About Those 'About This Folder' Pages...
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The fastest route to an answer to your question is a VIN Database Search. But, because many topics have been discussed many times on the message boards, the number of "hits" you get can be overwhelming. To help you, the VIN team of consultants (and other experts) continue to create up-to-date summaries (FAQs) of topics commonly discussed on the message boards. Save time -- check out the Medical FAQs, before you post. Updated and New Medical FAQs:
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Endocrinology of pregnancy in the dog: A review
The respective roles of LH, FSH, and prolactin are still unclear, with considerable conflicting evidence among studies. However, it appears that prolactin is absolutely required, whereas LH is either permissive or facilitates corpus luteum function during pregnancy.
Nutritional supplements for pregnant and lactating bitches
This review covers the use of common nutritional supplements for the bitch and puppies.
Comparative efficacy of diminazene diaceturate and diminazene aceturate for the treatment of babesiosis in horses
The efficacy of diminazene diaceturate was demonstrated to be 80%, while diminazene aceturate was found to have 90% efficacy against babesiosis.
Use of acupuncture in equine reproduction
The benefits achieved through acupuncture treatment are thought to be a result of hormonal regulation, altered smooth muscle motility, and general stress and/or pain relief from musculoskeletal or environmental conditions.
Suggestions for holiday gifts/bonuses
This year we'll do the money bonuses as I think they count on it, and are doing a pot luck party at our house. We also give them a Starbucks card when we have a little Christmas lunch where they give each other and us gifts (for some reason it's not combined with the dinner). I don't know if we'll be doing the fancy restaurant dinner again. I felt really used.
Cage warmer
It appears that one would have to leave the cage door open in order to fit the hose from the machine onto the blanket. That doesn't seem safe, even if you tie the door shut. Also, if the patient recovers in a run,it seems like you would have to put the warming machine inside the run, cart and all--or again, leave the run door open due to the hose. I'd like to know how this is handled in other animal hospitals.
Diagnosing diabetes mellitus in the emergency room: what to do now and what to send to the referring veterinarian (rDVM)
I would have sent it to the rDVM for all the rest. That is his job and he doesn't love it when we start talking about chronic disease treatment in the emergency room setting.
Therapies for cat with lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis, diabetes mellitus and retained root fragments
Lots of good go home points in this case -- the importance of preoperative blood work, oral assessment with films, and avoidance of steroids in feline chronic gingivostomatits.
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Funny Bones:
The dumbest emergency call ever....
"Before I could override my naturally smart mouth I said "I have relatively poor success treating death, what do you want me to do?"
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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: NAVC, WVC and EEAV.
These courses are now open for enrollment. Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Practical Avian Medicine Module 3
Diagnostics and Interpretation
January 22 - February 5, 2009 Module 3 will cover sample collection methods, diagnostic imaging and interpretation of labwork. Practical Avian Medicine Module 4
Managing Avian Diseases: Behavior and Emergency
February 3 - February 17, 2009 Module 4 will cover management of single bird vs. flock, common avian behavior problems and emergency management. 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 tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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