Going to any conferences?
What conferences are VIN's booth, Cyber-Cafe, and/or consultants going to be at?
Click the link on VIN's Front Page to see upcoming locations (and to get sign-up information!!). We'd love to meet you in person! (Psst! Upcoming events include the International Behavior Conference, VECCS, SWVC, CVC, ECVIM, and AAV.)
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! What's your Diagnosis?
VIN has a new case for you to look at! Take a look at Acute Hindlimb Paresis. Would you diagnosis this is if it was presented to you? eVetSite Tip Of The Week:
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Molecular Identification of Ehrlichia ewingii Infection in Dogs: 15 Cases (1997-2001)
Results suggest that PCR testing for E ewingii infection should be considered in dogs with fever, neutrophilic poly-arthritis, unexplained ataxia or paresis, thrombocytopenia, or unexplained reactive lymphocytes, and in dogs with clinical signs suggestive of ehrlichiosis that are seronegative for E canis.
Colloid Osmotic Pressure After Hemorrhage and Replenishment with Oxyglobin Solution, Hetastarch, or Whole Blood in Pregnant Sheep
Oxyglobin Solution is a more potent colloid than hetastarch.
Managing Renal Amyloidosis in Dogs and Cats
The exact value of the urine protein:creatinine ratio does not indicate the cause of proteinuria. Definitive diagnosis of renal amyloidosis requires a renal biopsy.
Loss of Deep Pain Sensation Following Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disk Herniation in Dogs: Pathophysiology
The following four interrelated pathophysiologic mechanisms contribute to secondary injury: spinal cord ischemia; production of free radicals (reperfusion injury); electrolyte abnormalities; neutrophil and macrophage activation.
Butorphanol/Buprenex: Duration, Effectiveness, Dosing
I know of no opioid capable of antagonizing itself, but it could have an atagonistic effect at the Mu receptor if you gave morphine or other pure Mu agonists at the same time.
Blood Type AB in a Siamese With Anemia, Leukopenia and FUO
All the literature I've read says that 100% of Siamese are type A. Well, I have a Siamese that tested strong type B..
Irresponsible Breeders Stress Me Out
I believe that anyone breeding dogs should have some type of breeding license where they take a class and pass a test. If someone is serious about breeding, then he'll take the initiative to get a license. The other pet-owners should be required to have a neutered animal or pay high fees.
Bread Dough (Ethanol) Poisoning
As bread rises, the yeast produces ethanol. These bread dough dogs can be very drunk. A cold water lavage can kill the yeast and, with time, some of the slimy dough can pass through the tube. After the cold water lavage, watch the dog's temperature carefully. Toxiban does not bind alcohol and is not needed.
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 Saturday Rounds Down Under
Saturday, August 2: 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. If you'd like, you may preview Dr. Mackay's slide show before the session. (PSST! If you attend the International Behavior Conference in Australia, say hello to Gary Landsberg, VIN Consultant.)
You may use this World TimeZone Chart to determine what time this session is in your part of the world!
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Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 3: 2 and 10 pm ET -
Join your favorite VIN consultants for What We Learned At The 2003 ACVIM Meeting. To make it easier for VINners in different time zones to attend, these Rounds will be held at both 2 pm and 10 pm ET. Please join us at the time that suits you best - or come both times for twice the fun!
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Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 5: 9:30 pm ET -
How was your day today? Stop by, and tell us all about it!
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How To Use VIN, Part 1
Wednesday, August 6: 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information.
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New Grad Rounds
Thursday, August 7: 9:30 pm ET -
Stop by, visit with your colleagues, and discuss an interesting case.
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 Abstract Of The Week:
Prophylactic Percutaneous Laser Disk Ablation In Thoracolumbar Disk Disease
Website Of The Week:
Bugs, Bugs, And More Bugs
Recent Rounds
* Volunteering In Veterinary Medicine
* High-Density Scheduling
* Practical Fluid Therapy In General Practice
* Top Ten Drug Interactions
* Aussie Rounds: Feline Liver Disease
* Keys to a Practice Valuation
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:
* Cortrosyn Price Jump
* Antifreeze, Cats
* Medial Femoral Condyle Lesions
* Thromboembolic Meningoencephalitis
Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module C
- Does your heart race when trying to decipher those cardiology problems?
- Does your stomach churn when faced with a tricky gastroenterology case?
- Does your skin crawl when a chronic dermatology case walks through your door?
VIN CE can help! Even if you aren't going to take the exam, the depth and breadth of the material in this last module will provide you with an up-to-date review of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of these organ systems in dogs and cats. VIN's 16 credit hour Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review, Module C, will help you understand why the organ systems in this review do what they do. Dates: Sept 4 - Oct 30 , 2003
Interactive sessions: Thursdays during this period, 9:30 - 11:30 PM Eastern US Time Instructors:
Week 1 & 2 Gastroenterology - Chris Ludlow, DVM, MS, DACVIM and Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP
Week 3 Respiratory - Brendan McKiernan, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Week 4 Dermatology - Keith A. Hnilica, DVM,MS,Dip.ACVD
Week 5 & 6 Cardiology - Mark Kittleson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM and Paul Pion, DVM, DACVIM
Week 7 & 8 Endocrinology - Ellen Behrend, VMD, MS, DACVIM and Jill C. Lurye, DVM, MS, DACVIM To Enroll: Visit Organ System and ABVP Core Examination, Module C and click on the Enroll now link.
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