Quiet in the Courtroom -- 'cause here come the New VIN Library!!
Information is the currency of our trade -- and the VIN library is stock full of information. But too much of a good thing can be hard to manage -- and that defines the current state of the VIN Library. Entropy has truly taken over and disorder has conquered order, making it hard to find what you are looking for by browsing the library. Thank goodness for the VIN Search -- it is the best way to really find what you need. But sometimes you do want to browse -- that's what a library is meant to allow. So...take one last look at the current VIN library because later this week, you are going to see the launch of the NEW Library on VIN! If we have succeeded, the information you're seeking will be only a few clicks away. Keep your eye on the Library later this week and if all goes as planned, before Friday it will be all shiney and new. We hope you like it!
Skin is in: Dermatology Notebook
This quick reference notebook written by VIN Consultant Carol Foil, BS, MS, DVM, DACVD contains the dermatology information you want and need --- normals, drug information, dietary information, and much more. Check out the Dermatology Library! It also includes Carol's top dermatology picks from conference proceedings, VIN Message Boards discussions, VIN Rounds and World Wide Web resources.
Gear Up For September Conferences
If you're looking for some great late summer CE, there's still time to register. The European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Congress is September 13-15, in Budapest, Hungary. Or if you want something farther west, pre-registration is open until August 17 for the International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium, September 26-30, in New Orleans, LA. Catch up on last year's proceedings in the VIN Library:
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Omega-3 fatty acids in Boxer dogs with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
These data suggest that fish oil, but not flax oil, supplementation for 6 weeks reduces arrhythmia in Boxers with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and that it could be useful in treating this common disease. Further studies are needed to determine optimal dose and duration of treatment.
Chordae tendineae rupture in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease: prevalence, survival, and prognostic factors (114 cases, 2001-2006)
Degenerative mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common heart disease in small breed dogs, and chordae tendineae rupture (CTR) is a potential complication of this disease. CTR is associated with a higher overall survival time than previously supposed. Its prognosis mostly depends on a combination of clinical and biochemical factors.
Efficacy of inactivated vaccines against H5N1 avian influenza infection in ducks
In this report, a bivalent H5N9+H7N1 oil emulsion vaccine is compared, in ducks, to a monovalent H5N3 oil emulsion vaccine that has been derived by reverse genetics with an H5 from A/chicken/Vietnam/C58/04. While both vaccines protected against morbidity, the monovalent vaccine provided effective protection, with no evidence of shedding of the challenge virus and no serological response to the H5N1 challenge virus.
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy in equine musculoskeletal disease: scientific fact or clinical fiction?
The goal in the therapeutic use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in musculoskeletal disease is to harness the regenerative nature of these cells focussing on their potential to grow new tissues and organs to replace damaged or diseased tissue. The promise of functional tissue engineering to replace old parts with new fully justifies the interest. At present, however, it is important to balance the understanding of our current limitations with a desire to progress the technology.
Chronic kitten diarrhea: switch to a canned, high protein, low carbohydrate diet; diet suggestions
I think it behooves all of us in feline medicine to get these cats off of the grain-overloading that many have drummed into our clients (worrying about the tartar on the teeth) and onto balanced, high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets. I start at the kitten exam, since most of the folks I see have received "kitten kits" from the major manufacturers and are already starting the little ones on corn, soy, and wheat gluten.
How to diagnose a ruptured tympanic membrane when the membrane is not visible; yeast otitis media in dogs
What you are seeing is very common. Often when the tympanic membrane (TM) cannot be seen, it is because of a waxy buildup in front of the TM. I have had dogs with vestibular signs get normal very quickly after removing a wax plug. There may be increased air pressure in the bulla from the plug. I have two suggestions for you...
How much to spend on marketing/advertising and how to make marketing more efficient
Truthfully, marketing should be looked at in 2 ways: ‘Marketing to Existing Customers’ and ‘Marketing to Potential Clients.’ 'Marketing to Existing Clients’ will help your clients provide better care to their animals while adding revenue to your hospital. ‘Marketing to Potential Clients’ should be aimed at people moving to your area, and this can be researched through local chambers of commerce.
Dog with a mandibular fracture: fracture stabilization and root canal therapy needed
This is classic. Clients often decide to do nothing without understanding the potential sequella such as abscessation, distant spread of bacteria, chronic neuropathic pain and central sensitization.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 10, 9:30 pm (July 11, 01:30 am GMT)
The year is now half over. Are you on track to accomplish your goals for 2007? Stop by and share with your colleagues!
Use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, July 11, 9:30 pm (July 12, 01:30 am GMT)
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 15, 10 pm (July 16, 02:00 am GMT)
Join Ed Guiducci, JD, and David Mittenthal, CPA, for LLC Versus “S” Corporations: What Is Best For Veterinary Practices?
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
How to Hire a Relief Vet EBM Journal Club Bovine Viral Diarrhea Alternative Exit Strategies Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club Fluid Therapy: When, Where and How? What's That Lump? Know Before You Cut How To Select And Hire A Consultant
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Plan to hire a new grad!
The best graduating seniors are regular VIN users. Post your position in VetQuest Classifieds. Please use the Positions Offered -- New Graduates category as this is where we encourage the 2007 Graduates to search for open positions.
Associate - Updated and New:
* Learn the difference between Dacryops and Dacryocystitis in dogs
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* Dental Brain-Teaser 63
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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: AAV, SWVS and ECVIM.
From the Boards:
*What Are These Crystals?
*What's This Mutt Made Of?
*Is This Ivermectin Toxicity?
*Using "Specialist" In Advertising
Nutrition and Adjunctive Therapy in Cancer Patients
This course will address supportive, palliative and integrative therapies and approaches to enhance and improve quality of life in the cancer patient in addition to using standard therapy (chemo, radiation, surgery). Standard cancer therapies and approaches will NOT be covered in great depth during this course. Instructors:
Greg Ogilvie, DVM, DACVIM (Specialties of Internal Medicine, Oncology)
Susan Wynn, DVM
Betsy Hershey, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), CVA Dates:
August 1 - August 22, 2007 Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, August 1, 8 and 15; 9:00 - 11:00 pm ET (Thursdays, 01:00 - 03:00 am GMT) CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
Member/$100, Non-Member/$169 by July 18, 2007;
Member/$111, Non-Member/$188 after July 18, 2007 Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks:
Feline Oncology - Ogilvie, Moore - 2001 Managing the Canine Cancer Patient - Ogilvie, Moore - 2006 Veterinary Herbal Medicine - Wynn, Fougere - 2007. Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture - Xie, Preast - 2006 All are available in the VIN Bookstore. Be sure to login to receive your member discount. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Nutrition and Adjunctive Therapy in Cancer Patients page.
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