On Shaky Ground: Treating Canine Tremors
Do shivering Shih Tzu's leave you quaking in your scrubs? Join Linda Shell, DVM, DACVIM (Neuro) this Sunday for A Whole Lot Of Shaking: Canine Tremors and learn how to approach your next case. Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussion. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK...and discuss
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Learn more about the VIN News Service (VNS); help make the VNS what you want it to be by sharing WHAT YOU THINK with the VNS staff and all VINners. AVMA falls short of $1 million goal for PAC
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A Reward for Good Behavior
The proceedings of the 2008 ACVB-AVSAB Scientific Paper and Poster Session are now available in the VIN Library. If you'd like to share your behavior knowledge at the next meeting in July 2009, ACVB and AVSAB are currently accepting abstracts for consideration. More New Proceedings:
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Comparison of time-action profiles of insulin glargine and NPH insulin in normal and diabetic dogs
Time-action profiles of NPH insulin and insulin glargine in normal dogs demonstrated a clear difference between both insulin preparations confirming that NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting preparation whereas insulin glargine is a long-lasting preparation.
Treatment of esophageal spirocercosis with milbemycin oxime
Six medium sized mixed breed dogs treated with milbemycin oxime stopped shedding Spirocerca lupi ova after 3-44 days. Esophageal nodules disappeared in all dogs within 95-186 days and radiographic signs resolved within 85-127 days in the five dogs that were studied. This preliminary data shows milbemycin oxime deserves further evaluation for the treatment of spirocercosis.
Ketoconazole increases the plasma levels of ivermectin in sheep
Co-administration of ketoconazole induced higher plasma concentrations of ivermectin, leading to a substantial increase in the overall exposure of the animals to the drug. The use of a P-gp reversing agent such as ketoconazole could be useful tool to optimize antiparasitic therapy in the face of the worldwide development of anthelmintic resistance.
What if I base my treatment on VIN responses from a thread?
Hypothetically, what if a doctor bases a medical decision on a discussion he/she either read or participated in on VIN? Say this decision, although recommended by experts, then becomes part of a legal case and the associate replies that they based their decision making process not on medical journals/papers but on information from VIN. What then?
What is the ideal leptospirosis test?
The "gold standard" is culture of Leptospires from urine, however, this is difficult to do. Therefore, the PCR seems the best test for true infection/shedding of Lepto in urine.
Reporting possible abuse of a cat
I always try to remember it's not my job to decide if there's abuse or not. It's my job to decide whether it's suspicious.
What to do about an employee with a bad attitude: hiring staff with good attitudes
During the interviews with potential hires, I look them in the eye and tell them, "I don't ever want to hear the words 'that's not my job.' Is that going to be a problem?" I can't say that everyone actually notices when a job needs to be done, but they all know better than to complain when asked!
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 12, 10 p.m. EDT
(October 13, 2 a.m. GMT)
Join Linda Shell, DVM, DACVIM (Neuro) for A Whole Lot Of Shaking: Canine Tremors.
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(October 15, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
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How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, October 15, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(October 16, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
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Important Health Advice for Women
"Change "Chardonnay" to "Margarita" and you've got me sold!!."
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Fun 66
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Understanding Animal Welfare, The Science in its Cultural Context
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Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 26, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Participants will study personnel specifications, job descriptions, training records and employee appraisals, learn about audits in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and determination of reference intervals. Improvement Opportunities, external Quality Assurance performance and a Quality Plan for the laboratory are the final topics in Part II. For information on other CE courses, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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