EBM Journal Club is Gathering Steam
The Evidence Based Medicine Journal Club (EBMJC) is off to a strong start but more VINner participation is always welcome. We hope you join in on the fun.How can I participate?
• Attend the weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings
• Post in the EBMJC Message Board discussion
• Review the meeting transcripts and make EBM part of your practice. Topics currently being discussed are the diagnosis of Lyme disease, hypoadrenocorticism, and treatment choices in putative IVDD.
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Novel Chemotherapy for Canine Multiple Myeloma
The goal of this study is to evaluate the antitumor efficacy and safety of a novel chemotherapeutic drug in dogs with multiple myeloma.
Dr. Thamm, of the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center, is looking for dogs with multiple myelomas with access to either CSU or University of Wisconsin - Madison that may be eligible for this clinical trial.
See the clinical trial page for specific information on eligibility. Let's lead the way in clinical trial participation and, as a community, help advance the way we practice medicine. Check and see if one of the many listed clinical trials might make new or novel therapies available for your patients! Just the FAQ's! If you're looking for a current diagnostic or therapeutic tidbit, make your first stop the Medical FAQs collection. To make VIN even more helpful for you, the VIN team of consultants continue to create these up-to-date summaries of topics commonly discussed on the message boards. Save time, check out the Medical FAQs and Search the Database -- before you post.
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The Use of Lidocaine patches
Plasma concentration of lidocaine following patch application tends to be low. Lidocaine patch application can be a powerful analgesic adjunct to existing analgesic agents, including opioids and NSAIDs, in a multimodal pain management scheme.
Identification of serum biomarkers for canine B-cell lymphoma by use of surface-enhanced laser desorption-ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry
On the basis of biomarker proteins identified in canine serum, classification trees were constructed, which may be useful for the development of a diagnostic test for B-cell lymphoma in dogs. Further investigation is needed to determine whether these biomarkers are useful for screening susceptible dog populations or for monitoring disease status during treatment and remission of B-cell lymphoma in dogs.
Rectus abdominis free muscle flap for reconstruction in nine dogs
The rectus abdominis is a versatile muscle that can be used for reconstructing cutaneous and oral defects with repeatable success. Free tissue transfer of the rectus abdominis muscle is a clinically useful technique for closure of a variety of difficult soft tissue wounds.
Breaking strength and elasticity of synthetic absorbable suture materials incubated in phosphate-buffered saline solution, milk, and milk contaminated with Streptococcus agalactiae
On the basis of this study, poliglecaprone 25 is an inappropriate suture material for use in teat surgery. Polyglycolic acid suture should be avoided in teats of cattle with mastitis. Of the suture materials tested, polydioxanone was best suited for use in teat surgery, as determined on the basis of material testing after incubation in milk, even when the milk was contaminated with bacteria.
How to decide which pet foods to recommend?
Clinicians have to remain skeptical of the claims made by any company. They need to look for objective markers of safety (AAFCO feeding trials, nutritionist on staff, quality control mechanisms in place, etc.) and become familiar with the published literature to see what can actually be proven using the standard evidence-based mechanisms.
Dog with severe Ivermectin poisoning recovered nicely; method for administering activated charcoal with a nasogastric tube
The effects on individual animals vary. I would take this case one day at a time looking for *any* signs of improvement. Once the animal begins to improve, the recovery is more rapid. If you see no signs of improvement, or if the animal gets worse during the first 3-5 days, the prognosis would be considered poor.
Sodium in cat food; effects of dietary sodium levels on kidney function
There's some controversy over whether the high levels of sodium found in some urolithiasis diets are harmful or lead to renal disease.
What technology is most useful in examination rooms; managing paperless record systems
Does anyone work with advanced technology (Internet, wireless tablets, client education tools, etc.) in the exam room? I need to know the good, bad, and ugly before I proceed to purchase all these computers!
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 31, 9:30 pm (August 1, 01:30 am GMT)
What's going on with you this week? Stop by and share with your colleagues!
Use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
EBM Journal Club
Tuesday, July 31, 10:00 pm (August 1, 02:00 am GMT)
Join your colleagues for the next meeting of the Evidence Based Medicine Journal Club.
Review the introductory transcript.
Attend the EBM Journal Club.
How To Use VIN- Part 1
Wednesday, August 1, 9:30 pm EDT (August 2, 01:30 am GMT)
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Attend the How To Session
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 5, 10:00 pm (August 6, 02:00 am GMT)
VIN Community Update
Join Paul D. Pion, co-founder of VIN, for The VIN Community -- For Veterinarians, By Veterinarians -- Where we are, where we are going, and who should be coming with us...
Attend this session. Recent Rounds EBM Journal Club (meeting 4) Myeloma Related Disorders In Cats Allergy Testing Markers of Chronic Renal Disease (AAFP Rounds) EBM Journal Club (meeting 3) LLC versus "S" Corporation Five Steps to Stopping Feline Itch EBM Journal Club (meeting 2) How to Hire a Relief Vet EBM Journal Club (meeting 1) Bovine Viral Diarrhea Alternative Exit Strategies Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club
 Member Benefit:
Group membership discounts
We offer colleagues, working in the same practice, discounted group membership rates. If more than one member of your practice is using a single VIN log-in, you and your colleagues should each have your own log-in and be billed as a group membership. Do your part to support the VIN community you value. Email VINgram@vin.com for information about setting up a Group Membership.
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Case 25
* Case Archives
Associate - Updated and New:
* Dancing Doberman disease is probably a peripheral neuropathy
*Explore the rest of the Associate!
Website Of The Week:
Genetic Alliance and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, Second Edition
You can purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Learn From Mouse Rollovers
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, ECVIM and CVC Central.
From the Boards:
*Use Lysine In Shelter Animals?
*Virulent Calicivirus?
*Chicken With Squamous Cell Carcinoma
*Improving Sperm Production
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1
Dental Records, Equipment and Care
Don't forget to enroll! The Early Bird deadline is July 31. This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The first portion of this module is devoted to proper dental record keeping. The first week of the course will discuss dental terminology and charting, documenting by intraoral photography, disease and procedure abbreviations. The next portion of the course will discuss dental equipment and care. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
August 14 - September 25, 2007 Real-time sessions: Tuesdays, August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Wednesdays, 01:30 am -03:30 am GMT) CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$200, Non-Member/$299 by July 31, 2007;
Member/$222 Non-Member/$332 after July 31, 2007 Enroll in Veterinary Dental Techniques Modules 1, 2 and 3 by August 14, 2007 to receive a 15% discount:
Member/$440, Non-Member/$684 Required Textbook:
Veterinary Dental Techniques, 3rd edition Holmstrom, Frost, Eisner - 2004
Available in the VIN bookstore.
Be sure to log in to receive your VIN member discount. Recommended Textbook: None To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1 page. You may also be interested in: To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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