Hospital Web Sites
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eVetSite Systems, can help. We built it for you, as a VIN member benefit. Now you can take control of your web site. Do you have the "right stuff" to be a student's mentor?
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Book prices are going up so buy NOW to save!
Elsevier Health Publishing (Mosby, Saunders, Butterworth, Heinemann, etc.) is raising prices on all its books, effective June 1, 2004. So if you want to purchase books at the current rates, act now before the prices increase! Find the Bookstore in the VINDEX to browse VIN's Bookstore. New MyVIN Feature: Add a Picture to Your Profile!
Lend your MyVIN profile a personal touch and post your picture. As with most MyVIN profile features, you can make it visible to all VINners or just your MyVIN Colleagues. Go to MyVIN and choose Profile > Picture. Don't stop with just the picture! Have there been changes in your life? Do you need to update your email address? Have you recently moved, and need to update your mailing address and phone number? Do you want to renew your VIN membership? Use MyVIN! New Grads - please take a moment to update your contact information using MyVIN. Remember, Waltham USA Sponsors Student Access to VIN. Please take a moment to send a big "Thank You!" to Waltham (ThankYouWaltham@VIN.com) for their generous support of the VIN Student Member program. Newly Added VIN Content!
Library:
* Dr. Wendy Yaphe’s Small Animal Medicine II Course Materials
Journals:
* Small Animal Clinical Endocrinology - Full text provided by Lloyd, Inc. Jan 2003 and May 2003
New Forms:
* ICU Flow Sheet
* Ventilator Flow Form
* Anesthesia/Surgery Record
* Anesthesia/Surgery Treatment
Added to the James Buchanan Cardiology Library:
* Tracheal signs of PRAA New in VeterinaryPartner.com:
Vinblastine and prednisolone as adjunctive therapy for canine cutaneous mast cell tumors
Twenty dogs were available for follow-up examination after 12 months. One dog suffered local recurrence of the tumor, four dogs developed new cutaneous tumors, and one dog had both events. Fourteen dogs were free of MCT.
Molecular pathology of severe combined immunodeficiency in mice, horses, and dogs
Two molecular mechanisms account for SCID in dogs. Jack Russell Terriers have a mutation within the DNA-PKcs gene, whereas Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Basset Hounds have different defects in the gene encoding the gamma chain that is common to the receptors for IL-2, -4, -7, -9, -15, and -21. The location of the mutation within target genes influences the spectrum of diseases observed in affected animals.
Chronic Eosinophilic Dermatitis Associated with Persistent Feline Herpes Virus Infection in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
Virus isolated from lesions was confirmed to be FHV1. Lesions persisted and progressed unless removed by cryoexcision. The occurrence of this unusual reaction to FHV1 in approximately 5% of captive North American cheetahs suggests a species propensity for a Th2-dominant response to herpes virus infection.
The epidemic of west nile virus in the United States, 2002
In 2002, 39 states and the District of Columbia reported 4,156 human West Nile virus illness cases. Of these, 2,942 (71%) were neuroinvasive illnesses (i.e., meningitis, encephalitis, or meningoencephalitis), 1,157 (28%) were uncomplicated West Nile fever cases, and 47 (1%) were clinically unspecified. In 89% of counties reporting neuroinvasive human illnesses, West Nile virus infections were first noted in non-human species, but no human illnesses were reported from 77% of counties in which non-human infections were detected. Several observations, including major, multi-state West Nile virus epidemics in 2002 and 2003, suggest that major epidemics may annually reoccur in the United States.
Glucagon For Fatty Liver In Cattle
A client has a very valuable over-weight dairy cow who is due to calve next week. He would like to give her glucagon to prevent fatty liver ...
FORLs: Where Does The Process Begin And Can These Teeth Be Saved?
Its easy to understand why the class 1 or 2 FORLs do not respond to therapy -- if you appreciate that the lesion starts from the inside out, not outside in. By stage 2, it shows as an enamel erosion because it started in the dentin and caved in the enamel. There probably is no such thing as a true class 1 [enamel only] lesion.
Isoflurane Toxicity To Staff From Mask Down Induction
I really want to know about long term exosure to isoflourane. What is the safe exposure level for long term? One of our doctors had elevated liver values, and was told she might have cancer. Now they say she has isoflourane toxicity.
Normal Cat Urinates Infrequently
If the bloodwork is normal and the cat's not showing any clinical signs, then this is likely a normal cat. I agree that most cats urinate more often -- in my experience I'd say 2-3 times per day is probably more likely for our hospitalized, sick cats. Maybe 1-2 times per day for normal cats? It's amazing how they don't teach us these critical things in vet school.
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Tuesday, May 11, 9:30 pm ET -
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Rounds Room
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, May 12, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds / FREE CE with AAEP
Sunday, May 16, 9:30pm ET -
Join Peter Sheerin, DVM, DACT; Stuart Brown, DVM; John Steiner, DVM, DACT; Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, DACT; and Walter Zent, DVM, for Equine Reproduction: Infertility Topics. All are welcome. If you wish to earn CE credits for this special and Sunday Rounds /FREE AAEP CE event, the CE Credit Enrollment Deadline is 8 pm ET, Thursday May 13. Visit the course page to find the registration link.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Effect of Topical Tropicamide On Tear Production
What's Your Diagnosis?
Tibia Lesions
Website Of The Week:
Zoonotic Disease Information For Veterinarians, Pet Owners, And Physicians and more ...
Book Review:
Small Animal Theriogenology (The Practical Veterinarian Book)
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Image Optimization for your eVetsite
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 websites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: ABVP, ACVIM, AVMA, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Swiffer Internet Rumor
* Compounded Itraconazole Warning
* Who Sets The Standard Of Care?
* Tamiflu And Parvo
Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
Feeling confident that you'll ace the ABVP exam? Most veterinarians recognize that one cannot know ALL the material that may appear on the exam, but VIN CE is here to help you try! The Organ Systems Module B course covers a span of disciplines so that you can recall that knowledge you need! Our experienced instructors review each topic in depth, with emphasis on pathophysiology and therapy of diseases. Self-directed, systematic study is known to be an effective study technique. Supplement your study with this interactive course! Dates: June 16 - August 11, 2004
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays during this period, 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET Instructors: Reproduction -- Joni Freshman, DVM, DACVIM
Pharmacology -- Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP and Katrina Mealey, DVM, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM
Infectious Disease (cats) -- Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP and Stacey Hoffman, DVM, DACVIM
Infectious Disease (dogs) -- Stacey Hoffman, DVM, DACVIM
Dermatology -- Keith A. Hnilica, DVM, DACVD
Nephrology/Urology -- Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DECVIM, DACVN and Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Fluid/Acid Base -- Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Ophthalmology -- Michael Zigler, DVM, CertVOphthal CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$230,Non-Member/$323 by June 2, 2004;
Member/$256, Non-Member/$359 after June 2, 2004. To Register: Visit the VIN main CE page at www.vin.com/CE and click on the Enroll Now link for Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B.
Interested in other online VIN CE?
Scheduled courses include: Use the CE button on VIN's main nav bar to learn more about these courses -- and to enroll!
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