Skin Is In: Dermatology Notebook
This quick reference notebook written by VIN Consultant Carol Foil, BS, MS, DVM, DACVD contains the dermatology information you want and need --- normals, drug information, dietary information, and much more. Check out the Dermatology Library! It also includes Dr. Foil's top dermatology picks from conference proceedings, VIN Message Boards discussions, VIN Rounds and World Wide Web resources.
Neurology Symposium Proceedings
The 3rd Annual Veterinary Neurology Symposium was held July 22-23, 2006 at the University of California-Davis. Designed to meet the unique needs of small animal clinicians, the Third Annual Veterinary Symposium featured the latest diagnostic techniques, comprehensive information about common disorders, beneficial case discussions, and strategies for the application of leading neurological methods to the clinical environment. The full proceedings are available to all VINners and are searchable by speaker or key word.
Gear Up For September Conferences
If you're looking for some great late summer CE, there's still time to register. The European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Congress is September 14-16, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Or if you want something farther west, the International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium is September 17-21, in San Antonio, TX. Catch up on last year's proceedings in the VIN Library:
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Texas Farm Radio:
A randomized comparative clinical trial of recombinant canine interferon-gamma (KT-100) in atopic dogs using antihistamine as control
The efficacy rates of the canine interferon-gamma (KT-100) group on day 28 were 72.1% for pruritus, 73.8% for excoriation, 75.4% for erythema and 60.7% for alopecia, which were significantly higher than those of the diphenhydramine group (20.7% for pruritus, 27.6% for excoriation, 24.1% for erythema and 24.1% for alopecia).
A synthetic fraction of feline facial pheromones calms but does not reduce struggling in cats before venous catheterization
There were no detrimental behavioural effects associated with either FFP or acepromazine. The FFP had additional calming effects in cats given acepromazine and, to a lesser degree, helped to calm cats that were not given acepromazine. Feline facial pheromone helps to calm cats in unfamiliar surroundings.
Evaluation of palliative stenting for management of malignant urethral obstructions in dogs
Transurethral placement of metallic stents was a safe and effective palliative treatment option for dogs with malignant urethral obstructions.
Hemoperitoneum in horses: 67 cases (1989-2004)
Hemoperitoneum is an infrequent but important cause of abdominal discomfort in horses. Predominant underlying causes were trauma, neoplasia, and idiopathic causes. Identification of underlying cause is important because of its association with outcome.
Why Do People Question The Expenses For Animal Care, But Not For Personal Hobbies?
You see this when an animal is rescued from some dire situation, or needs medical care, and people donate money to help. Someone then starts questioning the morality or appropriateness of helping an animal when so many *people* need help.
Difficult Euthanasia Experiences; Comments On Injection Characteristics Of Different Euthanasia Solutions
Tongue veins actually can be used in an anesthetized or unconscious patient. You have a nice, big vessel close to the surface -- but it is easy to blow.
Dental Brain Teaser 48: Multiple Issues In 18 Month Old Dog
Here is an interesting case that presented today on referral. Adult mixed breed dog with a history of a discolored tooth, for four months, and malocclusion ...
Sedative Protocols For Repair Of Lacerations?
Please teach me the secret equine handshake that will enable my anesthetic regimens to work!!
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 15, 9:30 pm ET
What hobbies are you exploring? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, August 16, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 20, 10 pm ET
Join Susan Wynn, DVM, IVAS, for Introducing Lactobacillus And Friends.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Anticonvulsant activity and tolerance of ELB138 in dogs with epilepsy: A clinical pilot study
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dentistry: What's Going On Here?
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
NIH Image Bank and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Veterinary Instruments and Equipment, A Pocket Guide
You may 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:
META Tag Settings in eVetsite II
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, ECVIM and IVECCS.
From the Boards:
* Total Blood Volume
* Repairing A Recto-Vaginal Tear
* The Future Of The Teaching Hospitals
* Ronidazole Can Cause Neurotoxicity
Introduction to Veterinary Herbal Medicine
This course in Veterinary Herbal Medicine is an introductory clinically-based course in Western herbal medicine designed for veterinarians who wish to start adding herbal medicine to their range of treatment options. The practitioner who doesn't wish to be an herbalist but would like knowledge of Western herbal medicine for his/her clients will also benefit from this course. This course assumes a knowledge of conventional animal physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology and husbandry. The course is presented over 6 weeks in 6 modules. Instructor:
Barbara Fougere, BSc BVMS (Hons), MODT, MHSc (Herb Med) enr
All Natural Vet Care, Russell Lea, NSW, Australia. Dates:
September 13 - November 1, 2006
Real-time sessions: Wednesday evenings; September 13, 20, 27, October 4, break (no class October 11), October 18, 25; 8:00 - 10:00 pm ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$189, Non-Member/$277 by August 30 2006;
Member/$210, Non-Member/$308 after August 30, 2006 To find out more about this course:
Visit the Introduction to Veterinary Herbal Medicine page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link. Correction
In Friday's issue of VINTW, the dates for the Communication and Conflict Resolution Module 1 were wrong. The correct dates are:
October 5-November 2, 2006
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, October 9, 16, and 23; 9:30pm to 11:00pm ET
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