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Health News Alert: On Wednesday, the U.S. government banned the sale of prairie dogs, prohibited the importation of African rodents, and recommended smallpox vaccinations for people exposed to monkeypox.
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VINner Newsletter Bank
The Newsletter Article Bank is now available. Thanks to VINners' contributions, we're starting a collection of articles written by members that you can use in your clinic's newsletters. We hope that if you want to use some articles, you'll contribute some that you've written.
Use of an ipsilateral vascularized ulnar transposition autograft for limb-sparing surgery of the distal radius in dogs: an anatomic and clinical study
The distal aspect of the canine ulna can be used as a vascularized transposition autograft to replace distal radial defects, and viability can be maintained.
Plasma Concentrations of Enrofloxacin in Psittacine Birds Offered Water Medicated With 200 mg/L of the Injectable Formulation of Enrofloxacin
As a general suggestion, medicated drinking water is probably appropriate for treatment of systemic pathogens with a MIC of 0.05 ug/ml or lower in psittacine birds. Note that bacteria designated as "susceptible" to enrofloxacin by a standard disk diffusion susceptibility test may have a MIC as high as 0.5 ug/ml, so disk diffusion test results may not be appropriate for predicting treatment success.
Canine Pyothorax: Pleural Anatomy and Pathophysiology
Although the cause of pyothorax in most dogs is unknown, most investigators support the theory that aspiration of grass awns represents a common etiology in pleural infections.
Management of Deep Corneal Ulcers
Grafting with corneal tissue is the most physiologic choice for surgical repair of corneal ulcers. More controlled studies of xenografts are required before use of this type of graft becomes common in surgical management of deep corneal ulcers.
Streptozocin For Insulinomas In Ferrets
Streptozoocin was used in the 70s and 80s in ferrets in a laboratory setting to induce vomition because it is a very potent emetic in them. For this reason, to my knowledge, nobody has tried it for insulinoma in them.
Selling To Catalogs
This month's JAVMA says that selling these types of products to wholesalers is unethical.
Can I Assign An Employee To Handle OSHA Requirements?
We've used a company called MedSafe as an outside OSHA management for our clinics for several years. It does our staff training and clinic inspections yearly, then recommends what needs to be "fixed" and provides phone consultation throughout the year if needed. Does anyone else use an outside source?
Chest Rads: Cancer Or Fungal?
One trick that might help is to put a tiny "dollop" of barium paste on the masses and then radiograph; the barium should tell you exactly where the subcutaneous masses are located.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 15 - NO Rounds
It's Father's Day in the USA. Spend some time with your family.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 17, 9:30 pm ET -
How was your day today? Stop by, have a fistful of cookies (they're calorie free, online!), and tell us all about it!
Rounds Room
How To Course: Part 3
Wednesday, June 18, 9:30 -
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this FREE three part course! (PSST! The How To Course is a great way for even the experienced VINners to pick up tips.)
Reminder!! The How To Course: Part 3 (June 18) will cover the new Search form.
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
* Immunology of Tumors
* Aussie Rounds: Small Animal Malignancies
* Creating Raving Fans
* Canine & Feline Neurologic Examinations
* Sled Dog Racing and Vet Med
* Internal Medicine Rounds
* Aussie Rounds: Immunosupp Tx: IMHA/IMT
 Abstract Of The Week:
Seven Ferret Vaccination-Site Fibrosarcomas
Book Review:
Equine Color Genetics, Second Edition
Website Of The Week:
Parasitic Disease Information, and more....
Survey of The Week Results:
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Consumer Reports And Vet Med
* Monkeypox
* Vet School Didn't Prepare Me For ...
* What's With This Elbow?
Organ System Review: Module B
- Plan to take the ABVP General Exam?
- Want a comprehensive review of what's new in the pathophysiology & treatment of disease in dogs and cats?
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review is the course for you. We have 2 great modules to go! Dates: June 19 - Aug 14, 2003
Realtime Sessions: Thurdays 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (US) Credit Hours: 16 Topics and Instructors Module B:
Course Coordinator: Katherine M. James,DVM, PhD Wks 1 & 2: Neurology - William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM & Linda Shell, DVM, DACVIM
Wk 3: Infectious Disease (cats) - Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP & Stacey Hoffman, DVM, MA, DACVIM
Wk 4: Infectious Disease (dogs) - Stacey Hoffman, DVM, MA, DACVIM
Wk 5: Pharmacology - Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP & Katrina Mealey,DVM, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM
Wk 6: Neph./Urology - Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD & Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN
Wk 7: Fluid/Acid Base - Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Wk 8: Reproduction - Kit Kampschmidt, DVM & Joni Freshman, DVM, MS, DACVIM To Register: Visit Organ System and ABVP Core Examination B and click on the Enroll now link Registration for Module C is also open:
Module C (Sept 4 - Oct 30, 2003) includes the following topics: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Respiratory.*
* Topics subject to change.
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