What Does the Pathologist Mean by That?
We would like your input about the words clinical pathologists use to express the certainty of a cytologic diagnosis. For example, what does "suspicious for" neoplasia mean to you? A 25% chance of cancer? What course of action will you take with this patient? Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

The results of this survey will be published. This is your chance to improve veterinary medicine by helping pathologists improve the way they report results.

As an added incentive to participate, we will randomly select two VINners responding to this survey to win a $150 gift certificate to the VIN Bookstore.

Wish You Had Better Answers to Your Patients' Problems?
Be a part of the solution -- help advance veterinary science by contributing cases to these ongoing Clinical Trials and Research Projects:

• Canine Nasal Carcinoma (Hurry, ends 10/31!)
• Dogs With X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease
• Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma
• Amitriptylline (Transdermal vs Oral)
• Pediatric Diarrhea

Perhaps your patients would benefit from one of these research projects!

Have you read the ACVIM Forum 2004 Proceedings yet?
The ACVIM Forum provides high quality information -- with something for everyone. (Pssst --- Want to participate in ACVIM 2005? Abstract submissions are now being accepted at ACVIM.org.)

New Proceedings on VIN!

• Hematology Symposium 2003

Newly-Added on VeterinaryPartner.com:
VIN's website for your veterinary clients, VeterinaryPartner.com is always adding new content. This week we have:

• Puppy Aggression
• Clicking with Canines
• Update to Cherry Eye

Day-to-Day Variability of Blood Glucose Concentrations in Diabetic Dogs
There are large day-to-day variations of serial blood glucose concentration curves in diabetic dogs being maintained on insulin injections

Trilostane Treatment for Adrenocortical Neoplasia
The effect of trilostane is limited to reducing clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism, and has no effect on tumor growth or metastasis

We're Overrun With Walk-Ins: What Can We Do?
We don't have enough business or income to add on another doctor especially since the walk-ins are unpredictable. How do we go about discouraging unscheduled office calls? Is it good business to say we are an appointment only clinic and we can't see you unless you schedule an appointment or if it's an emergency?

Should I Report A Client For Not Treating This Animal?
New York state law s3274b protects veterinarians from civil and criminal liability for disclosure of records and/or reporting suspected animal cruelty to the proper authorities. Here's the full text of the applicable law ...

VSPN’s Review Course for the Veterinary Technician National Exam
Support your graduating veterinary technician students and help them sign up for this all encompassing review course. In its fifth year, the VTNE Review Course has now moved to the VSPN CE area to better serve the VSPN and VIN members.

This VTNE review course will maximize your student's study efficiency by identifying key focus areas, offering hints on studying, demonstrating techniques of memorization and organization, and using mock exam questions to test their knowledge. Help your technician student's pass their exam, have them sign up for VSPN’s Review Course for the Veterinary Technician National Exam.

Instructor: Nanette Walker Smith, RVT, CVT – BS, AS, AS – VSPN CE & Content Director

Dates: November 10, 2004 – January 26, 2005
Real Time sessions: Sunday evenings – (no class November 28 or December 26.); 9:30pm-11:00pm ET

Tuition:
$75 for currently enrolled AVMA accredited or Canadian accredited Veterinary Technician Program students
$150 for all other students or veterinary support staff

To Enroll: Please visit the Veterinary Technician National Exam Review course page. Registration closes November 10.

How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, October 20, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 24, 10:00 pm ET -
Join Laurie McCauley, DVM for Veterinary Rehabilitation: Getting Our Patients Going Again
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.

Abstract Of The Week:
Tono-Pen XL Calibration Curves

What's Your Diagnosis?
> Abnormality
> Case Archives

Website Of The Week:
Gastrointestinal Research Projects and more ...

Book Review:
Veterinary Reproductive Ultrasonography: Horse, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Pig, Dog, Cat

Order this book from the VIN Store.

eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Change of Address Form Page

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: VCS, NCVMA, NAVC, WVC.

Recent Rounds:

From the Boards:
* Jittery Koi
* Avian Nutrition
* Buying A Sinking Ship?
* R-L PDA?

Managing Tear Film Disorders in Small Animal Practice
Sure, you can recognize chronic dry eye, but how good are you at spotting the subtle tear disorders?

And, do you know how tears are formed? (Do you even remember all the anatomical parts involved, and everything that can interfere with normal production?)

Take VIN CE's Managing Tear Film Disorders In Small Animal Practice CE course, and you will gain a firm grasp of this important ophthalmological phenomenon.

Course Description:
Objective: Tear Film Disorders may be "Quantitative" or "Qualitative". Quantitative disorders are commonly referred to as "Dry Eye" cases, while Qualitative disorders are more insidious and very frequently misdiagnosed. This course will cover the anatomy and physiology of tear function, help you understand and differentiate between Quantitative and Qualitative disorders and effectively manage these conditions.

Instructor:
Michael Zigler, DVM, CertVOphthal

Dates:
November 23 - December 7, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Tuesdays; 9:30- 11 PM ET (US)

CE Hours: 3 CE Credits

Tuition:
Member/$43, Non-Member/$86 by November 9, 2004;
Member/$48, Non-Member/$95 after November 9, 2004;

To learn more about this course, and to enroll visit the Managing Tear Film Disorders In Small Animal Practice course page.