Trilostane and the FDA
Recent conversations on VIN about the drug Trilostane have revealed new information that may be useful to you. The drug is available from compounding pharmacies, but this is not considered a legal source by the FDA. Read the updated Trilostane FAQ for more details.
ACVIM 2005 Proceedings on VIN!
Have you read the ACVIM Forum 2005 Proceedings yet? The ACVIM Forum provides high quality CE -- with something for everyone. (Pssst --- Want to participate in ACVIM 2005? Abstract submissions are being accepted at www.ACVIM.org until October 21.)
National Vet Tech Week Survey
National Veterinary Technician Week is Oct. 9-15. Please take a moment to complete this survey in honor of your right hand veterinary support staff and help us spread the word about veterinary technology and VSPN. The survey focuses on how you utilize and support your support staff. In a few weeks, the results will be compiled and made available for review.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Radio:
Keratoconjunctival Effects of Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
STT values were significantly lower in diabetic cataractous than nondiabetic non cataractous dogs.
The Effects of Bimatoprost and Unoprostone Isopropyl on the Intraocular Pressure of Normal Cats
Both 0.03 % bimatoprost solution and 0.15% unoprostone isopropyl solution induced no significant ocular side effects in normal cats when dosed over a 10-day treatment period.
Immune-Mediated Keratitis in Horses: 19 Cases (1998-2004)
Horses with superficial immune-mediated keratitis responded to topical medical therapy, but responded best to surgical removal of the lesion.
Size and Organization of Private Veterinary Practices, 2003
The 1-veterinarian class included the largest percentage of practices for most types of private practice (large animal exclusive, 34.2%; large animal predominant, 30.4%; small animal exclusive, 32.4%; small animal predominant, 30.3%; equine, 42.9%; and other [miscellaneous], 50.0%). For mixed animal practices, 31.4% were in the 1-veterinarian class and slightly more (32.2%) were in the more than 4-veterinarian class.
Medetomidine/Butorphanol Synergy And Switching NSAIDs
Synergism exists between NSAIDs and opioid at the level of the periaqueductal grey region (PAG) of the brain (this probably has little to do with opioid receptor sensitization; I just think it's cool). At the level of the PAG, opioids act to inhibit GABAergic interneuronal release of GABA. This inhibition leads to disinhibition of descending inhibitory neurons (is that confusing or what?).
What Other Anti-inflammatories Can We Use Instead Of NSAIDs Or Pred?
One needs to take into account the area of inflammation, as anti-inflammatory agents might be applicable to only one area or one type of tissue receptors.
Low Dose Ketamine Pre-Propofol To Help Reduce Apnea?
The propofol apnea issue must be dose dependent because I don't see it here and we use it at least 5 times daily. I'm wondering how much of this decrease in apnea is from the decrease in Propofol and how much of it was actually due to the direct effects of Ketamine.
Survey Said Female Vets Earn Less Than Male Vets: Sexism, Truth, Or Survey Error?
A survey found that male associate veterinarians who have worked 40 hours or more per week for one to seven years are worth about $80,000, while their female counterparts earn $64,000. Should we believe this?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 11, 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.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, October 12, 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.
AAFP Rounds
Sunday, October 16, 8 pm ET - AAFP Rounds
Join your colleagues for an AAFP Student Chapter meeting.
Access the AAFP Rounds page, then click Classroom to attend this session.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 16, 10 pm ET
Join Dick Goebel, DVM, for Managing Educational Debt.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Thyroid Sonography as an Effective Tool to Discriminate between Euthyroid Sick and Hypothyroid Dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Hoof, Mouth, Eye Lesion
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Avian Flu Information, and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Geriatrics And Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, 2nd Edition
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 Meta Tags
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: Veterinary Dental Forum, VCS, and ACVS.
From the Boards:
* Canine Flu Panic
* What Caused This Mouth Injury?
* Managing Megacolon
* Shouldn't We All Have A Basic Understanding Of Epidemiology?
The Veterinarian's Role in Handling Animal Abuse Cases
Early Bird date for registration is October 18! Enroll Now!
The veterinary profession is being increasingly challenged to recognize, report and document animal abuse and cruelty as it is encountered in their practices, and to assist law enforcement in the prosecution of these cases. This course on animal cruelty will provide an overview of the legal and ethical considerations for veterinarians, discuss the link between animal abuse and human violence, and provide guidelines for recognizing abuse, examining the live victim, performing forensic necropsies and testifying in court. Instructors:
Lila Miller, DVM; ASPCA
Robert Reisman, DVM; ASPCA
Melinda Mercke, DVM; ASPCA
Randy Lockwood, Ph.D; ASPCA Dates:
November 1 - December 13, 2005
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 9:30-11:30 PM ET (US) CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$153, Non-Member/$231 by October 18, 2005;
Member/$170, Non-Member/$256 after October 18, 2005 To Register:
Visit the Handling Animal Abuse page:
VETERINARIANS go here: http://www.vin.com/CE/MULT204-1105.htm
VETERINARY STAFF go here: http://www.vin.com/ce/MULT204-1105_VSPN.htm
Click on the Enroll Now link to enroll. Looking for more great CE?
Scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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