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As part of a significant upgrade to VIN's systems, VIN and VSPN will be offline and temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, July 6 at 3 AM eastern US time (VIN time). We expect this interruption to last 2 hours, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this interruption may cause. Other times around the world: US Pacific Time - Midnight - Wed 7/6
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Test Your Radiology Knowledge!
Check out Dr. Martha Moon Larson's Thoracic Radiograph Library. This collection of radiographs illustrates normal films and common abnormal lung patterns. Try taking the quiz first to test yourself and then review the collection to improve your knowledge.
New in the VIN Library!
In response to heavy discussion in the VIN community, Trilostane: Pharmacokinetics, Safety, Side Effects, Anesthesia, Blood Work Changes was compiled and made available by your very own consultants Drs. Carlos Melian, Ellen Behrend, Sherri Wilson, and Linda Shell.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
Pathology of bartonella endocarditis in six dogs
Features of Bartonella endocarditis included a combination of fibrosis, mineralization, endothelial proliferation, and neovascularization with variable inflammation. None of these features is specific; however, the combination is distinct both from endocarditis caused by culturable bacteria and from endocardiosis. Ultrastructural analyses revealed both extracellular and intraendothelial bacteria. Clinical history, serology, and PCR are currently necessary to establish an etiologic diagnosis of Bartonella endocarditis.
Altered oxidant-antioxidant profile in canine mammary tumours
This study suggests that upregulation of antioxidants induced by lipid peroxidation confers a selective growth advantage to tumour cells over their adjacent normal counterparts.
First report on the occurrence of 'Helicobacter heilmannii' in the stomach of rabbits
Biopsy specimens were collected from different stomach regions of 23 rabbits (10 pet rabbits, 10 industrial animals, and 3 research animals). Seven rabbits (four pet, two industrial animals, and one research animal) tested positive. H. felis and H. salomonis, hitherto presumed to be naturally hosted by cats and dogs, were detected in three animals and one animal, respectively. One of these animals had been completely devoid of any form of contact with cats or dogs.
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterisation of Pasteurella multocida Isolated from Pigs at Slaughter in New Zealand
Establishment of species-specific, capsular and toxin PCR assays allowed the rapid screening of isolates of P. multocida, while serotyping provided an additional tool for epidemiological and tracing purposes.
Clients Want Us To Stay Late, Open Early, Or Be Open Just For Them
For things like boarding and picking up meds, I used to tell clients we closed a half hour earlier. In other words if we closed at 5PM, we'd tell them 4:30. I hate waiting after hours for boarders to be picked up and I also used to hate the irate call about a client getting there "just 5 minutes after we closed". So, we'd tell them a 1/2 hour earlier and we knew that when we left at 5PM we'd given the client every chance to make it.
Metacam Dosing/Dispensing
Clinical studies and anecdotal reports of Metacam use in cats suggest the following protocol may be safe and effective for long term treatment of chronic pain ...
Pallative Care Using Doxo For Dog With Metastatic Hemangiosarcoma? Protocol For Doxorubicin
Just saw a 14 year old Standard Poodle mix today, that we diagnosed December 15 2004 with HSA (CD31+) everywhere: spleen, epaxial muscles, scapula, large intrathoracic mass pushing the heart to the right side, etc.). I was at that point hoping that a cycle of chemo would make him live through the Holliday Season. The dog is doing wonderfully well (and still has hair!), and the thing is in PR (I amost wrote nCR!), has a Hct of 43%, ... It's got to be one of those Christmas miracles. As long as it lasts (and Sammy is the sweetest!).
Increased Calcium and Stones in a Dog - Correction of Calcium For Albumin? Choice of Antibiotics in UTIs Prior to Culture Results? Abstract Re: E Coli ABX Resistance
Multidrug-resistant opportunistic pathogens have become endemic to the veterinary hospital environment. ......... Review of 21 retrospective and prospective hospital-acquired E. coli infections revealed that the isolates had similar antibiotic resistance profiles, characterized by resistance to most cephalosporins, beta-lactams, and the beta-lactamase inhibitor clavulanic acid as well as resistance to tetracycline, spectinomycin, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, and gentamicin.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 5, 9:30 pm ET
Been to any interesting outdoor events (art, theater, sporting events) lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, July 6, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course
AAFP Rounds (VINners Welcome)
Sunday, July 10, 8 pm ET
Join Sherri Wilson, DVM, DACVIM, for Feline Diabetes and the Somogyi Effect.
Click here to access the AAFP Rounds page, then click Classroom to attend this session.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 10, 10 pm ET
Join us for a panel discussion on Research Abstracts from ACVIM 2005.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Pathology of Bartonella Endocarditis in Six Dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 40
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Online Clinical Pathology Tutorials, and more…
Book Review of the Week:
Small Animal Dermatology
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* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Create PDF documents from the Print Command
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: AVMA, AAV, and CVC.
From the Boards:
* Getting Ureteroliths To Move
* TPLO Measuring Tool
* Cross-Match Before Transfusing?
* Prevent Actinic Keratosis?
Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis:
What Can You Learn From a Smear of Schmutz
Collection and evaluation of a cytology preparation can be a quick, relatively noninvasive way to obtain information about a lesion or effusion. Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis is a NEW CE course is designed to provide veterinarians with detailed information on collection and interpretation of these samples. Instructors:
Joyce S. Knoll, VMD, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
Perry Bain, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
Denise Wunn, DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
Deborah Davis, DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology) Dates:
September 13 - October 25, 2005
Real Time Sessions:
Tuesday evenings; 9:00 - 11:00 PM ET CE Hours: 12 CE credits Tuition:
Member/$184, Non-Member/$270 by August 30, 2005;
Member/$204, Non-Member/$300 after August 30, 2005; To Register:
Visit the Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis page and click on the Enroll Now link.
Looking for more great CE?
Other scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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