Congratulations!
This weekend's Veterinary Quiz Challenge was a fun and fast-paced competition. Congratulations to Coleen Harman who won a $200 gift certificate to the VIN Bookstore and Kathy Olsen who won a $100 gift certificate. Test your knowledge -- read the transcript.
Temporary Vetsulin Shortage: What To Do
VINners with diabetic patients using Vetsulin were concerned by reports from their distributors that Vetsulin may be temporarily in short supply. Dr. Alice Wolf contacted the manufacturer and clarified the situation. Read the discussion ! What do you want to know today?
If it's about Clinical Nutrition, please visit VIN's Clinical Nutrition Library where you'll find many great nutrition resources, gathered just for you by our veterinarian librarians. Totally Immerse Yourself in a Topic!
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The Dangers of Yew Ingestion
Chewing on Taxus species branches has caused death in dogs. Yew plants are potentially toxic to pet chinchillas, and companion birds such as budgerigars and canaries (although macaws appear to be resistant).
Clinical Laboratory Findings, Vaginal Cytology and Pathology in a Controlled Study of Pyometra in Cats
Cats with pyometra were found to have normocytic normochromic anaemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and thrombocytopaenia. In cats with pyometra, decreased ALT levels were recorded, compared to the results from healthy cats.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Diagnostic and Management Strategies
To complicate the process, there are two recognised clinical phases of DIC; overt and non-overt DIC. The fine line between acute fulminant or "overt" DIC and chronic compensating or "non-overt" DIC is difficult to draw diagnostically. A conclusive diagnosis relies on a whole animal approach.
Use Of Color Doppler Echocardiography To Assess the Development of Valvular Regurgitation in Standardbred Trotters
The incidence of valvular regurgitation increased during the study period, and it was common at 3.5 years of age. The study revealed that there is a high prevalence of mild valvular regurgitation at this age, but apparently the regurgitation had no effect on racing performance in this age group.
Considering Work At A New Emergency Clinic Where 57 Hour Shifts Are Expected; Is This Reasonable?
Do you mean to say you are expected to be in the clinic or on-call for 57 hours? But frankly, either way, it sounds insane to me and I would find a different job. I've been working emergency for 17 years and the worst I have done are 24 hour shifts. And I don't do those anymore. I don't know about anyone else, but I am not worth much to anyone after the first 12 or 14 hours. I certainly am not giving the clients or the patients my best.
Acanthomatous Epulis: Segmental Mandibulectomy Pointers
When doing a segmental mandibulectomy, how do you make the first break of the mandible? How do you get that first cut mobile without heavy duty bleeding?
Feline Alveolar Osteitis-What Does This Look Like? Is the Only Treatment Extraction?
Extrusion on its own, IMHO, is no reason to extract if the tooth is periodontally and endodontically healthy and the surrounding bone looks good.
Owner Claims Buprenex/Rimadyl Caused Pug's Death
[Buprenex] is likely 30 times more potent than morphine in its affinity for the mu receptor, but once it is bound, it does not induce a complete conformational change in that receptor like morphine does (hence the term partial agonist for buprenorphine).
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, February 28, 9:30 pm ET
Are you starting to see signs of Spring? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, March 1, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN effectively. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course that can help turn *you* into SuperVINner!
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, March 5, 10 pm ET
Join David Mittenthal, CPA, for Tax Changes and the Top Five Tax Issues Affecting Veterinarians.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
Veterinary Quiz ChallengeFeline Renal Disease (AAFP)Economics of In-House LabsDisaster Preparedness Rounds 2Behavioral Conditioning In ZoosCoronavirus-Associated ECE In FerretsKitten Kindergarten (AAFP)Internships and Residencies
 Abstract Of The Week:
How a Harbor Seal Sees the Night Sky
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Leg Mass
* Monthly Veterinary Challenge
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Atypical Myopathy (Atypical Myoglobinuria) In Horses and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, Third Edition
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Internet Browsers and the Online Builder
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: SAVMA, CVC East and the Veterinary Dermatology Forum.
From the Boards:
* Erythema Multiforme Case
* Will This Pelvic Fracture Heal With Cage Rest?
* Niacinamide Contraindicated For Allopurinol Dog
* Chronic Haemobartonellosis
VIN's 13th annual Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module A is back and has just opened for enrollment! Reserve your seat now!
Planning to take the ABVP General Examination? Looking for an in-depth review of what's new in the pathophysiology & treatment of disease in dogs and cats? The Organ System and ABVP Examination Review Module A is the course for you! Course Description & Objectives:
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course is divided into 3 modules. Each module provides a systematic review of the physiology & pathophysiology of the organ systems in that section. Taking the 3 modules of this course provides a focused and comprehensive preparation tool for the ABVP Core Examination or can simply serve as an up-to-date review of organ system pathophysiology. Sign up for all three and receive a discounted rate! Module A is coming up soon! Topics and Instructors:
Course coordinator: Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Dentistry-- Steven Holmstrom, DVM, DAVCD
Surgery-- Bob Richardson, DVM and Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS
Anesthesia-- Meghan Richey, DVM, MS, DACVA and Chuck McGrath, DVM, DACVA
Immunology-- Robert M. Gogal, Jr., DVM
Neurology (2 weeks)-- TBA
Coagulation and Oncology (2 weeks)-- TBA Dates:
March 30 - May 25, 2006
Real-time sessions: Thursday evenings; March 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$252, Non-Member/$358 by March 16, 2006;
Member/$280, Non-Member/$398 after March 16, 2006 VIN members may enroll in all three modules of the Organ System and ABVP Core Review series at a special discount rate of $710. The non-member rate for all three modules is $1009. To take advantage of this rate, you must enroll in all three modules by March 30, 2006. The full series is 48 hours of CE credit! To enroll, click on the Enroll Now button on the course enrollment page and be sure you have all three modules checked off on the second page of your course enrollment form. To Register:
Visit the Organ System and ABVP Examination Review Module A page and click on the Enroll Now link.
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