Be Computer Smart!
There are some nasty viruses floating around out there right now, so be careful! Here's a few tips to remain virus-free and happy! - Keep your virus software up to date.
- Download NOTHING -- unless you are absolutely positive it is safe.
- Use the maximum safety settings, if using Outlook/Outlook Express.
- Use a firewall, if you have broadband access.
Click the link on VIN's Front Page to learn more about computer safety. Attending the CVC in Kansas City?
Stop by VIN's booth (#837) or Cyber-Cafe (#9) and say hello! We'd love to meet you in person. (PSST! You've got questions? We've got answers. Stop by and get live help!)
FREE CE!
Join Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), for FIV: Afraid Of A Positive? Click the CE button on VIN's main nav bar for more information about this course (and to enroll).
Any VINner may attend this CE Rounds without pre-enrolling. Enrollment is only necessary if you are interested in eligibility for CE credit. Enrollment closes at 8 pm ET, Sept. 4.
A Modified Biopsy Technique to Improve Histopathological Evaluation of Avian Skin
The main difference between this technique and those described previously, both for mammals and avian skin, is in the use of tape to fix the skin prior to obtaining the biopsy.
The Prevalence of Immediate and Delayed Type Hypersensitivity Reactions to Microsporum canis Antigens in Cats
Based on the results of this study, IDT with M canis extract can be used to assess the cellular immune response of cats with dermatophytosis.
Single-Injection Inulin Clearance for Routine Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate in Cats
Single-injection inulin clearance is useful in the approach to determine borderline serum creatinine levels in a cat. An inulin excretion test using a single blood sample 3 hours after the administration of 3000 mg/m2 body surface area could prove to be a simple and easy test to evaluate early renal disease.
Association between Diabetes Mellitus, Hypothyroidism or Hyperadrenocorticism, and Atherosclerosis in Dogs
Dogs with atherosclerosis were over 53 times more likely to have concurrent diabetes mellitus than dogs without atherosclerosis, and over 51 times more likely to have concurrent hypothyroidism than dogs without atherosclerosis.
Feline Diabetes Familial? Increased Incidence In The Burmese?
Rose Lederer's abstract is interesting. My abstract (prevalence rates) confirms the over-representation of Burmese (that all Australian vets are very familiar with). Within my practice, the overall prevalence is 1 in 179 -- but 1 in 53 for Burmese (and 1 in 10 for Burmese more than 8yrs -- compared to 1 in 75 for Domestics more than 8 yrs) ...
Psittacosis - Zoonotic Considerations
All birds can be infected with Chlamydophila and, as such, are potential zoonotic risks. People are commonly infected by the inhalation of aerosolised respiratory secretions or faecal material. As such, close proximity to an infected bird (particularly in a poorly ventilated area), makes for the most likely source of infection. In addition, opening the coelom of an infected bird releases an aerosol that can reach up to 6 feet in height. (A little gem that Garry Cross, University of Sydney, told me many years ago). As such, veterinary pathologists, surgeons, and technicians/nurses are at risk.
ECG In Afghan: Is This Atrial Flutter?
I am having problems making this into a true atrial flutter with a complete heart block. I am wondering if those aren't baseline artifacts. Is the dog panting? Is this baseline fluctuation always present, no matter what the dog is doing?
Bengal Cats Prone To GI Problems?; Trichomonas Infections
Results of this study demonstrate that most cats experience spontaneous resolution of diarrhea within 2 year after diagnosis of T foetus, despite persistent infection on the basis of fecal PCR. Half of the cats had infrequent recurrences of diarrhea which were apparently instigated by dietary change, medication, or stress. T foetus infection was undetectable on the basis of fecal PCR in more than 50% of cats 2-5 years after diagnosis. Cats with T foetus infection have a good longterm prognosis for resolution of large bowel diarrhea ...
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 24, 10 pm ET -
Join the Internal Medicine Consultants for What We Learned At The 2003 ACVIM Meeting: Part 2. (There was so much to talk about, we did not cover it all in Part 1!)
Rounds Room
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 26, 9:30 pm ET-
What hot topics are driving you nuts? Stop by, and share!
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 31 - NO Rounds
It's Labor Day weekend in the USA. No Rounds tonight.
Recent Rounds
* Canine Hemangiosarcoma
* What We Learned at ACVIM 2003
* Aussie Rounds: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
* Volunteering In Veterinary Medicine
* High-Density Scheduling
* Practical Fluid Therapy In General Practice
 Abstract Of The Week:
Feline Diabetes: a-glucosidase Inhibitor and a Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow
Book Review:
Crocodiles: Biology, Husbandry, And Diseases eVetSites Tip of the Week:
New Single Use Cameras
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:
* Transferring Controlled Substances After Practice Sale
* Canine Vaccine-Site Sarcomas
* Dental Care For Pets
* Swine Tapeworms And Humans
Introduction to Shelter Medicine
- Do you understand the pet population issues that affect animal shelters?
- Do you know how to keep shelter animals healthy, so they're adoptable?
- Do you understand the behavior problems that are commonly encountered in shelter animals?
- Do you understand the legal aspects of animal abuse and cruelty cases?
VIN CE can help!
VIN's Introduction to Shelter Medicine CE course can give you the skills to work with animal shelters and their inhabitants. Instructors: Drs. Lila Miller, Janet Scarlett, Robert Reisman, Pamela Reid, Stephen Zawistowski Dates: Sep. 17 - Oct. 15, 2003
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET Course Description: The provision of comprehensive health care services to animal shelters requires an understanding of the mission and goals of animal shelters as well as an appreciation of the animal welfare issues that drive shelter medical and management policy decisions. This 8 CEU introductory course is designed to provide veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary technicians with the necessary background information to help lay the foundation for designing effective programs for population and disease control. To Enroll: Visit the Introduction to Shelter Medicine course page and click on the Enroll now link.
Early Bird discount available through Sept. 3.
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