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.
VIN News Service Needs Your Feedback NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
News reported for YOU... Be a VIN Newshound:
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.
What do you think about AVMA GHLIT Pet Insurance Partnerships?
In July 2008, AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust (GHLIT), which markets health and life insurance to veterinarians, announced a partnership with Pets Best and Aetna Insurance companies. Be HEARD in Schaumburg. Take the Survey
The results of this survey have been requested by AVMA leadership for discussion at the next Board of Governers meeting. OVER 1500 VINners have responded. Get caught up on the story with the links below and then tell us what you think by taking this quick survey (it should take less than 1 minute to complete). (Of course, your responses will remain anonymous, as always.) This survey will close this Friday, March 13... preliminary results will be released to VINners and all colleagues next week.
VIN Student Center: Resources for Students and Old Pros Alike
Zoonotic diseases present an increasing risk to public health and are the greatest link between human and animal medicine. Learn more about how animal diseases can affect humans and search articles from governmental & university resources in the Public Health and Epidemiology section of the VIN Student Center. Special thanks to Iowa State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison for their contributions. Thanks to the continuous efforts of the VIN community, the Student Center has grown into a resource to serve all VINners. E-mail to Feedback@vin.com if you'd like to contribute to the Student Center and don't forget to share your VIN experience on your school message boards. More New VIN Content:
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Texas Farm Radio
Short- and long-term follow-up of glomerular and tubular renal markers of kidney function in hyperthyroid cats after treatment with radioiodine
Significant changes in kidney function occur within 4 weeks post-treatment and none thereafter. Pre-treatment measurement of GFR, USG, and serum TT4 can have possible predictive value regarding the development of post-treatment renal azotemia.
Changing paradigms of feline idiopathic cystitis
No single model explains all the biological variability observed in cats with idiopathic cystitis. The authors' experience and available evidence indicate that feline idiopathic cystitis represents a syndrome resulting from a number of separate underlying but potentially interrelated mechanisms rather than a disease with a single cause.
Quantitative analysis of 4468 uroliths retrieved from farm animals, exotic species, and wildlife submitted to the Minnesota urolith center: 1981 to 2007
This report summarizes the results of quantitative mineral analysis of uroliths retrieved from 4468 animals sent to the Minnesota Urolith Center. It also encompasses the most extensive database about uroliths from animals other than domesticated dogs and cats found in the literature.
L6 fracture repair
There are several ways you could fix this. Normally I would use bone cement and pins/screws in L5 and either L7 or the ileum. But if there are wounds in this area I don't like to use bone cement and would probably use external fixation with a half ring-type device, so you could remove the implants once it's healed.
Bates body radiographs
Well, I finally found my own bouncing baby Bates body on a rad. The cat went on to be euthanized shortly after the rads were done, so I was able to retrieve the Bates body to look at. Here are photos of what I found.
Logistics of setting up a rural spay/neuter program
Our area has problems with unvaccinated and unneutered dogs roaming in packs, killing livestock and pets, and menacing humans. So we're looking for tips on setting up a spay/neuter program.
Conjunctival lacerations: positioning techniques for surgical repair
What you are learning is one of the truest lessons of surgery. It's all about exposure. The best way to help with exposure is positioning.
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 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.
VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, March 15, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Monday, March 16, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join David Liss, RVT and Christopher Norkus, BS, CVT, VTS for Kidney Disease, a slide presentation and discussion regarding small animal kidney disease. Bring a case to share!
* Note: This session is open to veterinarians, students, and staff who'd like to review the basics of small animal kidney disease.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions. Want to See What You've Been Missing?
Click the Rounds button on VIN's main navigation bar and read the transcripts of the last few Rounds, click the complete list of Rounds to get to the list of the last 300 Rounds transcripts or click on Rounds and Discussions in the VIN Library. Rounds are also searchable via the Search button. Just remember to choose Rounds (under the Clinical Resources tab) as the "Source" in your search parameters. For All You Multi-Taskers:
Download VINCasts to your MP3 player and listen to previous Rounds sessions while you run errands, exercise or steal a few minutes of me-time. Recent Rounds
@ = VINCast available for this session Dermatology Updates Alternative Medicine @ Chest Tubes @ Feline Diabetic Ketoacidosis Case Diagnosing And Treating Feline IBD @ Disc Disease and Spinal Cord Trauma @ Concurrent Renal & Cardiac Disease ~ AAFP Feline Diabetes & Acromegaly @ The Obama Tax Plan @
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Group Membership Discounts
Colleagues, working in the same practice, qualify for group membership rates. If more than one member of your practice is using a single VIN login, you and your colleagues should each have your own login and be billed as a group membership.
Questions? Contact membership services at vingram@vin.com, see this helpful FAQ or call membership services at 1-800-700-4636 (toll free) or 1-530-756-4881 (local).
Get More From VIN
Continual Education
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. Need Help?
Having trouble logging in to VIN? Questions about your membership? Can't find that reference you need for a tough case? Help is a click, email or phone call away! (Hint: you can find this page anytime by clicking HELP on the main VIN Navigation Bar).
Funny Bones:
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
* Zoonosis Fun 7
* Zoonosis Fun 8
* Ophthalmology Fun 77
Associate - Updated and New:
Rheumatoid arthritis in Dogs
Explore the rest of Associate!
Book Review of the Week
Clinical Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory Manual For Veterinary Technician
Purchase it in the VIN Bookstore! Website of the Week
Prison-Based Canine Training Programs, and more... eVetsites Tip of the Week
Uploading and Resizing Images
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 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. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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