Externships/Internships/Residencies
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ACVIM Early Bird Registration Ending!
The ACVIM Early Bird Registration ends April 6. If you are interested in attending the 2005 ACVIM Forum, sign up now and save!
In Case You Were Unable to Attend ...
Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC) 2004 proceedings are now available on VIN.
Need Some Great CE for Your Staff?
VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Upcoming classes: New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com: Texas Farm Bureau:
Influence of Lifetime Food Restriction on Causes, Time, and Predictors of Death in Dogs
Median life span was significantly longer for the group that was fed 25% less food, whereas causes of death were generally similar between the 2 feeding groups. High body-fat mass and declining lean mass significantly predicted death 1 year prior to death, and lean body composition was associated with metabolic responses that appeared to be integrally involved in health and longevity.
Effect of Surgical Technique on Limb Function After Surgery for Rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament in Dogs
No difference was found between lateral suture stabilization (LSS) or tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) groups, but dogs treated with intracapsular stabilization (ICS) had significantly lower ground reaction forces at 2 and 6 months. Compared with clinically normal dogs only, 14.9% of LSS-, 15% of
ICS-, and 10.9% of TPLO-treated dogs had normal limb function. Improvement was seen in only 15% of dogs treated via ICS, 34% treated via TPLO, and 40% treated via LSS.
Executive Summary of the AVMA-Pfizer Business Practices Study
The goal of the present study was to identify business practices that, when implemented, might help veterinarians improve their incomes.
Streptococcus equi Infections in Horses: Guidelines for Treatment, Control, and Prevention of Strangles
The information should aid veterinarians in devising control procedures and in the management of strangles outbreaks.
Client Confused By Difference Between Breeder's Vaccination Recommendations And Mine
You can listen to the breeder, or you can listen to me. The breeder's job is to sell animals as quickly as possible, to generate income. My job is to keep these animals healthy for 10-15 years. Your job is to decide who you want to trust and who has your pet's best interests in mind.
Receptionist Giving Medical Advice Instead Of Getting Clients To Come In
All employees need to have reinforcement that the phone (incoming calls) is a tool for making appointments and not for much of anything else. Any one of our employees can become excited about what they are learning. They may not perceive that they are in the catagory of "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing".
Marketing Ideas For Fluid Warmers?
I am not offended if clients decline optional offered services. I am the only one who gets to decide what's optional, however!
Appropriate Initial Treatment For Corneal Ulcers? Overuse Of Keratotomies
... punctate keratotomy should be used only when you are absolutely sure that you have a recurrent erosion (aka indolent ulcer, Boxer ulcer, etc.) and is not indicated in any other type ulcer. From my standpoint, I see MPK and grid keratotomy often misused, sometimes to the detriment of the patient.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 5, 9:30 pm ET
Are you still filling out the paperwork for the USA's Income Tax? Take a break with your friends! This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, April 6, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday - Special Rounds!
Sunday, April 10, 9:30 pm ET
Join us for a free CE course on Bacteriuria. All VINners can attend, but CE credit will be available only to those who pre-registered. Click the CE button (main nav bar) to learn more.
Recent Rounds
Heartworms RevisitedFeline Renal TransplantationEnsuring Practice GoalsTax Law ChangesHistiocytic Disease in Dogs (ACVSc)Beyond General PracticeTaking The Plunge: Intermediate Fish Medicine
 Abstract Of The Week:
Polymyxin-E (colistin) in dogs with naturally occurred endotoxic shock
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Avian Challenge
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New Model For Asthma, and more ...
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Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide (Second Edition)
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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: ABVP, the UC Davis Canine Medicine Symposium, IAAAM, and ACVIM.
From the Boards:
* Mold Allergy
* Favorite VIN Quotes
* Rattlesnake Vaccine
* Rabbit Dermatitis
Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes
- Do trauma cases make you nervous?
- Are you familiar with the best and latest protocols and techniques?
VIN CE can help! Take Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes and get your clinic prepared to handle the next trauma case that walks through your door! This course will cover the following topics: primary assessment, fluid therapy, pain management, and secondary assessment. Within these topics, the ABC of resuscitation, end-point resuscitation and the fluid types, the types of drugs that can be used, potential side effects, monitoring, continued pain medication, etc. We'll go over these techniques: jugular catheterization, jugular cut down, stabilization of fractures and open wounds in the first 15 minutes, techniques to relieve pneumothorax, and indications for chest tubes. Sign up today for Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes. Dates:
May 5 - May 19, 2005
Interactive Sessions: Thursdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET Instructor:
Thomas K. Day, DVM, MS, DACVA, DACVECC CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
Member/$61, Non-Member/$108 by April 21, 2005;
Member/$68, Non-Member/$120 after April 21, 2005;
Open to enrollment for members of VSPN . To Enroll: Visit Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes and click on the Enroll now link.
Looking for more great CE? Other scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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