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Clinical evaluation of dietary modification for treatment of spontaneous chronic kidney disease in cats
A significantly greater percentage of cats fed the maintenance diet had uremic episodes (26%), compared with cats fed the renal diet (0%). A significant reduction in renal-related deaths, but not all causes of death, was detected in cats fed the renal diet. The renal diet evaluated in this study was superior to an adult maintenance diet in minimizing uremic episodes and renal-related deaths in cats with spontaneous stage 2 or 3 chronic kidney disease.
Oxidative injury and hepatocyte apoptosis in total parenteral nutrition-associated liver dysfunction
The longer the TPN duration, the more severe the liver injury. Both oxidative injury and apoptosis may play important roles in the mechanism of TPN-associated hepatic dysfunction.
Initial evaluation of a technique for complete cecal bypass in the horse
Complete cecal bypass without ileal transection is a viable alternative to traditional methods of complete cecal bypass. It is technically simple and effectively bypasses the cecum. It also should intuitively require less time and have a reduced risk of contamination compared with complete cecal bypass with ileal transection. Longer term follow-up is warranted before clinical use of this technique.
Subpopulations of corticotrophs in the sheep pituitary during late gestation: effects of development and placental restriction
The prepartum surge in fetal plasma cortisol is essential for the normal timing of parturition in sheep and may result from an increase in the ratio of ACTH to proopiomelanocortin (POMC) in the fetal circulation. We investigated the changes in the relative proportions of cells expressing POMC, ACTH, and the CRH type 1 receptor (CRHR(1)) shortly before birth and during chronic placental insufficiency. This study is the first to demonstrate subpopulations of corticotrophs in the fetal sheep pituitary that differentially express POMC, ACTH, and CRHR(1) and the separate effects of gestational age and placental restriction on these subpopulations of corticotrophs.
My Office Manager Had A Stroke! How To Recognize A Stroke; Link To Further Information
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he has a good chance of totally reversing the effects of a stroke.... He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours. S.T.R. OKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... RECOGNIZING A STROKE Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK . to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. {NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke} If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
Suggestions For Low-Maintenance Landscape Plants That Are Urine Resistant
We are in the process of re-doing our outside landscaping around the hospital. The major work will be installing irrigation systems, but we also need to install new plants. Lots of dog owners walk their dogs around the edge of our parking lot either before or after their appointment. So, the question is... what plants won't be killed off by this activity? Don't want to waste money on wimpy plants! Also, another question... for our back yard where we walk the hospitalized dogs, what do people recommend here? We have non-irrigated grass at the moment, and it looks pretty trashed. Would gravel or DG be better and cleaner option?
Technique (With Pictures) For Radiographing Horse Teeth
The traditional lateral sinus film is basically worthless for dental imaging because the contralateral structures are superimposed. Open mouth oblique views will help isolate each arcade. To keep the horse's mouth open use PVC pipe @ 4" long. Gags in sizes 1.5" through 4" will allow you to take pictures of any horse. Heavy sedation is required. I usually start with 1/2cc Detomidine and 0.2cc Butorphanol IV.
Why Isn't My Refractometer Giving An Accurate Reading Of The Specific Gravity Of The Water In My Saltwater Aquarium?
Refractometers don't actually measure specific gravity (SG) but they measure refractive index (RI). If you know the RI of a liquid you can work out the specific gravity, providing you know the composition. Since cat and dog urine is different from sea water, you will get a false indication of the true SG.
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How healthy are clones and their progeny: 5 years of field experience
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From the Boards:
* The Importance Of Good Margins
* Is Royal Canin Overinterpreting The Data?
* Alternative Therapies For Pemphigus?
* Diphenhydramine Overdose
What Makes Cats Tick?
Feline Internal Medicine Module 1
Early Bird registration ends December 27! The What Makes Cats Tick? Feline Internal Medicine series will take a close look at a variety of feline-specific topics taught by our knowledgeable instructors. This series is open to all veterinarians with an interest in feline medicine. We are planning on five modules to be taught throughout 2007. Here are the course topics which will be covered throughout the entire series: Physiology, GI, Nutrition, Endocrine, Urinary, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Behavior, Therapeutics, Analgesia, Anesthesia and Dental Dilemmas. The first module will cover Physiology, GI and Nutrition topics in feline medicine. Instructors:
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (course coordinator)
Claudia Kirk, DVM, PhD Dates:
January 10 - February 14, 2007 Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$167, Non-Member/$246 by December 27, 2006;
Member/$185, Non-Member/$273 after December 27, 2006 Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks:
Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volumes 1 through 5, especially 4 and 5
Volume 5 is currently available in the VIN bookstore.
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Feline Internal Medicine Module 1 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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