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Drs. Malech and Brenner would like to ask for your help in a search for dogs that might have CGD. Such dogs would have recurrent infections and granulomas. Any infection with Aspergillus (fungus), Serratia (bacteria) or Burkholderia cepacia are very highly suggestive of CGD. If you have any male dogs suggestive for X-CGD or females that lose their male puppies to such infections, we would be interested in screening blood from the affected males or the mother of such animals. We would greatly appreciate your help in our search for Dogs With X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease. If you don't have candidates for this particular project, perhaps you would like to help with one of these other current research projects!
Stumped By Abbreviations?
We try to discourage the use of abbreviations in message board posts, because abbreviations vary among countries, but we know that busy professionals will always "reach" for them. To help us understand what our fellow VINners are saying, we have compiled lists of common abbreviations.
Newly-Added To The Student Center:
Newly-Added To VIN:
New On VeterinaryPartner.com:
We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
Investigation of an Outbreak of Encephalomyelitis Caused by West Nile Virus in 136 Horses
The peak risk period for encephalomyelitis caused by WNV in northern Indiana was mid-August to mid-September. Reduction in cases coincided with decreasing ambient temperatures. Because of a substantial case fatality rate, owners of horses in northern Indiana should have their horses fully protected by vaccination against WNV before June.
Urinary glucocorticoid excretion in the diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets
In healthy sexually intact ferrets and in ferrets with hyperadrenocorticism the UCCR increases during the breeding season. The increased UCCR in hyperadrenocorticoid ferrets is resistant to suppression by dexamethasone, indicating ACTH-independent cortisol production.
Cytologic Diagnosis: Expression of Probability by Clinical Pathologists
Patient information and clinical data also were important factors affecting the certainty of a cytologic diagnosis. Although clinical pathologists differed in their opinions as to when clinical information should be incorporated into a cytologic diagnosis, there was no disagreement about the ultimate high value of the information and the need for clinicans to provide it.
Outcome of and Prognostic Indicators for Dogs and Cats with Pneumoperitoneum and No History of Penetrating Trauma: 54 Cases (1988-2002)
Results suggest that pneumoperitoneum in dogs and cats without any history of penetrating trauma is most commonly associated with rupture of the gastrointestinal tract and requires immediate surgical intervention. Even when appropriate treatment is instituted, the short-term prognosis is only fair.
Feline Premeds
Everyone gets an IV but I would like to see the kitties be a little more relaxed for IV placement than I am seeing (looks like I am premeding with water!) Any suggestions, given what I have available?
Lab Results: Phone Call vs Exam Room Consult? What About Email?
Are any of you out there requiring exam room consults for lab results? If so any complaints, compliance?
Swine Hematology Normals
The problem is getting non-perturbed blood from a pig. Sticking the jugular may work best, but if you miss, or have trouble, the values are all over the place.
The Medical/Surgical Procedure I Hate The Most
Mine has to be a blocked cat. Arrrrrrrgh!!!!!! They drive me crazy. I hate to see them come in, and when I feel that rock hard bladder my heart sinks to the level of my knees. The next time a client has a FUS cat and they feed it Meow Mix I swear I will not be responsible for my actions. "They needed killing, Your Honor!!!" See "From The Boards" in the right hand column of this newsletter for a sampling of active board discussions we think will interest you. Share your experience...join the discussions.
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 ACVSc Rounds
Saturday, October 2, 10 pm ET -
Join Caroline Mansfield, BSc., BVMS, MVM, CertSAM, MACVSc, DECVIM, for Canine Pancreatitis. All VINners welcome.
ACVSc Rounds Area - click "classroom" to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 3, 10 pm ET -
Join Tom Catanzaro for Making National Pet Wellness Month Into A "Think Twice" Client Bonding Relationship.
There are slides for this session if you'd like to have the slideshow open before we start.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 5, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any interesting cases lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, October 6, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Recent Rounds
National Pet Wellness MonthFinancial Record-Keeping DisastersFeline Anemia: The Diagnostic Approach (AAFP)Staph: Residence, Resilience, ResistanceHypertension Management Mergers for Practices at Risk as an Exit Strategy
 Abstract Of The Week:
Caudolateral Curvilinear Osteophyte in Hip Dysplasia
What's Your Diagnosis?
> Dental Brain-Teaser 29
> Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Canine Diabetes and More ...
New Dental Books (written by VIN Consultants) in the VIN Bookstore!
* Understanding Veterinary Dentistry - Hale - 2004
* Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques: A Primer - Bellows - 2004
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New eVetsite Styles and Colors Added
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: ACVS, WWVC, ACVC, and AAFP
From the Boards:
* Hurricane Ivan and St. George's University
* Darbopoietin
* Language Barriers And Clients
* FIP Transmission
* Using Calcitriol
Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills
The first person your clients see is your front desk receptionist. That impression can make or break your clientele and their feelings about your hospital regardless of what type of medicine you practice. This intermediate course continues where the basic course left off, with essentials your front office staff needs to project your best foot forward. The Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills course is open to all VSPNers and we encourage participation by anyone in the staff who deals with clients and/or runs the front desk or discharges. Previous registration in the basic receptionist course is not required, but we recommend that registrants are not new to the profession. Instructor:
Phyllis Webster, AA, OM Dates: October 27 to November 25, 2004 Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET Course Description:
All veterinary staff wishing to enhance their front desk skills are encouraged to register. This course covers those essential skills needed to improve productivity and efficiency in the veterinary practice. Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to: - Admit and discharge patients while staying on schedule. Increase the front desk's ability to multi-task.
- Increase their knowledge of medical terminology, accurately discharge patients and market the doctor's recommendations.
- Turn price shoppers into appointments.
- Provide accurate quotes where needed.
- Handle emergency situations with patients and overcome the unhappy client, while maintaining a positive attitude.
CE Hours: 4.5 CE credits (RACE and VHMA approved) Tuition:
$72 (Only $65 if you register before October 13, 2004) To learn more about this course, the requirements for the certificate course, and to enroll visit the Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills course page.
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