Studying Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism in cats has recently been associated with pet foods. But what's the link? Donna Mensching, DVM, at University of Illinois, is conducting a trial examining certain additives as a possible cause. Can you help her out? Check out the study page for more information. VIN is helping lots of investigators with their clinical trials. Maybe you have a patient that is eligible for one of them. Visit the Clinical Trials Page (add it to your MyStuff!) and see how you might be able to help advance veterinary medicine and provide cutting-edge care for your patients.
Head East for CE this Fall
The 18th Annual Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference is October 17-19 in Atlantic City, NJ. Register early to receive access to proceedings online before the conference. Review the 2005 ACVC proceedings to see what attendees learned last year, then check the 2006 program to see what to expect this year.
Diagnosing and Treating Pancreatitis
Using the latest diagnostic tests, practitioners are detecting acute pancreatitis more frequently today than ever before. Early diagnosis is critical for the successful management of this devastating disease. This roundtable discussion, sponsored by an educational grant from IDEXX Laboratories, was presented at the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) 2005. VIN is happy to make this available to you!
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Antioxidant status of pair-fed labrador retrievers is affected by diet restriction and aging
Aging was associated with decreased retinyl palmitate, total vitamin A, vitamin E, selenium, and copper and with increased retinol, ceruloplasmin, and whole-blood glutathione peroxidase.
Serum thyroid hormone concentrations and thyroglobulin autoantibodies in trained and non-trained healthy whippets
The results suggest a breed variation for TT4, but not for FT4, cTSH and TgAA serum concentrations in whippets.
Metabolic syndrome in healthy ponies facilitates nutritional countermeasures against pasture laminitis
A prelaminitic metabolic syndrome (PLMS) was derived statistically to have cut-off points for the 2 proxies, hypertriglyceridemia, and body condition score. It had a total predictive power of 78%. It identified 62 ponies with PLMS, and 98 as PLMS-free. Two months later, pasture starch concentration doubled, and 13 clinical cases of laminitis developed, 11 in the PLMS group and 2 in the PLMS-free group.
Evaluation of the norberg angle threshold: a comparison of norberg angle and distraction index as measures of coxofemoral degenerative joint disease susceptibility in seven breeds of dogs
The Norberg angle was not an accurate predictor of degenerative joint disease susceptibility in these 7 breeds of dogs when using a Norberg angle threshold of 105 degrees.
Job Satisfaction: How Easy Is It To Find The Right Job?
I think going on a job interview (even a working interview) is like a first date, where both sides are on their best behaviour that sometimes (oftentimes?) doesn't correlate to the typical life. And so I think maybe the interviewees (especially new grads) may not want to appear forward or presumptuous by opening up cupboards and checking expiration dates.
How Well Is Revolution Working For Your Patients With Fleas?
No offense to Wisconsin and Ontario, but I don't believe we're dealing with the same flea environment. Unfortunately, here in Louisiana we have fleas 365 days a year -- and they seem to be on steroids. :-)
What Are the Chances of Successfully Treating a Tooth Root Abscess With Antibiotics Only?
By the time a facial swelling develops, the tooth has been broken a long time. By that time *all* of the pulp is dead in all roots and throughout the crown.
Where To Get Good Used Equipment; How To Care For Your Park's Doppler Probe
I'm interested in helping the practice I work at get some equipment. What are the products with good reliability and value? How do I know who the best vendors are?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 5, 9:30 pm ET
Books, television, movies, plays, and concerts. How are you spending your free time? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, September 6, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, September 10, 10 pm ET
Join Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, for The Pain Of Procrastination.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine or medetomidine in cats and their reversal with atipamezole
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Swollen Tibia
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
What and How Do Dogs see? and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volume 5
You may purchase this book in the VIN store.
Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Meta Tag Site Map Settings
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: ECVIM, IVECCS and SWVS.
From the Boards:
* Prescription Labels: Use English Only?
* Mycobacteriosis In Rabbit
* Dog With Demodicosis And Pyoderma
* Using Refractometer On Aquarium Water
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
There's still time to enroll! This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The fifth module will be devoted to the treatment of orthodontic malocclusions and fractures of the maxilla and mandible. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Eric Van Nice, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
September 11 - October 30, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: September 11, 18, 3-week break, October 16, 23; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 8 Tuition:
Member/$140, Non-Member/$218 The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may enroll in just the module(s) in your area of interest. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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