New VIN Survey and Research Project
With a little help from VIN, you can participate in clinical research from your home or office. - Delusional Infestation by Proxy
Have you ever dealt with a client who presented a pet for a problem of parasitism that you ultimately believed to be imaginary? VIN Consultant Mark Rishniw, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVIM, Peter Lepping, MD, MRCPsych, and Nancy Hinkle, PhD are interested in describing the condition termed "Delusional Parasitosis by Proxy" for clinical psychiatrists, and providing veterinarians with guidelines for dealing with such clients. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and as always, your responses will be confidential. - Grey Parrot Anatomy Project
VIN Consultant Brian Speer, DVM, ABVP, ECZM, of the Medical Center for Birds and Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP, of the University of Utah are seeking deceased Grey Parrots. They would also like to be contacted if you will be euthanizing a Grey Parrot. See link above for details. They will use micro-CT technology, to create a series of high-resolution images to create the “average” Grey Parrot. These will be rendered into a 3D digital atlas.
Have you Used the VIN (VETQUEST) Classifieds?
VETQUEST is a popular, effective, and FREE way to search for positions, associates, equipment, events, and more. Log into VIN and click on the Classifieds button in the blue navigation bar at the top right hand corner of the Front Page or go to http://www.vetquest.com. If you're a VIN member you can double your chances of finding the perfect new associate or selling your surplus equipment by posting in the Classifieds folder (located on the Associations and Foundations board) on the VIN Message Boards.
How to Change your VIN Password
Now, changing your VIN password is quicker and easier than ever. Log in to your account with your current password then click on MyVIN > Membership and choose Change your Password or Change Secondary Security. If you need more help, please contact membership services directly.
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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!
New and Revised Articles to Share
With Your Clients! Veterinary Partner Texas Farm Radio VetzInsight
Randomized Trial of Cisplatin versus Firocoxib versus Cisplatin/Firocoxib in Dogs with Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder
Firocoxib significantly enhanced the antitumor activity of cisplatin resulting in partial remission in more than half of the cases. The toxicoses inherent to cisplatin, however, were noted in dogs receiving this combination. Firocoxib had antitumor effects as a single agent and can be considered a palliative treatment for dogs with TCC.
Carrier molecules for use in veterinary vaccines
Over the past 20 years there have been significant changes in our ability to produce antigens by conventional extraction and purification, recombinant DNA and synthesis. However, many of these products need to be combined with carrier molecules to generate optimal immune responses.
Low-power laser therapy for repairing acute and chronic-phase bone lesions
Laser therapy aided the bone consolidation process and favored the physiopathologic mechanisms involved in bone tissue repair, and its effects were more prominent when treatment started during the acute phase of the injury.
Older Dog With Pathological Fracture Of Radius: Interpretation Of Radiographs, Reasons To Amputate, And Final Diagnosis
I'd go for the most efficient and definitive approach: amputation with histopath of the entire lesion. Advantages include ...
Use Of The Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice Recognition Program For Electronic Medical Records
Here is an example of my notes dictated into notepad on iPad without any corrections, so you can view the mistakes and lack of formatting.
When Do You Worry That A Dog With A Severely Enlarged Left Atrium (LA) Is At Risk For An Atrial Rupture? What Is The Largest LA You Have Seen?
Not being a cardiologist, I still manage to see a whole lot of animals with huge atria. And, being a very competitive person, I had to get in on your biggest LA/AO (left atrial-aortic root dimension ratio) contest. This is a picture of a miniature pinscher with a giant left atrium. His atrium never popped, but I always worried it would.
Surgical Excision Of Large Tumor From Distal Forelimb (Photographs)
This tumor has been growing for at least three years. Last week the dog traumatized the area ...
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Tuesday, July 30 - 9:30 p.m. ET - Virtual Coffeehouse Chat Thursday, August 1 - 1 p.m. ET - Journal Club
Join Mark Rishniw, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, for An Introduction to Basic Statistics used in Scientific Articles, Part 2.
Review the transcript from Part 1.
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Sunday, August 4 - 7 p.m. ET - VIN Job Seekers Group
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending. Sunday, August 4 - 9 p.m. ET - VIN Rounds
Join Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, DABVP, for Staying Sane in the Often Insane World of Clinical Practice.
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Dear Client
It has been 90 degrees plus for well over a week. Yes, your dog does not want to eat like usual. I reiterate... it is over 90 degrees outside. Humidity is 142 percent. Going outside has been like walking through hot chicken broth. It's okay if your dog's appetite is a bit down. Ohhhh, you have air conditioning... but he goes outside right. Yes, 4-5 times a day. Oh well, that's different then. The weather should not be affecting him of course! Here's an idea. Go dig out your Northface coat, fuzzy mittens, and boots. Go outside and run around for 10 minutes (that's kinda what it's like for your dog). Then go back inside and see if you feel like eating a turkey club.
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 Book Review of the Week
Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Third Edition
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Blast And Bombing Injuries
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Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 163 - opened 6/16
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Associate - New & Revised
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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Basic Necropsy Technique
August 1 - 18, 2013 This course will familiarize you with basic necropsy techniques, common post-mortem changes, the meaning of pattern in lesion recognition and types of lesions. By the end of the course, you should be able to recognize common lesions, exudates, form a morphologic diagnosis and perform a basic, complete necropsy. Back to the Basics: Small Animal Nutrition Review
August 20 - September 20, 2013 This course will review the basic principles of canine and feline nutrition. A nutrient review outlining important aspects of carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, and mineral physiology and metabolism will be provided. In addition, a brief overview of pet food labels will be given. Finally, dietary options for dogs and cats will be discussed. Get detailed help on How to Enroll in a VIN CE Course. Practice sessions are scheduled for the same days and times each week for your convenience: - Tuesday afternoons 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
- Wednesday evenings 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
Check the World Clock Time Zone Converter to confirm the time for your area. For more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists, or practice managers, visit the VSPN Course Catalog. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VSPN members. Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN / VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower. Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what's on the schedule.
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