VIN's Journal Collection
VIN is in the early stages of updating the Journal Collection. A few (10,000) articles have been uploaded in the new format, to test that the new system works the way it's supposed to. If it does, the rest of VIN's 1.5 million articles will be uploaded. What does this mean to you? Some journal articles that you will now pull up in a Search will have a new look. If you use the breadcrumb on that article abstract's page, to go back to "Journals", you will also see that the "Journal Collection" page itself has a new look. However, since most journals you will pull up in a Search are still in the current style, you will go to the current "Journal Collection" page, if you click "Journals" in the abstract page's breadcrumb. So why the heads-up? You shouldn't be able to notice a Search difference at all, but we just don't want you to be confused by the two different "looks" of journal pages during this rollout. ;-) Send us feedback on what you think of the new look!
Where Do You Stand on Declaws?
Some veterinarians declaw cats. Some never have and never will. The topic has been discussed on VIN many times but no one really knows what is "happening" in practices today. Dr. Amy Weeden a Shelter Animal Medicine intern at CSU wants to survey the VIN community on this topic. Let's work together to better understand our profession. Tell us what you think and do by responding to this short survey! Don't worry about the privacy of your responses; VIN will never reveal your identity to anyone.
Plan to attend the ACVIM Forum 2006 - Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended!
The forum will take place May 31 - June 3 in Louisville, KY. Register soon! The early bird registration discount has been extended to April 14! Explore the 2005 Forum Proceedings. Access to the 2006 Forum Proceedings will be available to registrants prior to the Forum.
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A Comparison of the Survival Times of Dogs Treated with Mitotane or Trilostane for Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism
The survival times of 148 dogs treated for pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism were studied using clinical records from 3 UK veterinary centers between 1998 and 2003. Of these animals, 123 (83.1%) were treated with trilostane, while 25 (16.9%) were treated with mitotane. Importantly, there was no significant effect of drug choice on survival.
Differentiating Benign and Malignant Causes of Lymphocytosis in Feline Bone Marrow
Immune-mediated anemias and chronic inflammatory diseases appear to be major causes of reactive lymphocytosis. The proliferating lymphocytes tend to be organized into lymphoid aggregates in bone marrow and are mostly B cells.
A Phase I Clinical Trial Evaluating Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) in Tumor-Bearing Cats
A response to treatment with imatinib was identified in all cats with vaccine-associated fibrosarcoma and consisted predominantly of tumor stabilization for an average of 2 months. Minimal to no appreciable response to treatment occurred in cats with oral SCC or MCT.
Geriatrics And Dental Anesthesia: Is One Long Procedure Safer Than 2 Or More Shorter Ones?
This longer anesthesia time is part of the paradigm shift that must occur with high quality dental care. I am not a specialist, but a GP, and it is not uncommon to have patients under anesthesia for 3 hours.
Corynebacterium Endocarditis In A Young Dog: Echo Images, Necropsy Photos
The doppler findings in the aorta fit with aortic infective endocarditis, but I am not sure about the doppler finding in the RVOT. Could this dog have congenital pulmonic stenosis or are the doppler findings consistent with endocarditis of the pulmonic valve as well?
Purchasing An Ultrasound Machine: Opinions On Study Categories And What To Charge
Bottom line: Understand your investment. Ultrasound will keep you interested in your job and improve the quality of care you provide, if you learn how to use it. However, unless you charge for what you do, you won't see the returns that the salesmen promise you.
Previously Diagnosed Apocrine Gland Adenomas In A Cat Have Progressed - Very Good Photos
It is critical to avoid rupture, as release of the contents into the surrounding dermis can induce a whopping inflammatory reaction ...
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 9, 10 pm ET
Join Leslie Lyons, PhD, for Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 11, 9:30 pm ET
In the USA, it's almost tax deadline time. Are you ready? Stop by and tell us.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, April 12, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN more effectively. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Clinical, Morphological, And Immunohistochemical Characterization Of Cutaneous Lymphocytosis In 23 Cats
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ow, Ow, Ow, Muzzle
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Practical Veterinary Dermatopathology For The Small Animal Clinician
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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: BSAVA, ABVP and ACVIM.
From the Boards:
* Best Colors For Clinic Rooms
* Zoonotic Lepto Serovars
* Does Eating Broccoli Affect The T4 Level?
* Use Generic Cyclosporine?
Primate Medicine and Surgery
The course will cover a range of topics on non-human primate medicine including anatomy and physiology, husbandry, regulatory issues, working with primates in practice, behavior, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diseases and preventative medicine. This course is appropriate for the veterinarian and veterinary staff member working with non-human primates or wishes to learn about them. Instructors:
Geoff Pye, BVSc, MSc, Dipl. ACZM
Meg Sutherland-Smith, DVM, Dipl. ACZM Dates:
June 7 - July 19, 2006
Real-time sessions: Wednesday evenings, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, and July 12; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$189, Non-Member/$277 by May 24, 2006;
Member/$210, Non-Member/$308 after May 24, 2006
Course registration open to veterinarians and veterinary staff. To Register:
Visit the Primate Medicine and Surgery page and click on the Enroll Now link.
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