Have you Seen a Melanoma in a Rabbit?
James Morrisey, DVM, ABVP (Avian) at Cornell University is hoping to collect data on this rare disorder. If you've seen a case, please fill out this survey and help us learn more about this tumor. VIN will publish the results as soon as they are available.
Wish We Knew how to Prevent Feline Thromboembolism?
You can help answer that question. The VIN Foundation is assisting Dr. Dan Hogan at Purdue University with data collection for his Feline Aortic Thromboembolism Clopidogrel vs Aspirin Trial (FATCAT). The FATCAT is the first clinical trial examining the efficacy of clopidogrel (Plavix®) in preventing recurrence of feline aortic thromboembolism. If you are treating or presented with a feline patient with evidence of recent cardiogenic embolic events, they may be eligible to participate in this multi-center, double-blinded study. Review the study protocol and learn how to participate in the FATCAT. Together we can advance the state of veterinary medicine.
VIN Community Breakfast at ACVIM
Each year at the ACVIM Forum, it is our pleasure to host a VIN community breakfast. It is a great chance to meet fellow VINners, including many of your favorite VIN Consultants. This year, as in the past, Paul will show off a few new VIN features and tricks to help you get more from VIN. But above all, Paul and the VIN staff look forward to getting to know you and to learning how we can make VIN better for you. Date: Saturday - June 3, 2006
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 AM
Room: Marriott Louisville Downtown - Kentucky Ballroom - Salon F/G To RSVP, please take a moment to complete the brief survey. We hope you can join us!
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Texas Farm Radio:
Results of a phase II clinical trial on the use of ifosfamide for treatment of cats with vaccine-associated sarcomas
61 treatments were administered to 27 cats (median, 2 treatments/cat). After ifosfamide treatment, 1 cat had a complete response and 10 had partial responses for an overall response rate of 11 of 27. Responses lasted from 21 to 133 days (median, 70 days). The acute dose-limiting toxicosis was neutropenia. Nine (33%) cats had adverse gastrointestinal effects. Two cats were euthanatized because of severe nephrotoxicosis, and 1 cat developed pulmonary edema during diuresis.
Can spleen aspirations be safely used for the parasitological diagnosis of canine visceral leishmaniosis? A study on assymptomatic and polysymptomatic animals
The procedure did not cause adverse side effects or unnecessary suffering and confirmed the diagnosis in a large percentage of dogs. We conclude that spleen aspiration can be considered an effective and safe procedure for the definitive diagnosis of canine visceral leishmaniosis.
Results of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy in dogs with aspergillosis: 46 cases (2001-2004)
In 38 (83%) dogs, fungal plaques were seen in the nasal cavity during rhinoscopy, whereas in the remaining 8 (17%), fungal plaques were not seen in the nasal cavity but were seen in the frontal sinus.
Handling Clients Who "Just Need To Talk To The Doctor"
I wonder why, if the question was already answered by a staff member, another call is made to the client?? What will happen to us if we just ignore the request for another call by the doctor? Are the Client Police going to arrest us? In all relationships/communications, there need to be 2 parties. Maybe we can just decide not to attend that party and go home for the evening.
Suggestions For Preventing Feline Pneumomediastinum Due To Overinflation Of Endotracheal Tube Cuff
I see nearly every veterinarian and technician inflate the cuff the following way: inject air, feel the cuff inflation indicator, and stop putting in air. The amount of inflation of the cuff inflation indicator may be too much pressure!!!
Digital Photography: What Cameras Are You Using?
I would like to ask what type of digital cameras you all use when taking all those great pics of teeth. Any tips for getting such good pictures?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 23, 9:30 pm ET
New movies are coming out! Which ones are *you* looking forward to seeing? Stop by and tell us.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, May 28 - NO Rounds
It's Memorial Day Weekend in the USA. Thank you to all military personnel, past and present.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Making a rational choice between ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy in the dog: a discussion of the benefits of either technique
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Bilateral Epistaxis
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Small Animal Cardiac Surgery and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Practical Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician - Third Edition 2005
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore.
Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Type Fonts on eVetsites Should be Simple and Clear
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: ACVIM, CA VMA, and AVMA.
From the Boards:
* Poisoning Risk Due To The Xylitol In Pudding
* Topical Anesthetic In Ear Cleaner?
* Stargazing Genetics
* Favorite VIN Quotes
Sign up now for VIN's 13th annual Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B!
Course Description & Objectives:
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course is divided into 3 modules. Each module provides a systematic review of the physiology & pathophysiology of the organ systems in that section. Taking the 3 modules of this course provides a focused and comprehensive preparation tool for the ABVP Core Examination or can simply serve as an up-to-date review of organ system pathophysiology. Topics and Instructors:
Course coordinator: Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Pharmacology -- Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP and Katrina Mealey, DVM, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM
Dermatology -- Keith A. Hnilica, DVM, MS, Dip.ACVD
Respiratory -- Brendan McKiernan, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Infectious Disease (cats) -- Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP
Infectious Disease (dogs) -- Stacey Hoffman, DVM, MA, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Nephrology/Urology -- Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD and Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN
Fluid/Acid Base -- Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Ophthalmology -- Michael Zigler, DVM, CertVOphthal and Bob Munger, DVM, DACVO Dates:
June 15 - August 10, 2006
Real-time sessions: Thursdays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$252, Non-Member/$358 by June 1, 2006;
Member/$280, Non-Member/$398 after June 1, 2006 The Organ System and ABVP Core Review Modules A, B and C are independent courses. Module A is not a prerequisite to enroll in Module B. To find out more about this course and to register, visit the Organ System and ABVP Core Review Module B course information page, scroll to the bottom of the page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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