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European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) Congress 2004 proceedings are now available on VIN.
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Texas Farm Bureau:
Morphological Measurements for Arthrosis Risk in Elbow Dysplasia: A New Method?
From this study it can be concluded that, in 163 Labradors, the size of the osteophytes, rather then the morphology of the elbow joint, determines the outcome of the angle measurements...
Tibial Plateau Angles With and Without Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture. Comparison Between Different Dog Populations and a Wolf Population
Similar tibial plateau angles (TPA) measurements were found in all groups, suggesting that any possible changes in breeding practises, breed preferences, nutrition or other factors have not significantly influenced the TPA over time. Moreover, a difference was not found in the TPA between any group and the group affected with CrCL injury, suggesting that the TPA is not a clinically relevant predisposing factor in the development of canine CrCL rupture.
Nutritional Adequacy of Two Vegan Diets for Cats
The premise of the food manufacturers that their vegan diets can meet 100 % of a cat's nutritional needs was not supported by an independent dietary analysis.
Hypertrophic Osteopathy (Marie's Disease) in Horses
Hypertrophic osteopathy (HO) can rarely occur in hoses as well as small animals and is known as Marie’s disease. Usually occurring secondarily to another disease, most commonly intrathoracic disease, HO can also be a primary idiopathic disease or can be associated with extrathoracic diseases
HCM Cat On Norvasc: Blood Pressure is Still High
Some hypertensive cats have statistically significant concentric hypertrophy which is not HCM, because clinically, it's still within reference ranges for normal cats. If you look at enough cats with hypertension, they will, on average, have thicker-walled hearts than normal cats, but both groups will be within normal limits.
Chronic Lyme Disease
Dr. Craig Greene and I are finishing up an epidemiology study on seroprevalence of antibodies against Lyme here in Georgia. Based on what we have found, the seroprevalence is very low. We have an interesting new Borrelia here in the south (Borrelia lonestari) that is responsible for a syndrome called STARI (southern tick-associated rash infection). What, if any, role this plays in dogs is only beginning to be understood. The ability of Borrelia burgdorferi to change its outer surface proteins is undergoing a lot of examination. Many propose this as the reason you can see elevated IgM titers in people with chronic infections (new IgM to new proteins).
Teaspoon Conversion for Viokase Dosing?
The only way to know is to measure the volume and weigh it. Now lets get dirty. A typical household teaspoon is actually 4ml volume. A measuring teaspoon should be 5ml. And just how rounded will the top of this dose be? Will the powder always be loose and airy or does it sometimes get compacted or form clumps? Any way you cut it, it's an approximation.
Leptospira Bratislava And Autumnalis Titers
The National Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has been following leptospirosis in the US. It has never isolated L. bratislava or L. autumnalis from a dog that has been diagnosed with leptospirosis. So, given that we usually assume that the highest serovar antibody titer is the actual infective agent, and that other titers represent cross-reactivity, that leaves several questions/situations to address ...
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, March 20, 10 pm ET
Join Gerry Snyder, VMD, for The Next Five Years: Ensuring That Your Practice Hits Optimum Goals.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 22, 9:30 pm ET
Had any crazy clients lately? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
Tax Law ChangesHistiocytic Disease in Dogs (ACVSc)Beyond General PracticeTaking The Plunge: Intermediate Fish MedicineAcute Systemic Anaphylaxis in CatsPractice Ownership Requirements AAFP Student Rounds SessionKnow Your Knees: Osteoarthritis Of The StifleAAFP Behavior Guidelines Part 1 & Part 2Diagnosis of Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats (ACVSc)Getting Wet: An Introduction to Fish Medicine
 Abstract Of The Week:
Pamidronate Disodium for Treatment of Hypercalcemia
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Stretchy Skin
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Oncologic Emergencies, and More ...
Book Review:
Feline Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Timing Out in eVetsite Editors
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: AAHA, ABVP, and the UC Davis Canine Medicine Symposium.
From the Boards:
* Client With MRSA Infection
* Client Retention
* Cancer Risk From Tacrolimus?
* Dovonex Ingestion
OSHA
*Please register early to receive printed manuals prior to start of CE Course.
Is your practice OSHA compliant? OSHA exists to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing safety standards. It can be difficult to navigate the sea of information provided by OSHA to determine whether your practice is adequately safe and in compliance of ALL regulations. Sign up for VIN's annual OSHA and Practice Safety CE course, and you'll learn which OSHA Standards apply to your practice, how to implement a safety program that will prevent accidents and comply with OSHA Standards, how to create/refine a Hospital Safety Manual that is specific to your practice, and what to do when an OSHA inspector comes to visit. This course is essential and appropriate for practice owners, managers, administrators and interested veterinary staff. Sign up today for OSHA and Practice Safety. Dates:
April 18 - July 18, 2005
Interactive Sessions: Mondays 9:30-11:00 PM ET Instructor:
Philip Seibert, CVT CE Hours: 15 Tuition:
Member/ $291, Non-Member/$408 by April 4, 2005;
Member/ $315, Non-Member/$448 after April 5, 2005;
This course is open to VSPN members (technicians, receptionists and practice managers) *Please register early to receive printed manuals prior to start of CE Course.
(Tuition includes printed manuals - a $72 value)
Veterinary Students - printed manuals required (discounted cost of $55). To Enroll: Visit OSHA and Practice Safety and click on the Enroll now link.
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