Revolutionize How You Use VIN and the Entire Web -- Use MyStuff
MyStuff (VIN Navigation Bar > MyVIN > Stuff) will let you sort and store it all. - Almost every information-packed page on VIN is now MyStuff enabled - just click the RED HEART on the page or choose Save to MyStuff and you are on your way.
- Save your VIN Database Searches in MyStuff.
- Create your own categories and subcategories to help you store things as you want them
- You are not limited to VIN Content! ANY internet page can be stored and categorized within MyStuff.
Imagine the power of having all of your favorite links available to you on any computer you use -- home or office or even on a friend's computer. Your stuff is just a click away (MyVIN). Discover the power of MyStuff. Give it a try today.
ACVIM Foundation and VIN Foundation Team up to Help Colleagues In the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
The ACVIM Foundation and VIN Foundation are working together to help colleagues and pets affected by Katrina. As of September 23, over $171,000 has been donated via the Foundation's Donation Site. Let's show our colleagues that we are there for them. The VIN Foundation and ACVIM Foundations ( tax-exempt corporations) will ensure that 100% of your tax-deductible donation is forwarded to the relief efforts you designate. The VIN Foundation is paying all credit card transaction fees and programming costs related to this effort. Click here to donate. Thank you.
New in VIN Library:
NACA Drug Formulary
The North American Companion Animal Formulary is a comprehensive guide for drug usage in dogs and cats. It includes information for over 950 drugs. Search by trade/generic drug name, or by disease/clinical sign
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Texas Farm Radio:
Association between Ovarihysterectomy and Feline Mammary Carcinoma
Cats spayed prior to 6 months of age had a 91 % reduction in the risk of mammary carcinoma development compared with intact cats. Those spayed prior to 1 year had an 86% reduction in risk. Parity did not affect feline mammary carcinoma development.
Circulating Concentrations of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Dogs with Naturally Occurring Mitral Regurgitation
The studies document that circulating IGF-1 concentrations are not altered before development of congestive HF in dogs with naturally occurring MR, but decrease by approximately 20% with the development of untreated HF.
Dogs with Heart Diseases Causing Turbulent High-Velocity Blood Flow Have Changes in Platelet Function and von Willebrand Factor Multimer Distribution
The data suggest that a form of platelet dysfunction detected at high shear rates was present in dogs with MR and SAS, possibly associated with a qualitative vWf defect.
Effect of Levothyroxine Administration on Hemostatic Analytes in Doberman Pinschers with von Willebrand Disease
Levothyroxine administration has been suggested to be an effective treatment for canine von Willebrand disease (vWd). In this double-blinded, crossover design study, Levothyroxine and a placebo were administered for 30 days with a 30-day washout period between treatments. Administration of levothyroxine at 0.04 mg/kg caused laboratory evidence of hyperthyroidism but did not affect plasma FVIII: C and vWf: AG concentrations or vWf-dependent collagen binding and BMBT. The authors concluded the results of this study failed to identify a direct action of levothyroxine supplementation on plasma vWf concentration or activity in euthyroid Doberman Pinschers with vWd.
PU/PD Case: Working Through The Differentials
It's time for the List! What's ruled out and why, and what's not likely or less likely and why. If you've got a frustrating PU/PD case, work through this list and see if your case becomes more manageable. A water deprivation test is not necessarily the answer!
Ovariohysterectomy: Suture Types And Techniques
So very much of our trust in some particular suture pattern or suture material or approach to a particular surgical problem is based on our good and bad experiences with same.
Is Meniscal Release A Good Thing Or Bad Thing?
I remember hearing that prophylatic meniscal release may not be statistically proven beneficial. Do we have good data on this?
Welcome Letter To Clients (Humor)
Welcome to our practice. The following are some suggestions on how to make things most pleasant for our staff. Please do not bring more than $20 with you. Our office manager previously worked in a pawn shop, so she will be happy to appraise any piece of jewelry or household item. Payment plans are available -- no interest for 6 months. You can also ask us to send the bill to your ex-spouse ...
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 Sunday Rounds - What's Cool on VIN
Sunday, September 25, 10 pm ET
Join Paul D. Pion, co-founder of VIN to learn more about What's New and What's Coming on VIN.
To join this Rounds Session -- use the "Attend this session" link to join the discussion This session is first in a series of discussions on What's Cool on VIN. The topics will range from tips and tricks not covered in the How To classes to newly developed VIN features.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 27, 9:30 pm ET
Are there any upcoming movies that tickle your fancy? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Comparison of Carprofen and Meloxicam for 72 Hours Following Ovariohysterectomy in Dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Cytology Interpretation
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Use Of Early Diagnosis To Prevent Lameness In The Horse and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Veterinary Endoscopy for the Small Animal Practitioner
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore.
Get More From VIN!
* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Check your eVetsite for Broken Links
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: WWVC and Veterinary Dental Forum.
From the Boards:
* Degloving Injury
* What's True About The Canine Flu?
* Weird Urethral Obstruction
* Paid/Unpaid Maternity Leave
Alien Invaders: Systemic Fungal Diseases
You can still get the Early Bird rate if you enroll by September 25! Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis...
These tricky systemic fungal diseases often present as other types of diseases, leading to unfortunate misdiagnoses. Alien Invaders: Systemic Fungal Diseases is a NEW CE course that will help you to identify, test and treat these stubborn systemic mycoses at your practice. Instructors:
Michael Matz DVM, DACVIM
Robert J. Vasilopulos DVM, MS, DACVIM Dates:
October 9 - 23, 2005
Real-time Sessions: Sunday evenings; Oct 9, Oct 16; 9:30-11:00 pm ET CE Hours: 3 Tuition:
Member/$46, Non-Member/$93 by September 25, 2005;
Member/$51, Non-Member/$104 after September 25, 2005. To Register:
Visit the Alien Invaders: Systemic Fungal Diseases page and click on the Enroll Now link to enroll.
Looking for more great CE?
Scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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