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You've done a VIN Search and didn't find quite what you need to know. Now what? Post your question on the VIN Message Boards and get the input of your fellow VINners, including those extra special VINners, the VIN Consultants. To get the quickest response, be sure to post in the most specific folder. For example, one of the busiest folders on VIN is Internal Medicine. If you have a problem diabetic, try posting in the Endocrinology folder. If you have a painful Dachshund, post in the Neurology folder. Posting in the most specific folder directs your question to the VINners most interested in your particular concern. If you've never posted, there are plenty of resources to make you a 'posting pro' in no time. - The How To course meets the first 3 Wednesdays of every month. Week 2 focuses on the VIN Message Boards. If you don't have time to attend the live sessions, there is a self-study option.
- The Message Board FAQs are a quick reference to the basic (How can I find my post to check for replies?) and more advanced (How can I get input from people in multiple folders?) features of the Message Boards.
- Kim Schiller's rounds on How to Get the Most from Your Posts.
The next time you need help with a challenging case or just want to share a laugh, post to the VIN Message Boards and connect with your fellow VINners!
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The best part of the VIN community is the active participation of you and your colleagues.VIN truly is... For Veterinarians, By Veterinarians. The VIN staff loves to hear from you; in fact many of the best tools and resources on VIN have come directly from VIN community feedback. Click the little envelope on any VIN navigation bar to email Feedback@vin.com and let your voice be heard!
Heartworm Happenings: Mark your Calendar!
The American Heartworm Society will hold the 12th Triennial Heartworm Symposium in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention July 13 - 15, 2007, in Washington, D.C. The Symposium brings together the leading authorities for discussion on the latest research and findings on heartworm disease, treatment and prevention. The following topics will be discussed: client compliance vs. resistance, Wolbachia and the use of doxycycline, new developments in feline heartworm disease, genetic sensitivity to preventives and new product data. You do not need to register for the complete AVMA conference to attend the Heartworm Symposium. Register today! Pet Food Recall Resources: In case you were unable to attend...
NAVDF 2006 Proceedings Online - Browse by speaker/category or search by topic.
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Sample collection and handling: getting accurate results
This article discusses some of the routinely encountered problems (and how to avoid them) associated with performing the more commonly requested tests: complete blood cell counts, chemistry profiles, coagulation testing, and cytology specimens.
Clinicopathological findings and results of bone marrow aspiration in dogs with cutaneous mast cell tumours: 157 cases (1999-2002)
Our study suggests that a bone marrow sample is not indicated for routine staging but maybe indicated for those dogs with mast cell tumours having either an abnormal haemogram (neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinophilia, basophilia, anaemia and thrombocytopenia) or presenting for tumour regrowth, progression or new occurrenc
Determining the significance of persistent lymphocytosis
The first step in distinguishing nonneoplastic from neoplastic lymphocytosis is immunophenotyping by flow cytometry to determine the phenotypic diversity of the circulating cells.
Bloated Betta: treatment suggestions for coelomic cyst found on ultrasound
My male betta fish has had a swollen abdomen for about 2 weeks. Thus far, none of the ultrasonographers have laughed at my request for an ultrasound exam. I just had to find one with a small enough probe.
Criteria for diagnosing atopic dermatitis
First step is to identify and treat secondary infections (and important differential diagnoses like scabies). Second step is to rule out food allergy with a strict dietary trial. Third step is to apply these criteria ...
Lung aspirates and thoracic radiographs from a cat with histoplasmosis
Great job with your lung aspirate. You have identified Histoplasmosis. The lung rads are also classic for this. Histo is not directly contagious to the other cats, but it's obviously in the environment so they are at risk of exposure by common source.
Carrots as treats: how many is too many? Hypercarotenemia
Have a 1 year old rottie that loves to eat carrots. Owner notes they bought a 10# bag last week and dog has eaten the whole thing. I read that AAFCO recommends less than 250,000 IU/kg daily. How much vitamin A is in a carrot and how do I decide how many is too many??
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 3, 10:00 pm ET (02:00 am, June 4 GMT)
Join Byron Farquer, DVM, for Alternative Exit Strategies For Low-Grossing Practices.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
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What's on your mind this week? Stop by and tell us!
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How to use VIN: Part 1
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Recent Rounds
Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club Fluid Therapy: When, Where and How? What's That Lump? Know Before You Cut How To Select And Hire A Consultant Feline Heartworm Disease (AAFP) Intuitively Diagnose and Treat Allergies Medicine From The Inside Out: Part 4 Osteoarthritis And Oxidative Stress: Part 3 Mentorship for New Grads and "Old" Owners Liver Damage And Oxidative Stress: Part 2 Update On Urolithiasis Introduction To Oxidative Stress: Part 1 Coping With The Death Of A Pet (AAFP) 2007 US Tax Update
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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: ACVIM, Pacific Vet and AHS.
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Clinical Applications of Evidence-Based Medicine
The goal of this course is to provide participants with the tools to use evidence-based medicine as part of professional practice. Unlike our human medical counterparts, the veterinary profession does not have large volumes of summarized research to support many therapies, prognoses, etiologies, and diagnoses. This means that the burden is on veterinary practitioners to treat patients based on their practice experience combined with an understanding of available evidence from research. However, not all research has the same weight. This course will describe how to glean and evaluate information from research manuscripts. The course will have five two-hour sections corresponding to each week of the five-week course. The course should be a lively discussion in the framework of real examples. Instructors:
Richard Evans, Ph.D
Wanda Gordon-Evans, DVM, DACVS Dates:
July 3 - August 7, 2007 Real-time sessions: Tuesday evenings: July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Wednesdays, 01:30 - 03:30 am GMT) CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$175, Non-Member/$266 by June 19, 2007;
Member/$194, Non-Member/$296 after June 19, 2007 Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks: Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine - Cockcroft, Holmes; Blackwell Publishing Limited - 2003
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount. How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine, 3rd edition - Greenhalgh, Blackwell Publishing Professional - 2006
May be available from online retailers. Evidence-Based Medicine, How to Practice and Teach EBM, 3rd edition - Straus, Richardson, Glasziou, Haynes; Elsevier Health - 2005
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Clinical Applications of Evidence-Based Medicine page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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