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Effect of Intravenous Mannitol upon the Resistive Index in Complete Unilateral Renal Obstruction in Dogs
Administration of mannitol may be useful as another diuretic agent to identify unilateral ureteral obstruction on Doppler sonographic examination.

Etiology of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Dogs
Dogs with PDA should not be used for breeding, regardless of breed.



Plasma Transfusion
Plasma transfusions are safely given without a crossmatch since they contain no red blood cells. True or False?

Closing On Saturdays Has Not Hurt My Income!!
The less quantifiable, but equally important factors: happier staff, happier doctor, better use of clinic time, more thoroughly cared-for clients and patients, etc.



Organ System Review: Module B
It's not too late to sign up for the Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course. 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.

CE for your Veterinary Support Staff

VSPN is offering ECG - Electrocardiography - Basic Interpretation, a 6 CE hour course for technicians and support staff. This course will cover ECG interpretation basics, the normal pathways of electrical activity in the heart and the different dysrhythmias, which may be seen in anesthesia patients. We will cover the causes of the different dysrhythmias, and proper treatments.

Ask your staff to visit VSPN's CE page for more information.

 

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!
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How To Course: Part 3
Learn to Use VIN's New Search

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!! This How To Course: Part 3 covers the new Search form.
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Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 22, 10 pm ET -
Join Dr. Karen Felsted for another great Practice Management Rounds.
Rounds Room




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....

Newly-Updated In VIN:

*The Household Poisonous Plant Book
*Public (Sponsored) CE Courses Library page

New In VeterinaryPartner
(VIN's Client-Friendly Site) - we built it for you and your clients. Please let us know how we can make it better -- for you:

*Pregnant Dog Care
*Iguana Age And Expected Size
*Litterbox Cleanliness

Survey of The Week Results:
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

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

From the Boards:
* Consumer Reports And Vet Med
* Monkeypox
* Vet School Didn't Prepare Me For ...
* What's With This Elbow?



Hot topics in the news and on your Message Boards:



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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