How Do You Treat Lymphoma?
Join Bob Rosenthal, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVR, DACVIM, and Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM this Sunday for Canine Lymphoma: A VIN Survey & Proposed Study. We'll discuss what we've learned about treatment protocols from the survey and what remains to be investigated. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
News reported for YOU... EVOLVING STORIES
- Medi-Vet unapologetic about posting wholesale prices online
- Sharp increases, backorders reported for ophthalmic drugs
- Propofol recall expanded Be a VIN Newshound:
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Bye-bye Baby Teeth
Retained deciduous teeth can cause overcrowding, malocclusion and periodontal disease. Jan Bellows, DAVDC, DABVP has provided a visual how-to on a Technique for Extracting Persistent Deciduous Teeth. Check it out and post your feedback on the message boards. And don't miss Dr. Bellows' The Smile Book, IV, (which will show you how to complete dental charts) and Dental Morphs, also available in the VIN Library. Want to test your dental knowledge?
Dr. Bellows presents regular Dental Brain Teasers. Try your hand with the current case or review past cases. Come on and join the fun! Thanks, Jan, for these great additions to VIN's growing Multimedia collection!
About Those 'About This Folder' Pages...
A little birdy told us you'd like to be able to access your favorite links, consultant profiles and other resources on the 'About this Folder' pages without having to go to the Message Boards to find them. We thought that was a great idea so we added all of the 'About this Folder' pages to their own special page in the VIN Library. If you have any bright ideas or suggestions, don't leave it up to the little birdy...send them to Feedback@vin.com! E-mail to Feedback@vin.com if you'd like to contribute to the Student Center and don't forget to share your VIN experience on your school message boards.
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Texas Farm Radio
Birth defects in offspring of female veterinarians
In a multiple logistic regression controlling for the potential confounders, the study showed an increased risk of birth defects in offspring of female veterinarians after occupational exposure to high dose of radiation (taking more than 10 x-ray films per week) and an increase risk of birth defects after occupational exposure to pesticides at least once per week in veterinarians exclusively working in small animal practice.
Nutrition, feeding, and behavior of fish
Fish are also unique among vertebrates in their ability to absorb minerals not only from their diets but also from water through their gills and skin.
Captive invertebrate nutrition
Although the exact nutritional requirements of many invertebrate species are unknown, most commonly kept species are quite adaptable and seem to thrive on very basic diets. Veterinarians are often called upon to devise diets for captive invertebrates in research, display, and production facilities.
Facial fold dermatitis pictures
All the previous vets have advised the owner that the problem is surgical and I agree. However I advised that I would "VIN" Mack to see if there is anything else. Also, one vet recommended to just fix the eye, but the problem is certainly not limited to the upper right fold, so I cannot see this as helping much. Suprisingly, the dog seems quite comfortable, he lets me manipulate the folds without complaint and there is no smell, so they may be controlling the problem better than they think, however they are tired of the chronic care.
Prednisone dose chart
I prefer prednisolone for cats, as some cats cannot convert prednisone to its active form. Second, if this cat has underlying cardiac disease, ( I agree that there may be some perihilar infiltrates, however it is difficult for me to see the details on your rads on my viewer), prednisone and prednisolone both can increase sodium and water retention, and push a previously asymptomatic cat into heart failure. The purulent ocular discharge and chemosis sounds like conjunctivitis.
Clinic partnership contract between a veterinarian and a technician
I can think of a lot of business related (and personal) reasons not to get into a business partnership with a non-veterinarian -- and only a scant few reasons to do so ...
I'm thinking of relocating to another part of the country after graduation: any suggestions on finding a job?
My fiance and I are considering relocating shortly after graduation. I have a few quick questions for those who were brave enough to venture out of their geographic comfort zones!
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 16, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, August 17, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Bob Rosenthal, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVR, DACVIM, and Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM for Canine Lymphoma: A VIN Survey & Proposed Study.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 18, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, August 19, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, August 19, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, August 20, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase.
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
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Funny Bones
Things that make sense to us
One of our techs told her husband that we saw a puppy that had aspirated and turned blue. He was totally perplexed, and asked her what color the dog originally was, and how it could turn blue! He was imagining the whole dog changing color like the horses in the "Wizard of Oz"!
What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Public Health Case 30
Public Health Case 31
Book Review of the Week
Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and Rodents, Third Edition
Purchase it in the VIN Bookstore!
Website of the Week
International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases and more... eVetsites Tip of the Week
Duplicating Pages for Quicker Site Work
Associate - Updated and New:
Silica Urolithiasis in dogs
Explore the rest of Associate!
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: CVC Central, IVECCS, ECVIM and SWVS.
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Avian Anatomy and Physiology
October 28 - November 11, 2009 This course will be an in-depth look at avian anatomy and physiology, for veterinarians and veterinary staff. Avian Handling, Restraint and Behavior
November 17 - December 1, 2009
This course will integrate the methods of a clinician and behaviorist and apply them to avian handling, restraint and management of common behavior problems. For information on other CE courses, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses.
If you're looking for more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members. Now you can follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Simply click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN/VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.
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