Flame Retardants Linked to Hyperthyroidism in Cats?
A study conducted by researchers at the EPA's National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory and Indiana University, and recently published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, has hypothesized that exposure to flame retardants in carpets, foam furniture and mattresses (known as PDBEs) may cause hyperthyroidism in cats.
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Open access journals are published on-line and available to everyone who wants to read them. Access to the full-text of these articles is free and most articles are published in peer reviewed journals. PubMed Central publishes life science journals and a list of journals covering a wide range of subjects and languages can be found in the Directory of Open Access Journals. Visit VIN's Library to learn more about free, full-text journals.
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Party on down to New Orleans for the 13th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium September 26-30, 2007. Make sure to register soon! Pre-registration closes September 7. Things to remember: - Childcare is available: pre-register as space is limited
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Searching for veterinary evidence: strategies and resources for locating clinical research
No one database provides adequate indexing and abstracting to all literature relevant to the veterinary clinical question. An understanding of a database's syntax and field structure is necessary to formulate a functional search strategy and evaluate the outcome of search results. Flexibility when identifying, selecting, and combining search terms is also required to avoid overlimiting a search.
Response of hypotensive dogs to dopamine hydrochloride and dobutamine hydrochloride during deep isoflurane anesthesia
In isoflurane-anesthetized dogs, a guideline dose for dopamine of 7 ug/kg/min is suggested; dobutamine alone did not improve mean arterial blood pressure. Data regarding cardiovascular and urine output effects indicated that the combination of dopamine and dobutamine did not provide greater benefit than use of dopamine alone in dogs.
A new surgical method for the control of the epiphora in dogs: modified parotid duct transposition
The use of an anatomic duct may be advantageous compared with the current techniques of conjunctivorhinostomy, conjuntivobuccostomy and conjunctival maxillary sinusostomy for the treatment of epiphora in the dogs caused by inadequacy of the lacrimal drainage system.
Dermatophilosis (rain scald)
If large numbers of horses are affected over large areas, daily application of 5 percent potassium permanganate has been recommended as an effective and cheap form of treatment.
Virlent calcivirus
When did the first documented outbreak of the virulent calicivirus occur? If this is a relatively new event and the strains isolated in different outbreaks vary, why is this occuring now?
Post-Op physical therapy
Does anyone have any good handouts, or reccomendations for physical therapy protocols after ACL and FHO surgeries?
Charging for intranvenous catheters
Okay, I have a few questions for trenches folks:
1. How much do you charge for IVC plus fluids and do you charge less for intra-op vs. sickies in-hospital?
2. How much do you charge just to have an IVC in place during surgery without fluids running? If you needed fluids based on B.P. how much more is this?
3. Are you an AAHA hospital? If yes, do you charge according to their guidelines?
Feeding freshly cut hay
I was recently told by an equine farm manager that feeding hay freshly cut from the field is not appropriate. I've tried searching online but cannot come up with any valid sources or ones that answer my question. Can someone please tell me if an equine farm can cut their hay and feed it to their horses? Why has this farm manager been warned not to do so?
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Sunday, August 26, 9:30 pm EDT (01:30 pm GMT)
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Recent Rounds What's New In Dermatology EBM Journal Club (meeting 7) VIN Community Update - Part II - Feline Infectious Peritonitis (AAFP Rounds) EBM Journal Club (meeting 6) VIN Community Update EBM Journal Club (meeting 5) Myeloma Related Disorders In Cats EBM Journal Club (meeting 4) Allergy Testing Markers of Chronic Renal Disease (AAFP Rounds)
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For More Information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out the CE Main Page. Dentistry: Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1
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