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For years VINners have asked if VIN can help them develop their web site. Now we have the answer. eVetSite, a VIN service/ partner company, makes web site design easy! Very quickly and easily, you can design and launch your new site (or we can help you convert your old one ). VINners get very deep discounts as a member benefit. Take a free trial at http://www.evetsite.com. November Is Dermatology Month On VIN!
Keep your eyes peeled as we highlight dermatology topics throughout the month. We think you will enjoy the extra focus on this fascinating section of veterinary medicine.
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. Hurry! Participate by November 10 to be included in the drawing.
Have you read the WVC 2004 Proceedings?
If you have, you know the articles (VIN's Library, or VIN's Search) are a great source of information. (Psst! Want to attend WVC 2005? Save money by using the Early Bird Signup -- now available at westernveterinary.org.)
New On VeterinaryPartner.com:
We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
Precipitation and the occurrence of lyme disease in the northeastern United States
Positive correlations between the number of cases of Lyme disease reported in the northeastern United States during the 1992-2002 period indicate that late spring/early summer precipitation was a significant climate factor affecting the occurrence of Lyme disease.
The Use of KIT and Tryptase Expression Patterns as Prognostic Tools for Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors
Based on univariate and multivariate survival analysis, increased cytoplasmic KIT staining was significantly associated with an increased rate of local recurrence and a decreased survival rate.
Oxalate degradation by intestinal lactic acid bacteria in dogs and cats
This study suggests that manipulation of the lactic acid bacteria component of the canine and feline gastrointestinal microflora may decrease intestinal oxalate, and correspondingly intestinal oxalate absorption and renal excretion, thus potentially reducing oxalate urolithiasis.
Results From the Treatment of Advanced Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasal Planum in Cats, Using a Combination of Intralesional Carboplatin and Superficial Radiotherapy: A Pilot Study
A combination of radiotherapy and intralesional carboplatin is a useful treatment option for an advanced stage SCC of the nasal planum in cats.
Splenic Mass; Biopsy Technique
Splenic Aspiration.......Regarding the technique, I have done both biopsies and aspirates of the spleen with positive results. With a cavitated mass like this, you need to take your sample from several areas......hyperechoic and sonolucent, but not the cavities. To do an aspirate, I always use a Wescott needle and a "packing" technique. Do not use negative pressure with a syringe or you will flood your cells with blood. The Wescott has a side port that scrapes cells. I've done many biopsies with an E-Z Core 14 ga. There are two things that are important. Make sure that the sample is from well below the capsular surface and place digital pressure over the biopsy site for a minute after the sample. This works. Either is worth doing if you have the intestinal fortitude to do it.
Can Horse Have West Nile Disease Even If IgM Test Is Negative?
In general, the IgM titer should be positive (more than 1:400) if the horse is symptomatic, as IgM increases rapidly after exposure. However, I have had two cases that were initially negative and then became positive. The reason is that the test is an all or nothing at 1:400 dilution. You could have a titer, but if it is less than 1:400 it will be called negative ...
Belligerant Client Wants Discount
If you can get every employee in this hospital to agree to a paycut, the bank to lower the mortgage rate, the utility companies to give a discount, the lab and pharmacy companies to cut their prices, the veterinary school to give me a rebate, and have the national, state and local governments cut the taxes, then I will gladly give you a discount. But until that happens, we will have to charge what we do to help cover these costs of which we have no control.
Stethoscopes for Hearing-Impared Tech
You can access an article I co-wrote on stethoscopes and medical professionals with hearing loss...
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 ACVSc/VIN Rounds
Saturday, November 6, 9 pm ET -
Join Caroline Mansfield, BSc, BVMS, MVM, CertSAM, MACVSc, DECVIM-CA for What Makes Feline Pancreatitis Different? All VIN members are welcome to participate.
ACVSc Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion).
Sunday Rounds
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. If you missed Part 1, read the transcript.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 9, 9:30 pm ET -
Still eating the kids' Halloween candy? (Ready to start a new diet??) 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 2
Wednesday, November 10, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course. Recent Rounds Coming Clean On Shampoo Therapy: Part 1Veterinary 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:
Fatal Systemic Toxoplasmosis In A Cat Treated With Cyclosporin For Atopy
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 26
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Dermatology Sources, and more …
Book Review:
Broodmare Reproduction For The Equine Practitioner
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Add Single Solid Lines to Separate Items
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: NCVMA, NAVC, WVC.
From the Boards:
* Ordering Trilostane
* Language Barriers And Clients
* Analgesics For Old Sea Lion
* Reverse PDA
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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