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Join George Glanzberg, VMD, and Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, MRCVS, DECVIM, to discuss Conflict of Interest in Scientific Research and Publications. There won't be a particular paper to critique this week. Just come prepared to join in the discussion about how to identify bias and think critically about your reading. Can’t make the live session? Don’t worry – the transcript will be available the next day on the Journal Club page and the Recent Rounds section.
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Investigation of a Microcystis aeruginosa cyanobacterial freshwater harmful algal bloom associated with acute microcystin toxicosis in a dog
Microcystin poisoning was diagnosed in a dog exposed to a Microcystis aeruginosa-dominated, freshwater, harmful algal bloom at Milford Lake, Kansas, which occurred during the summer of 2011. Lake water microcystin concentrations were determined at intervals during the summer, using competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, and indicated extremely high, localized microcystin concentrations of up to 126,000 ng/ml.
Plasma and pulmonary disposition of ceftiofur and its metabolites after intramuscular administration of ceftiofur crystalline free acid in weanling foals
The objectives of this study were to determine the plasma and pulmonary disposition of ceftiofur crystalline free acid (CCFA) in weanling foals and to compare the plasma pharmacokinetic profile of weanling foals to that of adult horses. A single dose of CCFA was administered intramuscularly to six weanling foals and six adult horses at a dose of 6.6 mg/kg of body weight. Concentrations of desfuroylceftiofur acetamide (DCA) were determined in the plasma of all animals, and in pulmonary epithelial lining fluid (PELF) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cells of foals.
Investigation of a screening programme and the possible identification of biomarkers for early disseminated histiocytic sarcoma in Bernese Mountain dogs
The aim of the study was to construct a screening programme for disseminated histiocytic sarcoma (DHS) in Bernese Mountain dogs using diagnostic imaging and blood analysis and evaluate blood borne biomarkers as early disease detection biomarkers. Healthy Bernese Mountain dogs were screened on four occasions in an attempt to detect early disease. Eleven blood borne biomarkers were examined for their worth as early tumour biomarkers.
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Caudal Vena Cava obstruction in a geriatric cat
This mass actually flutters as blood flow goes by it, so I don't think there's any doubt that it's real. It is most likely a thrombus.
Should we switch from accrual method to cash method of accounting, and how will this affect inventory management?
There are accrual accounting systems, and filing your taxes on an accrual basis. Just because you use an accrual accounting system does not mean you have to file taxes with the IRS with an accrual computation method. At the end of the year, your accountant can adjust your final accrual accounting numbers to a cash basis for filing taxes with a few quick calculations.
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Join George Glanzberg, VMD, and Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, MRCVS, DECVIM, to discuss Conflict of Interest in Scientific Research and Publications. There will not be a particular paper to critique this week. Just come prepared to join in the discussion about how to identify bias and think critically about your reading. All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.
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