your Patients
The Winn Feline Foundation has been funding research to improve the health and well-being of cats since 1968. They also act as advisors to the George and Phyllis Miller Trust for selection of eligible research projects. The projects funded this year are...
Treatment of Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) with 2-Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO)
Squamous Cell Carcinomas affect many cats. A novel treatment may be on the horizon. Dr. John Lewis, at University, of Pennsylvania needs your help. To learn more or if you have a patient with SCC who lives near the U of P, consider enrolling them in this clinical trial.
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Clinical efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine and buprenorphine, butorphanol or diazepam for canine hip radiography
Overall quality of sedation was graded as good or excellent for dogs administered with a combination of butorphanol or diazepam. However, more dogs that received a combination involving buprenorphine had overall a relatively poorer quality of sedation and required additional administration of buprenorphine before the radiographic procedure could commence. Once sedated, clinically sufficient muscle relaxation accompanied by a very low proportion of dogs responding to pain or noise stimuli were observed in all treatment groups.
Angle between the patellar ligament and tibial plateau in dogs with partial rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament
In dogs, stifle joints with partially ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments have marginally larger angles between the patellar ligament and the tibial plateau, compared with joints with intact cranial cruciate ligaments; at equivalent angles of flexion, comparatively greater shear force affects the cranial cruciate ligaments in stifle joints with partial cranial cruciate ligament ruptures.
Assessment of IgE binding to native and hydrolyzed soy protein in serum obtained from dogs with experimentally induced soy protein hypersensitivity
Data suggest that the binding of soy-specific IgE to the hydrolyzed soy protein used in the study was significantly reduced, compared with binding of soy-specific IgE to the native soy protein, in dogs with experimentally induced soy hypersensitivity.
Results of vaccination of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) with monovalent inactivated rabies vaccine
Results confirmed the ability of Asian elephants to develop a humoral immune response after vaccination with a commercially available monovalent inactivated rabies virus vaccine and the feasibility of instituting a rabies virus vaccination program for elephants that are in frequent contact with humans. A 2-dose series of rabies virus vaccine should provide an adequate antibody response in elephants, and annual boosters should maintain the antibody response in this species.
Pharmaceutical Freebies: Veterinary Ethics Issues
Do pharmaceutical and food companies spend big to buy favors from experts to push their veterinary products? We often hear about this regarding physicians ...
How To Get Technicians To Get Along
A lot of it has to do with communication styles and personalities. In a supportive, non-judgmental environment, people without special training in communication or behavior *can* be successful in resolving differences, planning how to avoid them in the future, and what to do if problems resurface.
Malignant Histiocytosis In A Cat?
Wow! That first photo is amazing!
Retrograde Contrast Study Using Barium Results In Severely Inflamed Bladder; Methods For Diuresis
I would force diurese this cat. As long as that cat is urinating, there is no need to catheterize. Antiinflammatories may help for a few days. Fluids, fluids, fluids.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, February 11, 10 pm ET
Join Terry Hall, DVM, CFP and Jacob Finley, CMFS, for Securities Investment Planning And Strategies For Veterinarians.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, February 13, 9:30 pm ET
One month down. How's business so far? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How to Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, February 14, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Efficacy of a skin-protection powder for use as a dressing for intractable ulcers
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Case: 6
* Case Archives
Associate - Updated and New:
* Xylitol
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Website Of The Week:
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Book Review of the Week:
Veterinary Laser Surgery: A Practical Guide
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eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Dental Health Campaign to your eVetsite II
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: WVC, SAVMA and BSAVA.
From the Boards:
* Oral Necrosis Due To Vasculitis
* Genetics Of Double-Dapples
* Practice Buy-In
* Pad Abrasions
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review
Back by popular demand! If your state requires you to take a pharmacy course, here is your chance to get your credits! Participants will:
- Learn the federal requirements that apply to the security and accountability for controlled substances in veterinary practices.
- 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.
- Have a better understanding of the actions of FDA and will learn how to express their opinions to FDA.
- Learn when they can use drugs in an extra-label manner and when they are engaging in activities that are of enforcement priority by FDA.
- Learn when they can use compounded drugs in veterinary practice. Instructor:
Doug Kemp, Pharm.D, DICVP Dates:
March 7 - March 21, 2007 Real-time session: Wednesday, March 14; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 3
(Accepted for Florida State Veterinary Board Pharmacy CE requirement) Tuition:
Member/$50, Non-Member/$98 by February 21, 2007;
Member/$56, Non-Member/$109 after February 21, 2007.
Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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