Osteosarcomas - Can We Palliate Them and Provide Pain Management?
Tim Fan, DVM and Louis-Philippe de Lorimier, DVM, ACVIM at the University of Illinois are examining the effects of various therapies for pain management and palliation of canine osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma patients in the midwestern United States may be eligible for these quality-of-life studies. Be sure to visit the clinical trials research page to see what clinical studies VIN is helping support or publicize - maybe your patients can help answer some of these questions!
What Neurology Imaging Equipment Do You Use?
Do you provide or refer patients for advanced imaging? Please take this brief survey to help create a snapshot of how accessible neurological imaging technology is to the VIN community. We will share the results collected and continue to update the data over time.
AAFP Conference and Silent Auction
Mark your calendars to attend the AAFP 2006 Fall Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference runs October 22-24 and will focus on Geriatrics and Pain Management. Online bidding for the 4th Annual AAFP Silent Auction is now open. Review the catalog and bid online until October 16. Proceeds will benefit the AAFP Student Chapters.
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Texas Farm Radio:
House dust and forage mite allergens and their role in human and canine atopic dermatitis
Allergens causing allergic disease in dogs seem to be different from those in humans. Dogs seem to react to high molecular weight allergens, compared to the low molecular weight group 1 and group 2 proteases that are commonly implicated in humans with atopic diseases.
Pharmacokinetics of clomipramine and desmethylclomipramine after single-dose intravenous and oral administrations in cats
The present study showed marked pharmacokinetic variability for clomipramine and its metabolite, desmethylclomipramine through biphasic absorption and potential genetic variability in clomipramine metabolism.
Cortical allograft and endoprosthesis for limb-sparing surgery in dogs with distal radial osteosarcoma: a prospective clinical comparison of two different limb-sparing techniques
An endoprosthesis is an attractive alternative to cortical allografts for limb-salvage of the distal aspect of the radius in dogs because surgical and oncologic outcomes are similar, but the endoprosthesis is an immediately available off-the-shelf implant which is not complicated by the bone harvesting and banking requirements associated with cortical allografts.
Evaluation of the effect of two dose rates of cyclosporine on the severity of perianal fistulae lesions and associated clinical signs in dogs
The 5 mg/kg dose rate significantly accelerated lesion resolution compared with 2 mg/kg. In the 2 mg/kg group, 20% of dogs had complete resolution of clinical signs and 10% had resolution of lesions. In the 5 mg/kg group, 40% of dogs had complete resolution of clinical signs and 60% had resolution of lesions.
I Just Started My First Job As A Veterinarian And I Love It - But When Will I Stop Being So Nervous?
I have no problem telling people -- I do not know, but I will find out. Most people seem to appreciate this. I do remember being a new grad, though, and thinking that I must be the only one who can't answer all the questions!
Great Discussion Of The Use Of Screening Tests In General Practice; Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm On Electrocardiogram
Running routine yearly bloodwork is as unnecessary as routine ECGs, in my opinion. Especially in animals who are young and healthy and have little chance of having a true abnormality.
Tooth Fracture Classification System
The college has a list of acceptable abbreviations for case logs. The list is available on the website.
Ovariosalpingectomy, Cystotomy, And Post Operative Care For Tortoise (Photos)
After doing surgery on an egg-bound desert tortoise with a large urolith, what postoperative complications might you encounter? How long does it take the shell to heal?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 3, 9:30 pm ET
Are you starting to feel the holiday season creeping up on you? Where did the year go??? 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 4, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
AAFP Rounds
Sunday, October 8, 8 pm ET
Join the discussion in the AAFP Students Meeting. Non-AAFP VINners welcome.
To attend, go to the AAFP Rounds area and click Classroom.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 8, 10 pm ET
Join Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM, for Cardiology Pearls From ECVIM.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Modulation of canine immunosenescence by life-long caloric restriction
What's Your Diagnosis?
* And What's With This Other Chest?
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Visual Online Reproduction Guides and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd Edition
Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
eVetsite II Stats Reports
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, and ACVC.
From the Boards:
* Insect In Dog's Ear
* Is There Just Too Much To Know, Anymore?
* Paylean Use In Swine
* Will Shipping Temperature Affect The Antigen Extract's Stability?
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The sixth module discusses anesthesia, both local and general, pre-, intra- and post-operative pain management. The last portion is devoted to health, safety and ergonomics of veterinary dentistry and designing the dental suite. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Dale Kressin, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC
Eric Van Nice, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
November 13 - December 11, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: November 13, 20, break, December 4; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
Member/$95, Non-Member/$157 by October 30, 2006;
Member/$105, Non-Member/$174 after October 30, 2006 The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may enroll in just the module(s) in your area of interest. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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