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!
Upcoming events VIN will attend:
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.
Prevalence of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI Mutations in Siamese Cats
... the mutation D520N, which causes a mild clinical phenotype, was identified in 23 of 202 (11.4%) alleles tested in Siamese cats from 3 continents, 2 of which were homozygous for D520N. Practitioners should note the high incidence of degenerative joint disease in these animals.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification of Parvoviral DNA from the Brains of Dogs and Cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia
This study shows that parvoviral DNA can be amplified from feline and canine archival brain tissue and that cerebellar hypoplasia in dogs might be associated with in utero parvovirus infection.
ECG #9 - Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia With Junctional/High Ventricular Escape Complexes
The closer to the AV node the ventricular escape occurs, the more normal it will look, including the P wave. That is the reason I put this one on line!
Propofol As An Alternative To Thiopental?
Do you all get the impression that recovery is significantly more comfortable with propofol induction? I use ket/vat most of the time, but find myself moving more to propofol induction, because patient comfort seems much superior.
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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 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.
Are you going to attend the FIV Rounds on Sunday, September 7, 2003?
Friday, Sept. 5, 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET -
Webtour Practice Session for FIV Course
If you are unfamiliar with VIN's Unity Conferencing System, WebTours, and Rounds protocol, come to this practice session to get ready.
NOTE: If you have not previously installed Unity, you can do so from the Rounds page. It is very important that all participants download and install the VIN Unity Conferencing System prior to the FIV Rounds. (You will miss a considerable portion of the FIV: Afraid Of A Positive Rounds session unless you install Unity before the live Rounds session starts.) If you need help installing the software, call 800-700-4636 or email support@vin.com.
CE enrollment about to end!
Just a reminder - the following CE courses are nearing their final days of open enrollment. Enroll today! - FIV: Afraid Of A Positive?
Free CE! Enrollment closes at 8 pm ET, Sept. 4.
(Any VINner may attend this CE Rounds without pre-enrolling. Enrollment is only necessary if you are interested in eligibility for CE credit.)
 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
Recent Rounds:
* What We Learned At The 2003 ACVIM Meeting: Part 2
* Canine Hemangiosarcoma
* My South African Travelogue
* What We Learned at ACVIM 2003: Part 1
* Aussie Rounds: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
* Volunteering In Veterinary Medicine
* High-Density Scheduling
From the Boards:
* Transferring Controlled Substances After Practice Sale
* Canine Vaccine-Site Sarcomas
* Dental Care For Pets
* Swine Tapeworms And Humans
Check out the newest additions to VIN!
New In VeterinaryPartner.com! New In VIN! These links are also available on VIN's Front Page. Trying to write a clinic newsletter, but stumped for articles?
Use VIN's Newsletter Article Bank is available from the Library page.
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