Challenge Yourself!
Feast your eyes on these new Equine Challenging & Fun Cases contributed by Dr. Dennis Brooks, DVM, PhD, DACVO. Hundreds of fun cases, organized by species and discipline, can be found in the VIN Library by selecting Archives (at the bottom of the library menu) and then selecting Challenging & Fun Cases. Want to see your own interesting cases and discussions included in this archive? Send an email to Library@vin.com. Be sure to include a link to the message board discussion you want to see included!
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With so many discussions on the VIN Message Boards and so little time in the day, it's easy to forget in which folder you posted your question. Using MyDiscussions can solve that problem! MyDiscussions is the easy way to view ONLY the discussions/posts in which you have participated. From the main Message Boards window, check the box marked "Only show MyDiscussions" and then click the Find New or Find Since button. Only discussions that you have posted to will be shown. This is a great way to save time if you only have a few minutes during your busy day or if you want to post follow up information for a past case. Don't see anything listed? Make sure you've set your preferences to automatically add threads to MyDiscussions. Go to MyVIN, select Boards from the Preferences menu, and check the box "Default: Add To My Discussions". All discussions you contribute to in the future will be added to MyDiscussions. Want to keep track of a thread but don't want to post in it? Just click the Add to MyDiscussions button at the bottom of the thread.
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..but, there are just three ways to leave your VIN session. If you work in a multi-doctor practice, make sure you are accessing and posting under your own name so you can enjoy your own personalized settings and MyStuff (and protect your identity!): - From the Front Page
Look for the "Welcome, Dr..... " message at the top of the screen. Next to this you will see: (If you're not Dr..... , click here.)
Click the "click here" link and then click OK (3 times) until you see a 3-column page saying Registration Required.
- From Post New or Reply
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- From Anywhere
Close ALL of your browser windows -- including all of AOL, if you access via AOL
Logging out in any of these ways will keep you from leaving your identity vulnerable and/or accidentally impersonating a colleague. And yes, this is a bit clunky. But a better way is coming soon :)
New in VeterinaryPartner:
Texas Farm Radio
Clinical evaluation of pimecrolimus eye drops for treatment of canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca: A comparison with cyclosporine A
The improvement in clinical signs of inflammation in eyes treated with pimecrolimus was significantly greater than in eyes treated with CsA. The results show that 1% pimecrolimus oily eye drops are as safe as and more effective than CsA ointment in controlling keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs.
Onchocercosis: A newly recognized disease in dogs
The morphology, molecular characteristics, phylogeny, life cycle, host specificity, geographical distribution of Onchocerca sp. infecting dogs, as well as the clinical signs, pathology, laboratory diagnosis, therapy, and possible zoonotic significance of canine onchocercosis are reviewed.
Feline dysautonomia in the Midwestern United States: a retrospective study of nine cases
Most reported feline cases have occurred in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. The cases reported here highlight the clinical signs, physical examination findings, and results of autonomic nervous system function testing in nine cats with dysautonomia in the USA. Feline dysautonomia is uncommon in the USA, but may have a regional prevalence, as is seen in dogs with most cases reported in Missouri and Kansas.
Cystotomy tips
It seems to me that flipping the bladder this way to access the dorsal surface causes stones to roll toward the neck of the bladder, increasing the liklihood that one or more multiple small stones could be trapped and thus inadvertently left behind here. Is there a better way?
Are special pin cutters necessary?
I find those Home Depot cutters get rusty pretty quickly from dipping in cold sterile and gas sterilization is not an option here due to environmental concerns.
Also, to me it does not feel right to charge clients big $$ for orthopedic surgery and then risk wound problems due to contamination or rust from using an non-autoclavable tool.
Ethics of recommending surgical procedures for geriatric animals?
So I am just looking for opinions on "fairness" of "putting a 10 year old dog that is likely to live 12 to 13 (perhaps) years through a couple to 5 months of surgical recovery and the ethical or standard of care issues behind recommending euthanasia for such a patient...
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How to Use VIN: Part 2
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This Week's Rounds Schedule
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Sunday, March 16, 10:00 pm ET (March 17, 02:00 am GMT)
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This Week's Rounds Schedule
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@ = VINcast is available for this session Genetic Diseases Presenting the Oral ATP @ The Art of Referral Surviving Investment Storms @ Avian Radiography @ Equine Laminitis @ Fun with Fecals @ Care of Assistance Dogs @ Gastrointestinal Bleeds @ Vets & Understanding HIV/AIDS @ AAFP/AAHA Pain Management Guidelines Pregnancy In Practice @ Placement and Maintenance of IV Caths @
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The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ferret and Rabbit
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April 2 - April 16, 2008 Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module A
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