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What Does the Pathologist Mean by That?
What is your interpretation of those descriptive terms that pathologists use? Take the Cytology Survey, and tell us. 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.
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Point them to VIN's Careers In Veterinary Medicine page. 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 On VeterinaryPartner.com:
We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
Thymoma-associated Exfoliative Dermatitis in Cats
Together with the clinical observation of generalized exfoliative dermatitis, the histologic pattern of this dermatitis was suggestive of an underlying thymoma.
Small intestinal volvulus in 115 horses: 1988-2000
We found that the population of horses with this lesion was older than has previously been reported, and that the prognosis for post-operative survival to hospital discharge is good (80%). Post-operative complications were common, and affected approximately half the horses that were ultimately discharged from the hospital.
Evaluation of a technique of inducing hypertensive renal insufficiency in cats
Results support the hypothesis that marked systemic hypertension, activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis, and proteinuria may damage the kidney of cats with preexisting renal insufficiency.
Medical management of superficial digital flexor tendonitis: a comparative study in 219 horses (1992-2000)
Treatment with beta aminoproprionitrile fumarate reduced the risk of reinjury in the treated limb, although the overall rate of subsequent injury was not affected. fibre alignment score at 4 months after treatment is a good predictor of outcome in the treated limb(s).
Europe's Import Rules
Here's the deal. The new EC form is available from the USDA: APHIS: VS website if you want to look at it. This post is really, really, really long, but perhaps it will help you. I put this together with the owner in mind, but it might help you too ...
Adriamycin Substitute For A Lymphoma Dog With Early Myocardial Failure?
In cases such as this, I have used adriamycin with zinecard. The orginal studies in beagles found very little cardiotoxic effects when the two are used together.
Advice For New Parents
Get the epidural drip started in the parking lot. Don't tell the anesthesiologist you love him. He hears this from everyone. Don't eat red jello after your water breaks. If/when you throw up, they think it is blood. Don't let them wake you up at the hospital for anything, unless they bring the baby for something. (The varmint will need something every couple hours anyway.) ...
I Have To Testify In An Animal Cruelty Case
Make sure you give specific answers to specific questions. Volunteer nothing. Leave your urge to expand on your answers at home. Let me say that again. Leave your urge to expand on your answers at home. Lawyers are trained to find something in those expanded answers that they can twist and use to make you look like a blithering idiot. Make your answers short and sweet and to the point ...
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 31, 10 pm ET -
Join Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP, for Coming Clean On Shampoo Therapy -- The Real Dirt: Part 1.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 2, 9:30 pm ET -
So, how much Halloween candy do you have left over? (Is there such a thing as leftover candy??) Stop by and tell us how you're doing!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, November 3, 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.
Rounds in November
Saturday, November 6, 9 pm ET - ACVSc/VIN Rounds
Join Caroline Mansfield, BSc, BVMS, MVM, CertSAM, MACVSc, DECVIM-CA for What Makes Feline Pancreatitis Different?
ACVSc Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion).
Sunday, November 7, 10 pm ET -
Join Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP, for Coming Clean On Shampoo Therapy -- The Real Dirt: Part 2.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion. Recent Rounds Veterinary RehabilitationIs A License Really Important?Treatment of Canine Pancreatitis (ACVSc)National Pet Wellness Month Part 1 and Part 2Financial Record-Keeping DisastersFeline Anemia: Part 1 and Part 2 (AAFP)
 Abstract Of The Week:
Steroid Sparing Effect of Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation in Atopic Dermatitis
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 24
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Avian Necropsy Technique and more ...
Book Review:
Equine Exercise Physiology
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Type Fonts on eVetsites Should be Simple and Clear
Upcoming Conferences
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From the Boards:
* Babesiosis, Puppy
* Selling Drugs To Other Vets
* Meniscal Rules Of The Road
* Femur Repair
Problems in Small Animal Internal Medicine:
A Problem-Oriented Diagnostic Approach
We've all had them -- those nebulous cases where we find only hypoalbuminemia, or anemia, or jaundice, or fever. - Do we work each case up differently, or do we follow a standardized step-by-step process?
- If we do use a standard methodology, are we using the right one?
- Do we understand why we're doing what we're doing?
VIN CE can help! Problems in Small Animal Internal Medicine: A Problem-Oriented Diagnostic Approach will teach you a structured diagnostic approach to these kinds of cases -- and how to work intelligently through the differentials. Instructor:
Dr. Andrew Mackin BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FACVSc, DSAM, MRCVS, DACVIM
Associate Professor and Service Chief and Dr. Hugh G. Ward Endowed Chair of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State University,
President, Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Dates: November 21 - December 19, 2004 Interactive Sessions: Sundays; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 8 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$115, Non-Member/$177 by November 8;
Member/$128, Non-Member/$197 after November 8. To learn more about this course, and to enroll visit the Problems in Small Animal Internal Medicine: A Problem-Oriented Diagnostic Approach course page.
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