Beauty Is Only Skin Deep...And So Is This Rounds Session!
Want the 'skin'ny on the latest dermatology research? Join Kathy Tater, DVM, DACVD, for Updates From The 2008 World Congress Of Veterinary Dermatology this Sunday at 10 p.m. EST. Remember- DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins Sunday at 2 a.m. where applicable. Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussions. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
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VNS is here to give YOU a voice and report news that is important to YOU. Got an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Post it on the boards or email News@vin.com . Share News with nonVINners -- The VIN News Service (without access to the community discussions) is now publicly available at news.vin.com. Check it out and share it.
Warning On VETSULIN/CANINSULIN Starting Dose Recommendations
Some older VETSULIN and CANINSULIN package inserts contain the recommendation to start newly-diagnosed diabetics on 1 iu/kg of insulin. Most endocrinologists, however, consider this dose to be too high for a starting dose and recommend using this and other insulin types at a starting dosage of 0.25-0.5 iu/kg twice a day. The higher starting dosage of 1 iu/kg could lead to clinically significant hypoglycemia in some patients and, when used once daily, could also result in short duration of insulin action. Intervet/Schering Plough has amended its advice since March 2008 (once new controlled data was obtained to make this possible from a legal perspective). Up to date product information can since be found on new package inserts and also the vetsulin website. VIN members are therefore advised to disregard the previous/old dosing recommendations when using this useful insulin type.
The Fight Against Cancer
Successfully treating cancer is one of greatest challenges faced by both human and veterinary practitioners. Learn more about recent developments in veterinary oncology in the new Oncology Specialty Center. An array of resources including pertinent FAQs and client handouts, open access oncology journals and links to laboratory websites have been compiled in one easy-to-use location. The Oncology Specialty Center can be reached through the About Page of the Oncology Message Folder and the Specialties Center page in the VIN Library.
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Texas Farm Radio Mark Your Calendar... ...to attend the 34th Annual World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, July 21-24 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The WSAVA 2009 Congress will be hosted by the Brazilian Association of Small Animals Veterinarians of Brazil (ANCLIVEPA Brazil) with lectures in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Check out the WSAVA 2008 proceedings!
Wolbachia and its influence on the pathology and immunology of Dirofilaria immitis infection
Control dogs showed numerous thrombi, intense perivascular and interstitial inflammation and, occasionally, positive staining for for the Wolbachia surface protein. Interestingly, dogs receiving doxycycline/ivermectin/melarsomine showed significantly less severe arterial lesions and the virtual absence of thrombi.
Clinical evolution and radiographic findings of feline heartworm infection in asymptomatic cats
Cats were routinely examined every 3 months from the time of heartworm diagnosis until the outcome (self-cure or death). Twenty-eight cats (82.4%) self-cured; including 21 that showed no clinical signs of infection throughout the study. Six cats died.
Parvovirus b19 infection in fetal deaths
Our findings indicate that the prevalence of parvovirus B19 infection among fetuses from intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is low. In particular, our findings did not verify the claimed high prevalence of third-trimester nonhydropic IUFD associated with parvovirus B19.
Evaluating the success of sex-sorted semen in US dairy herds from on farm records
When used in Holstein heifers, the average first service conception rate achieved with sex-sorted semen was 47%, which appeared to be approximately 80% of that achieved with conventional semen in the same herds. The percentage of female calves (89%) was consistent with expectations.
Understanding E. cuniculi
Bottom line, I am not convinced that EC causes any vestibular disease in rabbits that they will in fact recover from. I am not entirely sure I believe that EC plays a role in malaise that may be associated with vestibular disease but if it does, I suspect it is just a bystander that makes a sick rabbit feel sicker... this can explain the subjective clinical improvment noted by owners .... but again I am not sure I buy into this concept at all.
Receptionist's accent confuses clients: if I fire her is it discrimination?
It is important to distinguish between a merely noticeable foreign accent, and one that interferes with communication skills necessary to perform job duties. It is worth noting that the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission specifically recognizes that effective oral communication is required for positions that involve customer service. However, you must still decide whether the particular person's accent in fact interferes with the ability to perform the job duties involved.
Use of expired blood products
The expiration date is mostly based on 75% viability of the red blood cells (RBCs) -- so you likely are giving more dead RBCs, stroma, etc., but not necessarily anything dangerous (unless the unit is visibly dark, black, or greenish).
Hypervitaminosis D and dystrophic calcification in a cat
Holy cow! I have never seen anything like this in a cat this young. If I didn't know better, I'd be thinking of neoplasia or fungal disease in these lungs.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, March 8, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, March 9, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Kathy Tater, DVM, DACVD, for Updates From The 2008 World Congress Of Veterinary Dermatology.
Remember - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins Sunday at 2 a.m. where applicable.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 10, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, March 11, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, March 11, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, March 12, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use VIN like a pro!
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course. This Week's Rounds Schedule
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Don't just attend CE - learn and enjoy! VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've experienced. If you need CE credits, VIN can help you meet your continual education requirements and have fun at the same time - all from the comfort and convenience of your home or office! Experience direct interaction among instructors and fellow participants daily on the message boards and during the weekly real time sessions. Please visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog for information on current courses.
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Am I the only one?
I thought I was the only one who had the "open toilet" dream!!!!! In college I always had the "forgot about a class all semester" dream. I used to have a recurrent dream that I was in a shower and people are throwing feces at me.
What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
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Book Review of the Week
Clinical Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory Manual For Veterinary Technician
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Prison-Based Canine Training Programs, and more? eVetsites Tip of the Week
Uploading and Resizing Images
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Rheumatoid arthritis in Dogs
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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: EAAV, SAVMA, BSAVA, NAVDF, ABVP, Voorjaarsdagen and CVC East.
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 2
April 20 - May 18, 2009 The second module of the series will discuss how to take and interpret dental radiographs and prevention and treatment of periodontal disease by prophylaxis. Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 3
May 18 - June 22, 2009 The third module will focus on the treatment of periodontal disease by therapy and surgery, and simple and surgical extractions. Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 4
July 6 - August 10, 2009 The fourth module will focus on the treatment and restoration of broken teeth. Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
August 17 - September 14, 2009 The fifth module will be devoted to the treatment of orthodontic malocclusions and fractures of the maxilla and mandible. Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
September 14 - October 5, 2009 The sixth module discusses anesthesia, both local and general, pre-, intra- and post-operative pain management. The last portion is devoted to health, safety and ergonomics of veterinary dentistry and designing the dental suite. 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.
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