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New MedFAQs

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It took a little more than a day, but the VIN Wizards have created a brand new version of Presenter that allows you to view slideshow images on your mobile device. Now you can scroll through images in a slideshow using the 'Previous' and 'Next' buttons in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen or choose an image from 'Gallery' view.

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Capture-related hypoglycemia and recovery in free-ranging black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis bicornis)
Hypoglycemia (glucose <65 mg/dl) was detected in 21 of 28 immobilized free-ranging black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis). At repeat sampling 25 min later, only 6 of 28 were hypoglycemic (P<0.05).

Effect of intratesticular lidocaine on isoflurane requirements in dogs undergoing routine castration
Fifteen healthy dogs were included in each study group. End-tidal isoflurane concentration was significantly lower in the lidocaine group compared to the control group at T2 (P<0·01), T3 (P<0·01) and T4 (P<0·01).

Effect of intraurethral administration of atracurium besylate in male cats with urethral plugs
Forty-five male cats were divided into the treatment group (n=25), in which 4 mL atracurium besylate solution (0·5 mg/mL) was injected into the urethral lumen, and the control group (n=20), treated with saline. All cats were then submitted to retrograde flushing until the removal of the occlusion was obtained.

Debt To Income Ratio For The 2012 Grads
Students in all degrees need to look at what it will cost them to get that degree and what the salaries and future income in the field are. There are many fields that are lucrative that do not require the expense of a college degree.

Beef Liver In A Cancer Diet?
The major advantage to a home-cooked diet is the ability to customize it to the patient's energy needs, medical conditions, history, and palatability preferences, as well as the owner's abilities and preferences.

Which Flea Control Products Are Best For Dogs With Flea Allergies?
With the products we have available today, any owner who *wants* to have a flea free pet *can*, if only he would follow our directions.

Systemic Hypertension: Signs And Symptoms; Effects On The Heart
Another common misconception is that heart disease causes systemic hypertension. This is not true; in fact, it's the opposite. Systemic hypertension, if it's severe, causes changes in the heart and worsens cardiac abnormalities like mitral regurgitation.

Virtual Coffeehouse
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How to Use VIN: Part 2
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Learn how to use the most popular VIN features.
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Book Review of the Week
The Little Book of CT in Veterinary Medicine: A PRACTICAL Guide to CT Technique for Technicians and Veterinarians
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What's your Diagnosis?
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Things Owners Say
A client today asked about a "snip and chip" (neuter and microchip) in a couple months for his kitten. We told him this would now be our standard terminology for this combo.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Antimicrobials, Module II
November 12 - December 13, 2012

The second of three antimicrobial modules, this course will provide an overview of the basics of antimicrobial therapy including the relationship between microbe, host, and drug; antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial mechanisms; the design of dosing regimens; and clinical pharmacology.

Seizure Management: Depolarization, Repolarization, and What we can do about it
January 1 - February 8, 2013

The primary purpose of this course is to provide an in depth understanding of how various anticonvulsants work and how to use this information to make decisions regarding which anticonvulsant to use for a given patient and when to alter the dose or change the drug.

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