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What's New in 2003
Check out the What's New in 2003 box on the Library page to see the latest additions to VIN's Library! VIN's Front Page Read VIN's Front Page every day. The Clinical Updates section (center column) is full of useful tidbits from the Journals and from the Boards.
Fracture of the Small Tarsal Bones and Luxation of the Tarsal Joints in Horses
Radiographic confirmation of a central or third tarsal bone fracture can be difficult because the fracture fragments are often only minimally displaced and a fracture line may not be detectable on standard projections.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Misoprostol Monotherapy for Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Effects on Dermal Cellularity and Cutaneous Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha
These observations confirm the modest efficacy of misoprostol for treatment of canine AD and suggest that its mild anti-allergic effects are not associated with either inhibition of inflammatory cell emigration or TNF alpha production.
Retrospective Evaluation of Sex Hormones and Steroid Hormone Intermediates in Dogs with Alopecia
When compared with normal dogs, oestradiol was significantly greater in Keeshond dogs and progesterone was significantly greater in Pomeranian and Siberian Husky dogs. Chow Chow, Samoyed, and Malamute dogs had the greatest percentage of normal steroid hormone intermediates of the dogs in this study.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis in Labrador Retrievers
Hereditary nasal dermatitis is reported in 14 Labrador Retrievers and 4 Labrador Retriever crosses. This appears to be a newly described inherited disorder for which an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance is suspected. The lesions were first noted between 6 and 12 months of age.
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Preparations, Compounding
The great majority of KCS cases will respond to 0.2% cyclosporine found in Optimmune. I always supplement the treatment with artificial tears and viscous lubricants. I have my compounding pharmacist prepare cyclosporine from raw drug (which bypasses the problem of the alcohol content of Sandimmune and Neoral) in an aqueous base in concentrations of 0.2% 0.5% and 1.0%. Although the original research was done using 2%, I do not recommend 2% cyclosporin -- since lower concentrations have been proven efficatious in most circumstances ...
Geriatic Shar Pei Anxiety
Anxiety can increase in the elderly pet because of changes in its home or schedule, sensory decline, and altered owner responses to the behavior. Old pets are more rigid when it comes to change.
Oxymorphone/Hydromorphone Inductions
We use oxymorphone or hyrdromorphone IV (with diazepam IV) for high-risk inductions (toxic pyo, septic peritonitis, etc.). Blood pressures are usually superb with this protocol.
Every Doctor Needs An Estate Planner: Sooner, Not Later!
Everyone who has any assets, no matter how small, needs a will.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 29, 9:30 pm ET -
How was your day today? Stop by, and tell us all about it!
Rounds Room
Saturday Rounds Down Under
Saturday, August 2, 2003, 10:00 pm ET -
Join Dr. Bruce Mackay BVSc, FACVSc for ACVSc Rounds on Canine Hyperadrenocorticism! All VINners are invited to attend this ACVSc Rounds and learn about Cushing's in Australia.
You may use this World TimeZone Chart to determine what time this session is in your part of the world!
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 3, 10 pm ET -
Join your favorite VIN consultants for What We Learned at the 2003 ACVIM Meeting.
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
* Volunteering in Vet Med
* High-Density Scheduling
* Practical Fluid Therapy In General Practice
* Top Ten Drug Interactions
* Aussie Rounds: Feline Liver Disease
* Keys to a Practice Valuation
* Immunology of Tumors
* Aussie Rounds: Small Animal Malignancies
 Abstract Of The Week:
Outcome Of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
Website Of The Week:
Endoscopic Case Studies, and more....
Book Review:
Diseases Of Small Domestic Rodents, Second Edition eVetSite Tip Of The Week:
Set up Your Phone Message
Survey of The Week Results:
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Using Multiple Dose Vials
* Activated Charcoal For Rodenticide Poisoning
* Superfetation
* Ear Hematomas
Strategies For Success:
Client Attraction and Retention
Do you... - Have the kind of clients you want?
- Have as many clients as you need?
- Know how to keep the clients you like?
No problem! VIN CE can help! Strategies for Success: Client Attraction and Retention will teach you how to find, nurture, and hold on to the clients you desire. This 5 week, 10 CE Unit, course will cover: Who Are Our Clients?, Improving Interactions With Clients, Promoting Your Practice Internally, Mass Media And Community Activities, and Implementing A Client Attraction/Retention Strategy. Instructors: Don Draper, DVM, PhD, MBA; University Professor, Iowa State University and Dennis McCurnin, DVM,DAVCVS; Professor and Hospital Director,School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Dates: July 31 - Sep 4, 2003
Interactive sessions: Thursdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET (USA) To Enroll in this course or for more information, please visit the course page. Don't delay registration for this course will close when registration limits are reached.
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