Canine Lymphoma Survey Results
A couple of months ago VINners participated in a survey exploring treatments for canine lymphoma. 463 VINners provided complete or partial data and the results are now available in the VIN Library. The results of the survey will be used to help Dr. Bob Rosenthal (VIN Oncology Consultant) design a clinical study examining these issues. Even if you didn't participate in the study, take a moment to check out the discussion. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
News reported for YOU... VIN News Service Needs Your Feedback Share News with nonVINners -- The VIN News Service (without access to the community discussions) is now publicly available at news.vin.com. Check it out and share it. Be a VIN Newshound:
VNS is here to give YOU a voice and report news that is important to YOU. Got an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Post it on the boards or email News@vin.com.
Have You Explored Associate Yet?
Associate can help you with your feline, canine, public health and foreign animal disease/bioterrorism questions. - The Book sections of Associate (canine and feline) have many new and updated disease chapters that serve as a great "starting point" for your clinical questions.
- The public health and foreign animal disease sections are invaluable up-to-date resources to help you with questions regarding zoonoses, bioterrorism, and foreign animal diseases.
- The Tool section allows you to work through cases, clinical sign by clinical sign, building a list of diseases to consider. (It won't build a true "differential diagnosis" but it is a great reminder of conditions you might have forgotten to consider in those "tougher" cases.)
The Fight Against Cancer
Successfully treating cancer is one of the greatest challenges faced by both human and veterinary practitioners. Learn more about recent developments in veterinary oncology in the Oncology Specialty Center. An array of resources including pertinent FAQs and client handouts, open access oncology journals and links to laboratory websites have been compiled in one easy-to-use location. The Oncology Specialty Center can be reached through the About Page of the Oncology Message Folder and the Specialties Center page in the VIN Library. Head East for Great CE
The Tufts' Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference takes place in Sturbridge, MA September 9 - 12. Mark your calendar now and check out the proceedings from the 2007 meeting to see what you can expect.
New in VeterinaryPartner:
Texas Farm Radio
Adipose tissue transplantation may be a potential treatment for diabetes, atherosclerosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Adipose tissue dysfunction is accompanied by abnormal lipid distribution and storage which contributes to diseases like diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and atherosclerosis. A personalized depot specific liposuction to remove the inactive adipocytes, followed by adipocyte repopulation, could be useful in the treatment of these diseases.
Degenerative myelopathy in 18 Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs
The distribution of axonal degeneration resembled that reported in German Shepherd Dog degenerative myelopathy, but differed with respect to the transverse and longitudinal extent of the lesions within more clearly defined funicular areas. Although these lesion differences might reflect disease longevity, they could also indicate a form of degenerative myelopathy unique to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog.
Thermal effects of mobile phones on facial nerves and surrounding soft tissue
The radiofrequency radiation emitted from a mobile phone can cause temporary facial nerve dysfunction that can be due to temporary temperature increase in the soft tissue around the facial nerve.
Website spam: Tagged
I got an invitation from one of the consultants to view some pictures. While I have respect for this consultant, I have never met nor even chatted with her so I doubt the invitation was from her. Hopefully she won't be offended that I deleted the email.
Accommodating an employee whose military spouse is deployed
If I compromise and let her go, but ask her to wait until he is actually home or close to being home, would I have to defend the decision to let her have unpaid time off to other employees whose spouses are not in the service? I understand that some time in the future he could be killed or wounded and his being in combat is emotionally trying for her. I am all for supporting the families of soldiers. I let this employee have unpaid time off so she could see him depart three months ago. I only have three employees and this is a real strain on the rest of us.
Medication options for chronic pain
Metacam initially helped then seemed to fail. Added-in Amantadine and tramadol with no improvement. Washed-out and started Rimadyl August 2008 with initial improvement. Lameness progressed further and tramadol was added in with this NSAID. Started Gabapentin late April, no improvement.
Hand hygiene: guidelines and effectiveness of hand santizers vs. hand washing
The physical act of handwashing can be superior for some bugs, but studies from human medicine have not seen increases in infections caused by these bugs in response to introduction of hand sanitizers. The increased compliance and ability to put sanitizers throughout the clinics are great advantages.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 16, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, June 17, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, June 18, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase.
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 21, 10 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, June 22, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Angela Lennox, DVM, DABVP (Av), for a discussion on Sedation Instead Of Anesthesia in exotics.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions. Want to See What You've Been Missing?
Click the Rounds button on VIN's main navigation bar and read the transcripts of the last few Rounds, click the complete list of Rounds to get to the list of the last 300 Rounds transcripts or click on Rounds and Discussions in the VIN Library. Rounds are also searchable via the Search button. Just remember to choose Rounds (under the Clinical Resources tab) as the "Source" in your search parameters. For All You Multi-Taskers:
Download VINCasts to your MP3 player and listen to previous Rounds sessions while you run errands, exercise or steal a few minutes of me-time. Recent Rounds
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Educate Your Clients
Help your clients to be better informed pet owners with the Client Education Resources listed in the VIN Library. Find even more no-cost, advertising-free, independent online information that you can trust at VeterinaryPartner.com. The Client Brochure was created as an easy way to explain to clients how being a VIN member impacts the quality of veterinary care that you provide. It also highlights the VIN client handout website, VeterinaryPartner.com, where your clients can go to learn more about a health issue concerning their pets. VIN members can order a pack of 25 brochures for FREE in the VIN Bookstore.
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- Enter HEARTWORM ANTIGEN TESTS, not just HEARTWORM, if that's what you really want to search.
- General terms like KIDNEY can sometimes be useful, but a more specific descriptor such as RENAL FAILURE or KIDNEY FAILURE is often more helpful.
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Funny Bones:
Another year at the rodeo
"So, having attended the rodeo in a number of following years and having to deal with other issues equally daunting but less stressful due to my now burgeoning experience and confidence, I head out this past weekend to attend yet another Saturday of the Lea Park Rodeo, with my kit, 'just in case' or what I now call 'for when everything goes to hell'."
What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Public Health Case 21
Dental Brain Teaser 76
Ophthomology Fun Case 85
Associate - Updated and New:
Eosinophilic granuloma in the dog
Explore the rest of Associate!
Book Review of the Week
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Second Edition
Purchase it in the VIN Bookstore! Website of the Week
NIH Senior Health and more... eVetsites Tip of the Week
New Template Submissions
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: SEVC, PVC, and ESFM
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
August 17 - September 14, 2009 The fifth module will be devoted to the treatment of orthodontic malocclusions and fractures of the maxilla and mandible. Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
September 14 - October 5, 2009 The sixth module discusses anesthesia, both local and general, pre-, intra- and post-operative pain management. The last portion is devoted to health, safety and ergonomics of veterinary dentistry and designing the dental suite. Practical Avian Medicine Module 9
Avian Anesthesia and Surgery
July 7 - July 21, 2009 Module 9 will cover avian anesthesia and analgesia, soft tissue surgery. For information on other CE courses check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's 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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