2004 ACVIM Forum Registration Discount Extented for the VIN Community
Because we forgot to let VINners know that the 2004 ACVIM Forum early registration was ending, our friends at the ACVIM have agreed to extend the Early Bird discount for VIN members!
Register now, mention this VINTW, and save.
Online registration is quick and easy, AND it gives you the best chance at enrollment in the labs, workshops, and special interest groups -- many of which have limited space.
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Do you plan to attend AAHA?
Stop by the "Cyberbooth" (#728) to check your email or to say "Hello!" We'd love to see you there! Journals Newly-Added To VIN's Database: J Appl Anim Welf Sci Appl Anim Behav SciAnim BiotechnolAnim CognAnim Health Res RevAvian PatholJ Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl)J Fish DisJ Vet Med EducJ Vet SciN Z Vet JPol J Vet SciPrimatesVector Borne Zoonotic DisTo check these out, click the Library button on VIN's main nav bar, then click the Journals hyperlink. Remember to check out the 'New For 2004' section of the VIN Library! Recent additions include: Additions and Updates in VeterinaryPartner.com:
Dermal absorption of a liquid diphacinone rodenticide causing coagulaopathy
Rare cases of coagulopathies from dermal absorption of hydroxycoumarin derivatives have been reported. We report the first case of dermal absorption of an indandione derivative rodenticide causing severe coagulopathy in an 18 year old human male.
Methods and characteristics used in resident selection within the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
The most important part of an application was the letters of recommendation, with the most important consideration being how well the person doing the selecting knew the author of a letter.
Pasteurized tumoral autograft and adjuvant chemotherapy for the treatment of canine distal radial osteosarcoma: 13 cases
Pasteurized bone autograft derived from the tumoral bone segment was an effective alternative to cortical bone allograft for limb sparing in canine distal radial osteosarcoma
Minimum alveolar concentration measures of central nervous system activation in cats anesthetized with isoflurane
These results suggested that isoflurane had a preferential effect on voluntary motor output at low end-tidal isoflurane concentrations, and that sensory pathways, subcortical sympathetic output, and cortical responsiveness are less susceptible to the anesthetic effects of isoflurane.
MedRx Videoscope: My Accountant And Consultant Think It's An Unwise Investment
I am considering the purchase of MedRx`s videoscope. Both my accountant and my practice management consultant are telling me that they don`t think that this is a wise investment for a practice of my size. However, many solo practioners seem to think that this is such a tremendous practice builder.
Manipulation, Storage, And Transmission Of Digital Radiographs
Tips on using digital images ...
Go Natural Pet Food Causing Liver Problems?
Emails, newspaper article, and discussion of reports of liver problems and sudden death in dogs eating Go Natural
Any Successful Treatments For Endometrial Hyperplasia?
We have tried mibolerone on a few bitches. We had no success in carrying pregnancies, and, when the dog was spayed, the uterus was not improved -- at least grossly.
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Recent Rounds
* Rural Area Veterinary Services: Our Approach To Veterinary Aid And Student Teaching
* The Diagnostic Approach To PU-PD
* Insulinomas (Aussie Rounds)
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* New Associate Survival Tips
* Rabbit Gastrointestinal Disorders
 Abstract Of The Week:
Topical tacrolimus for discoid lupus erythematosus and pemphigus erythematosus
Website Of The Week:
Canine Epilepsy Network, and more...
Book Review:
Practical Equine Dermatology
This resource is available in the VINstore.
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Linking your eVetsite
VINner Survey Results:
* Veterinary Support Staff
* Client Sympathy Response
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
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* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Price Increase In Whole Dollar Amounts?
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* Distracting Animals During Vaccinations
* GI Contrast Study
Organ System and Pathophysiology Review
It's once again time for VIN's 11th annual Organ System and Core Examination Review CE Course! - Planning to take the ABVP General Examination?
- Looking for a comprehensive review of what's new in the pathophysiology & treatment of disease in dogs and cats?
The Organ System And Core Examination Review is the course for you! Enroll for all modules and Save! We've assembled a great group of instructors who - together with a motivated group of learners - make this the most comprehensive organ system and pathophysiology review course available. Within the topics offered in this 3 module course, you will learn the important pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the diagnosis and treatment of disease in dogs and cats. Module A includes the following topics: Neurology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Oncology, Immunology, Anesthesia, Surgery, Dentistry. Dates:
March 31- May 26th, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Wednesdays during this period, 9:30 -11:30 PM ET Topics and Instructors: - Dentistry -- Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVCD
- Coagulation and Oncology* -- Karri Meleo, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR
- Immunology -- Robert M. Gogal Jr, DVM
- Anesthesia -- Meghan Richey, DVM, MS, DACVA and Chuck McGrath, DVM, DACVA
- Surgery-- Bob Richardson, DVM and Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS
- Neurology -- Linda Shell, DVM, ACVIM and William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
*Additional instructors TBA CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$230,Non-Member/$317 by March 20th
Member/$256, Non-Member/$352 after March 20th. If you register for all 3 modules, the discounted tuition rate is: Member: $635; Non-Member: $923. Module B topics (June 16 - Aug 11, 2004):
Reproduction, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Fluids/Acid Base, Nephrology/Urology and Ophthalmology.** Module C topics (Sept 1 - Oct 27, 2004):
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory andHematology/Chemistry. **
** Topics subject to change. To Register: Visit Organ System and Core Examination A and click on the Enroll now link.
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