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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.
NACA Drug Formulary on VIN
The North American Companion Animal Formulary (NACAF) is a comprehensive guide for drug usage in dogs and cats. It includes over 1900 references to the use of over 950 drugs, coverage of common diagnostic tests, anesthetic protocols and special procedures for diagnostic imaging. Browse alphabetically by generic name or by symptom.
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Texas Farm Radio:
A comparison between pre-operative carprofen and a long-acting sufentanil formulation for analgesia after ovariohysterectomy in dogs
The long-acting preparation of sufentanil provided excellent post-operative analgesia that was significantly better than that provided by carprofen. However, use of this formulation, in the anaesthetic technique used in the study, resulted in a relatively high incidence of adverse effects.
Mitral leaflet remodeling in dilated cardiomyopathy
Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (TIC) was not associated with mitral leaflet tethering or shape change, but both anterior and posterior mitral leaflets lengthened because of significant remodeling localized near the leaflet edge. Mitral leaflet remodeling accompanies mitral regurgitation in cardiomyopathy and casts doubt on functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) being purely "functional" in etiology.
Quantity-based judgments in the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
The results suggest that, like apes tested on similar tasks, some dogs can form internal representations and make mental comparisons of quantity.
Complement component C3 mediates inflammatory injury following focal cerebral ischemia
The complement cascade has been implicated in ischemia/reperfusion injury, and recent studies have shown that complement inhibition is a promising treatment option for acute stroke. The results of this study establish C3 activation as the key constituent in complement-related inflammatory tissue injury following stroke and suggest a C3a anaphylatoxin-mediated mechanism.
Complex Relationships Between Regular Veterinarians And Emergency Clinics
.... What is our responsibility to the patient if we have RDVM's insisting on wanting "their" patients back and you know the patient is not stable and or know that the vet wanting it back is not capable to take care of the present situation? Are we not ethically and legally responsible for the well being of out clients?
Handling Clients Who Only Want Free Advice
After having what I felt was a prolonged call with a non-client on emergency who wanted me to diagnose her cat's problem, I ask her what color my hair was? She said how was she suppose to know since she couldn't see me. I told her it worked the same way for me and her cat. I needed to see it to properly diagnose and treat it. She came in the next morning.
Latest Information On Feline Cytauxzoonosis
Because no therapy has been proven effective and the disease remains largely fatal, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Since the only natural means of transmission seems to be via the tick vector, measures to control these ectoparasites are indicated. Keeping cats indoors minimizes tick exposure. No chemical is completely effective to prevent tick attachment, but ...
Treatment Of Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia - Should Vincristine Be Used Right Away?
…the internist does bone marrow aspirates (not core biopsies, though), on dogs with ITP. She prefers to have one prior to giving vincristine. Here's the reasoning....
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 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.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 10, 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 2
Wednesday, October 11, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Survey of the use of radiography vs. ultrasonography in the investigation of gastrointestinal foreign bodies in small animals
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Hindlimb Lameness
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Nitrate Poisoning And Feeding Nitrate Feeds To Livestock and more….
Book Review of the Week:
Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science, Second Edition
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. 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:
Free Image Optimizer from Tucows.com
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, ACVC and VCS.
From the Boards:
* Mitral Insufficiency: When To Use Enalapril?
* Seizures After Shunt Surgery
* Mouse Vasectomy Technique
* FeLV Testing Question
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review
Back by popular demand! If your state requires you to take a pharmacy course, here is your chance to get your credits! Early Bird registration ends October 11. Participants will:
- Learn the federal requirements that apply to the security and accountability for controlled substances in veterinary practices.
- Be able to evaluate their current practices and, if needed, implement improvements that reduce the risk of theft, diversion or prosecution for failure to maintain an adequate system of security and accountability for controlled substances.
- Have a better understanding of the actions of FDA and will learn how to express their opinions to FDA.
- Learn when they can use drugs in an extra-label manner and when they are engaging in activities that are of enforcement priority by FDA.
- Learn when they can use compounded drugs in veterinary practice. Instructor:
Doug Kemp, Pharm.D, DICVP Dates:
October 25 - November 8, 2006
Real-time session: Wednesday, November 1; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 3
(Accepted for Florida State Veterinary Board Pharmacy CE requirement) Tuition:
Member/$48, Non-Member/$95 by October 11, 2006;
Member/$53, Non-Member/$106 after October 11, 2006.
VIN course also open to VSPN members. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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