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Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD): Identifying the Genes Responsible
Did you know you can contribute to veterinary research without leaving your home or office?

Noa Safra, DVM, PhD, at UC Davis is conducting this study to investigate the chromosomal regions associated with HOD. The goal is to identify its genetic basis and hopefully help reduce the number of HOD puppies through selective breeding.

Check the clinical trials page to see if any of the ongoing trials might make new or novel therapies available for your patients.

If you would like to add your clinical trial or research project, please complete this survey or contact mrishniw@vin.com.

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Financial dimensions of veterinary medical education: an economist's perspective
Although the situation is clearly worrisome, viable repayment options exist for these escalating debt loads. In combination with recent income and employment trends for veterinarians, these options provide a basis for cautious optimism for the future.

Polyodontia in donkeys
Polyodontia was recorded in 2.25% of the donkeys, presenting 36 supernumerary teeth, with 2.80% being incisors and 97.20% cheek teeth, with prevalence increasing with age. The caudal aspects of the maxillary cheek teeth rows were the most common locations for supernumerary teeth development (distomolars). The mandible was far less commonly affected than the maxilla.

Fluid therapy for the emergent small animal patient: crystalloids, colloids, and albumin products
Many different types of intravenous fluids are available, including crystalloids, artificial colloids, and natural colloids. This article discusses the various types of fluids and their indication for use.

Monday Morning Phenomenon: Is It Real?
This has always been an area of concern for me especially when anesthesia machines get pulled out of the storage closet and the absorber granules are devoid of moisture.

Are There Options For Veterinarians Who Want To Work In Industry Jobs?
Other Professional Degrees (MD, DDS, JD) and Advanced Academic Degrees (MS, PhD) have starting salaries in multiple different areas which are generally higher than that of a starting DVM.

Heart Murmur In A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Without Other Cardiac Signs: Could This Be Early Congestive Heart Failure?
So you're concerned, based on your treatment suggestions earlier, and your description, that this dog might have congestive heart failure (CHF). So let's go through this step by step.

Post-Anesthetic Death In Guinea Pigs: Possible Causes, And Minimizing Risks
Laryngeal spasm and bronchospasm are definitely conditions that you might not find any evidence of on histopath, and that can happen even in intubated patients, maybe even more so in intubated patients.

Full Rounds Schedule and Countdown Clock

Sunday, January 12 - 8 p.m. ET - VIN Rounds
Join Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP, for The Wonderful World of Foxes.
*This session will be all text, no audio.

Sunday, January 12 - 9:30 p.m. ET - VIN/VSPN Rounds
Abused/Neglected Animals with Kathleen Dobbs, RVT, and Phil Akrow has been CANCELLED.

Tuesday, January 14 - 9:30 p.m. ET - Venting over a Venti
Need to vent? Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP, MA, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

Wednesday, January 15 - 9:30 p.m. ET - How to Use VIN Part 2
Learn how to get more out of your VIN Experience. Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

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Any Running Vets?
"It is amazing how just a couple of months off from running can ruin your endurance. I ran a half marathon 2 months ago, and now running 2-3 miles at a time is a challenge. Regardless, I managed to finish my 5.5K midnight run with just a couple of walk breaks. The time was bad, around 49 min, but I did it! And I think I officially have the running bug again!"

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Book Review of the Week
Veterinary Immunology, Ninth Edition
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Website of the Week
Blue Tongued Skink Care Sheets

New Proceedings added to the VIN Library:
ECVIM-CA 2013
CVMA 2013
WVC 2013
AAZV/EAMCP 2013

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases

NEW Medical FAQ
Lymphoma Reinduction and Rescue Therapy

Associate - Updated and New
Head Trauma (feline)
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Upcoming Conferences
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Overview of Koala Rehabilitation
January 13 - February 17, 2014

The primary goals of this course are to improve outcomes for sick and injured wild koala and help bridge the gulf between veterinarians and koala rehabilitators. We believe that the best outcomes for koala rehabilitation occur when a team approach rather than an adversarial approach is utilized.

Basic Captive Marine Mammal Husbandry, Physiology, and Medicine
February 23 - March 19, 2014

This course will be an overview of basic husbandry and medicine of the commonly maintained captive marine mammals such as California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins.

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