Sink Your Teeth into Dentistry!
The Veterinary Dental Encyclopedia is a continuously evolving resource generously contributed by Jan Bellows, DVM, AVDC, ABVP for the use and education of VINners. It features a review of the basics and offers a glimpse into advanced dentistry -- all illustrated with photos and radiographs. Don't miss the collection of case studies!
Canine Mammary Tumors
(A VCS/VCOG Clinical Investigation)
Have you ever wondered how often, and after how long, do dogs with mammary gland tumors develop a subsequent mammary gland tumor? It seems like a basic question -- but no one knows! Help VCS and VIN answer this question by participating in this survey. Contribute to the future of our profession -- participate!
Found "Gold"? Stash It in MyStuff!
We've all been there... after a bit of tinkering, your VIN Database Search produced just what you wanted to know now -- and likely will want to know, again, in the future.
Keep your results at your fingertips -- Save your golden Search results in your MyStuff. Click "Add Search Results to MyStuff". Next time you need the same information, find it by clicking MyVIN on the VIN Main Navigation Bar. Are you a power VINner who refines your searches by selecting (clicking the check boxes) the best of the best from your Search results and displaying them as a custom Search result (Display Checked)? You too can stash your gold by choosing "Add Checked Results to MyStuff". Happy Searching!
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Surgical revision of the urethral stoma following perineal urethrostomy in 11 cats: (1998-2004)
Failure to dissect beyond the bulbourethral glands and inadequate mucosa-to-skin apposition resulted in postoperative stricture formation. Stoma revisions were performed a median of 71 days following the initial perineal urethrostomy, indicating that long-term evaluation of cases is necessary.
Effects of the application of neck pressure by a collar or harness on intraocular pressure in dogs
Intraocular pressure increased significantly from baseline when pressure was applied via a collar but not via a harness. Based on the results of the study, dogs with weak or thin corneas, glaucoma, or conditions for which an increase in IOP could be harmful should wear a harness instead of a collar, especially during exercise or activity.
Potential role of Clostridium difficile as a cause of duodenitis-proximal jejunitis in horses
Toxigenic strains of Clostridium difficile were isolated from 10/10 (100%) of horses with duodenitis-proximal jejunitis and 1/16 controls (P<0.0001). No other known pathogenic clostridia were isolated from either group. Results of this study suggest that C. difficile might be an important cause of this syndrome.
Pemphigus foliaceus in 91 dogs
Clinical signs of the disease included crusts (n=79), pustules (n=36), and alopecia (n=33). Lesions were most common on the trunk (n=53), inner pinnae (n=46), face (n=37), and foot pads (n=32). Cytological evaluation revealed acantholytic keratinocytes in 37 of 48 dogs. Results of combination treatment with prednisolone and azathioprine were comparable to results with prednisolone therapy alone.
Busy Practices That Cover Their Own Emergencies: Why Can't They Find Veterinarians To Work There?
A part time vet who refuses to take any emergency calls, or one who refuses to do surgery, or one who can't possibly stay past 5 pm regardless of what just walked through the door (I've recently spoken with all three of these people) simply doesn't help me or my clients.
Emergency Clinics: How Do You Handle Overnight Care If The Referring Veterinarian Has Made Bad Medical Decisions?
I understand when a referring veterinarian has specific instructions, but at some point the emergency veterinary hospital needs to be given credit for knowing what is best for the patient at that particular moment.
Recommendations For Preventing Leakage At Enterotomy Sites; How To Close Everted Mucosa Without Trimming It
If it leaks while I am in there, it will leak when I am gone. At the most, I will put one more suture in to "correct" a leak. After that, I just have to figure it isn't a good closure and start over.
Ventricular Tachycardia From IV Domitor? Medetomidine In Blocked Cats
The package insert does not say anything about the requirement for concurrent opiods and I have used it many times in the past "naked". In fact, the package insert says "Domitor is a potent alpha-2 agonist and should be used with caution with other sedative or analgesic drugs. Additive or synergistic effects are likely, possibly resulting in an overdose." I am curious about the physiology behind the opiods and how they help.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
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How To Use VIN: Part 2
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Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, July 16, 10 pm ET
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Virulent systemic feline calicivirus infection: local cytokine modulation and contribution of viral mutants
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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 ACVR.
From the Boards:
* Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis In Ferrets
* Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Management
* Tooth Fracture Classification
* Dictating Medical Records
Advanced Front Desk/Receptionist Supervisor
The front desk/receptionist supervisor is the person with the greatest customer contact. We'll review customer service and why it's vital to the success of every practice. During the course we'll study personalities - how to recognize four styles and their communication preferences. By understanding personalities, front office people can adapt communication style to connect with customers and improve relationships. The goal is for customers to think of the practice every time they consider care for their pets. We'll also study ways to communicate with customers to be sure we're meeting their needs and communicating value so they'll continue to use the practice and recommend it to friends. Instructor:
Maryellen Ferring, BS, MS, CHA, CE Dates:
August 2 - 31, 2006
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings August 7, 14, and 21; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET CE Hours: 4.5 Tuition:
$115
A course workbook will be mailed to participants between July 19 and August 1.
Cost includes workbook: regular registration $115; VT student $70. VIN members may enroll in the course; however, veterinarians are not eligible for CE credit, since the course is only AAVSB-approved for veterinary staff. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Advanced Receptionist page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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