Interested in Dentistry?
Jan Bellows, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP shows the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Smile Book, IV will show you how to complete dental charts. Read on to see photos of normal anatomy and examples of common dental pathology. Want to test your dental knowledge?
Dr. Bellows presents regular Dental Brain Teasers. Try your hand with the current case or review past cases. Come on and join the fun!
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Understanding Veterinary Dentistry - Hale - 2004 List $75.00 - VINner Price: $67.50
The key to managing any condition is thoroughly understanding it. Understanding Veterinary Dentistry will help the student, technician and general practitioner do just that. It will not teach the reader how to do root canal therapy, but it will teach them how to recognize when such therapy is indicated and why. This 220-page book contains 23 chapters, five appendicies and an index. The text is richly supported by over 200 illustrations and photographs. Find it in the VINstore.
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Proceedings of the Northeast Veterinary Conference 2004 Low Molecular Weight Heparins
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Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network Transcripts:
Immune Cell Populations in the Duodenal Mucosa of Cats with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The classification of feline IBD might be improved by considering the distribution of the leukocyte subsets in the mucosa based on immunohistochemical studies. Criteria for scoring the disease activity and stages should be considered based on such findings.
Prevalence of Diseases of the Spinal Cord of Cats
Results of this histopathologic study showed that FIP and LSA were the most common disease processes affecting the spinal cord of cats.
Cyclooxygenase-2 Expression in Canine Appendicular Osteosarcomas
The study findings suggest that strong COX-2 expression in tumor cells may be associated with more aggressive forms of osteosarcoma and cosequently, serve as a predictor of poor outcome.
Determination of functional and morphologic changes in palmar digital nerves after nonfocused extracorporeal shock wave treatment in horses
Nonfocused extracorporeal shock wave treatment of the metacarpophalangeal area resulted in lower sensory nerve conduction velocities in palmar digital nerves. This effect likely contributes to the post-treatment analgesia observed in horses and may result in altered peripheral pain perception. Horses with preexisting lesions may be at greater risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries when exercised after treatment.
Client Confidentiality Issues
HIPAA is human only, but some states (Georgia is one) do treat veterinary records as confidential. We had the Georgia laws changed after a newspaper reporter attempted to obtain copies of veterinary medical records associated with a high profile serial murder case.
Has Closing On Saturdays Affected Your Income?
I have real reservations about my cash flow if closed on Sat. Any thoughts from those who do or don't or have tried but went back to Sat hours?
Can You Induce Heart Murmurs By Pressing Too Hard with a Stethoscope?
A resident told me that you can induce a murmur by pressing too hard on the chest with your stethoscope while ausculting the heart. So, if you hear one, just let up slightly and often the murmur will disappear. ...It's just suddenly occurred to me that maybe that resident was giving me wrong information...
How Long Before Ear Drums Grow Back After Myringotomy?
Most ear drums will grow back in 21 days as long as the infection is clearing...I do not think that the majority of dermoids routinely do myringotomies on every case...If the TM is obviously unhelathy, I find that it usually is already ruptured or gets torn during gentle cleaning procedures. So, if it remains intact and seems sturdy, I wait on myringotomy until the patient has failed 1-2 rounds of treatment. (I have had to perform only 2-3 myringotomies in the last couple of years).
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, February 8, 9:30 pm ET
Had any crazy clients lately? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, February 9, 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!
VIN/AAFP Rounds
Sunday, February 13, 8 pm ET
Join the AAFP behavior guidelines panelists for AAFP Behavior Guidelines Part II: Treatment. All VINners welcome.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, February 13, 10 pm ET
Join Wanda Gordon, DVM, for Know Your Knees: Osteoarthritis Of The Stifle.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion. Recent Rounds AAFP Behavior Guidelines (Part 1)
(Pssst! Part 2 coming February 13, 8pm ET)Diagnosis of Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats (ACVSc)Getting Wet: An Introduction to Fish MedicineHiring the Right PersonNegotiating that First ContractFeline Pyothorax (ACVSc)Feline Infertility (AAFP)Normal Feline Reproduction (AAFP)Cyclosporine: Ordinary and Extraordinary Uses Neurologic Rehabilitation
 Abstract Of The Week:
Spindle Cell Component of Ferret Adrenal Cortical Neoplasms
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 35
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Virtual Dermatology Consultations, and more ...
Book Review:
Textbook of Physiological Chemistry
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
February is Dental Health Month
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: WVC, SAVMA, and AAHA.
From the Boards:
* Miniature Horse US Tips
* Standing Cesarean Technique
* Albumin Dose
* River Otter Gestation Period
Organ System and Core Examination Review
Module A
Reserve Your Seat NOW for VIN's 12th annual Organ System and Core Examination Review Module A CE Course! - Planning to take the ABVP General Examination?
- Looking for a comprehensive review of what's new in the pathophysiology & treatment of disease in dogs and cats?
The Organ System and Core Examination Review is the course for you! Once again, we've assembled a great group of instructors who - together with a motivated group of learners - make this the most comprehensive
organ system review course available. Module A includes the following topics: Neurology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Oncology, Immunology, Anesthesia, Surgery, Dentistry. Within these topics, you will learn the important pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the diagnosis and treatment of disease in dogs and cats. Dates:
March 30- May 25, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Wednesdays during this period, 9:30 -11:30 PM ET Topics and Instructors:
Course Coordinator: Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD Neurology 1 -- Linda Shell, DVM, ACVIM and William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Neurology 2 -- Linda Shell, DVM, ACVIM and William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Coagulation and Oncology -- Karri Meleo, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR and Neal Mauldin, DVM, DACVIM
Oncology (conclusion) -- Karri Meleo, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR and Neal Mauldin, DVM, DACVIM
Dentistry -- Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVCD
Surgery-- Bob Richardson, DVM and Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS
Anesthesia-- Meghan Richey, DVM, MS, DACVA and Chuck McGrath, DVM, DACVA
Immunology -- Robert M. Gogal Jr,DVM *Additional instructors TBA CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$230,Non-Member/$317 by March 20th
Member/$256, Non-Member/$352 after March 20th. If you register for all 3 modules, the discounted tuition rate is: Member: $635; Non-Member: $923. Module B (June 15 - Aug 10, 2004) includes the following topics:
Reproduction, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Fluids/Acid Base, Nephrology/Urology and Ophthalmology.** Module C (Aug 31 - Oct 26, 2004) includes the following topics:
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory andHematology/Chemistry. **
** Topics subject to change. To Register: Visit Organ System and Core Examination Review Module A and click on the Enroll now link.
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