This Specialty Center Gets Under Your Skin!
Got an itchy kitty or a balding bulldog? Find the information you need in the Dermatology Specialty Center! It's all new and full of cool and useful dermatology stuff including the Dermatology Notebook, all of the great Derm FAQs, updated Associate Chapter links, useful Web sites and more! The Dermatology Specialty Center can be found in the Specialty and Species area of the VIN Library and on the About Page of the Dermatology folder in the VIN message boards. Keep your eyes peeled for more new information centers coming soon!
Searching the Galaxy (aka the VIN Library)
The redesign of the VIN Library was met with accolades -- and one BIG complaint: With everything neatly tucked away in categories, it was hard to find anything! As Spock would say: Illogical! :( The VIN programming team (aka Scotty) have come to the rescue with the MyToolbox and it's Search feature. Seek out new treatments and new diagnostic resources to boldly go where you've never gone before! Rediscover the wonders of the VIN Library today!
VIN Member Breakfast at ACVIM!
The 2008 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum is just around the corner... June 4-7 in San Antonio, Texas. Start your Saturday at the VIN Member breakfast!
Meet fellow VINners, including several of your favorite VIN Consultants/Editors and Reps. Paul will be demonstrating and previewing many fun and new VIN features! See you there! Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 6:30 - 7:50 am
Place: Marriott Riverwalk Hotel Grand Ballroom Salons C & D
Please RSVP with this quick questionnaire. And if you were wondering....yes, VIN is picking up the check :) Don't miss the ACVIM 2007 proceedings in the VIN Library. New Stuff!
New Proceedings in the VIN Library: Just added to the VIN Forms & Handouts collection:
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Texas Farm Radio
Canine and human factors related to dog bite injuries
Biting dogs are most prevalent in lower-income neighborhoods, and boys ages 5 to 9 report the highest rate of bite injuries (178 bites/100,000 children). That's according to a Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association study, which identifies traits associated with biting dogs and the characteristics of injured bite victims. Biting dog risk factors include breed, being a sexually intact male and purebred status, researchers say.
Pharmacokinetics of hydromorphone hydrochloride in healthy dogs
Hydromorphone has a short half-life, suggesting that frequent dosing intervals are needed. Based on pharmacokinetic parameters calculated in this study, 0.1 mg/kg IV or SC q 2 hours or a constant rate infusion of hydromorphone at 0.03 mg/kg/hour are suggested for future studies to assess the analgesic effect of hydromorphone.
Evaluation of common vaginal tunic ligation during field castration in draught colts
Common vaginal tunic ligation cuts the incidence of omental herniation and eventration in draught colts undergoing routine field castration, research shows. The study, appearing in the Equine Veterinary Journal, concludes that the procedure should be considered for males deemed at high risk for significant post-castration complications.
A better way to treat feline diabetics?
The most important thing you must remember when using this radical dosing scheme is CAREFUL and ACCURATE MONITORING. The potential for overdosing is HUGE but I believe the BENEFIT of immediately reversing glucose toxicity and achieving remission far outweighs this risk.
Does tethering dogs cause/increase aggression?
In the mid-1990s at Cornell, Katherine Houpt did a study looking at behaviors in sled dogs maintained on tethers and those maintained in kennels. The study showed the dogs displayed normal, well adjusted behaviors when on the tethers compared to the chain-link kennels.
Are childproof containers required?
My practice manager and head technician went to a local conference and came back saying that *all* dispensed medication must be in a childproof container. This includes ointments. Is this true?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 27, 9:30 p.m. EDT (May 28, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 1, 10 p.m. EDT (June 2, 2 a.m. GMT)
Join Katharine Lunn, BVMS, MS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM, for Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia In Dogs: An Update.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
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Learn how to be a Super VINner!
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From The VINDEX: Clinical Trials
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Funny Bones:
Lecturer Stories
"At Texas A&M we had a very sweet professor of histology who used 'essentially' and 'if you will' way too often - more than once per minute. As much as we giggled about that, it makes me wonder how often I say 'like', 'you know', 'um' or something to my clients."
What's Your Diagnosis?
* DI Challenge 2
* Dental Brain-Teaser 71
* Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Associate - Updated and New:
* Is Heterochromia a pathological disease or a normal finding?
* Explore the rest of the Associate!
Book Review of the Week:
Veterinary Medical Team Handbook
Purchase this book in the VIN Bookstore!
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Worms and Germs Blog and more…
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: EVECCS, ACVIM and SEVC.
This course is now open for enrollment!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Basic Fish Medicine
May 20 - June 17, 2008
(Also open to staff at www.VSPN.org) Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
May 12 - June 7, 2008 Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part I
June 8 - September 14 Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
June 12 - August 14, 2008 Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
June 23 - July 14, 2008 Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis
July 8 - August 19 Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module C
August 21 - October 23, 2008 Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 26 - January 11. For information on other CE courses check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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