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What Do You Want to Learn Today? Scheduled VIN CE courses include: Use the CE button on VIN's main nav bar to learn more about these courses -- and to enroll! And Classes for Your Staff... Upcoming VSPN CE Classes: VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Newly Added To VIN:
Feline Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Stomatitis Newly Added To VeterinaryPartner.com:
Diagnostic Ultrasonography of Equine Lens and Posterior Segment Abnormalities
Ultrasonography also provided critical information with regard to the potential for surgical removal of cataracts and was a valuable component of postsurgical follow-up.
Modified Vaccinia Virus Ankara as a Vaccine Against Feline Coronavirus: Immunogenicity and Efficacy
Vaccinated kittens developed FIPV-specific antibodies after immunization, however, none of them was protected against FIPV.
Hemotrophic Mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas): A Review and New Insights Into Pathogenic Potential
Phylogenetic evidence strongly supports the reclassification of Haemobartonella and Eperythrozoon spp as hemotrophic mycoplasma organisms. PCR assays now are available for the diagnosis of hemoplasma infection, and real-time quantitative PCR may provide additional information about the significance of a positive PCR result as well as help monitor treatment.
Glucocorticoid Dose Effects on the Duration of Increased Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Dogs
Short-acting glucocorticoids administered to dogs at anti-inflammatory doses can cause increased serum alkaline phosphatase activity which may require three weeks after the end of treatment to return to baseline concentrations.
Canine Distemper Outbreak, California
If a dog is solidly immune, it won't shed vaccine virus because the virus won't have a chance to replicate.
Spayed Or Not?
Run an LH test. If the LH is high, she has been spayed. If the LH is low, go diving for ovaries.
Discounts for Bulk Purchases?
The discount they get from us, if you want to call it that, is that they pay the dispensing fee less frequently if they buy a larger quantity. That's all. Do you really want to be CostCoVet?
Kennel Cough Despite Vaccination
The vaccine still contains the old Bordetella, rather than the strains that are most pathogenic now. The vaccines have not changed but the disease-producing strains have and the old vaccines do not protect against all Bordetella isolates. That is why you can still see clinical disease in the face of a good vaccination program.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 8, 9:30 pm ET -
Halfway through the year. How's it going? Stop by and share!
Rounds Room
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, June 9, 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
VIN/AAFP Rounds
Sunday, June 13, 10 pm ET -
Join Keith Hnilica, DVM, DACVD, for Eight Emerging Dermatoses In Cats. (Psst! You don't have to be a member of AAFP to attend. All VINners are welcome!)
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Alendronate And Zoledronate Are Inhibitors Of Osteosarcoma Cell Growth In Vitro
What's Your Diagnosis?
Megaesophagus?
Website Of The Week:
Canine Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
Book Review:
Critical Care - Quick-Look Series In Veterinary Medicine
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Add A Newsletter To Your eVetsite VIN.com
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, AVMA, NEVC, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Our Favorite Drugs
* Dog With Allergies
* Tamiflu And Parvo
* Unilateral Dry Nose
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 studies 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/$256, Non-Member/$359 To Register: Visit the VIN main CE page and click on the Enroll Now link for Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B.
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