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Archive for July, 2009

Introducing The Veterinary Examiner

Posted on July 5, 2009

It is our pleasure to introduce The Veterinary Examiner. This newsletter will be distributed monthly in an environmentally friendly on-line format sent by email to registered newsletter subscribers. The purpose and goal of the newsletter is to provide a FREE and easily accessible source of information regarding issues that are pertinent to veterinarians and students preparing [...]

Important Deadlines and Logistics to Register for Nov-Dec NAVLE

Posted on July 5, 2009

Don’t get nervous yet but note that the 2009 NAVLE will be administered from 11/16/09-12/12/09. More importantly, the application is posted at the NBVME website (www.nbvme.org) in early June and the application deadline will be August 1st, 2009. The fee for the exam has increased again to $525 (was $480 last year). Nearly all of [...]

VetPrep: Early Registration Special

Posted on July 5, 2009

VetPrep listens! Last year VetPrep’s early registration special proved to be highly regarded by your colleagues. For the second year in a row, VetPrep is proud to offer eager “VetPreppers” the opportunity to sign up early and get extended access for no additional charge. Students registering for the VetPrep course between June 15th and July [...]

What Does Swine Flu Mean To You?

Posted on July 5, 2009

Will the recent outbreak affect your board exam? The recent outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus is a pertinent reminder of the critical role that veterinarians play in understanding and management of zoonotic diseases. In many instances, veterinarians are expected to know more than their human physician counterparts when dealing with zoonoses. With this in [...]

New Minimally Invasive Technique for Prevention of Gastric Dilatation Volvulus

Posted on July 5, 2009

A Great Dane comes into the ER with gastric dilatation volvulus. It’s a critical situation. Until recently, the only option to prevent this common emergency for most veterinarians was a gastropexy by ventral midline laparotomy.

But researchers at Iowa State University have developed a new, less-invasive option that can be quickly performed.

Toceranib Phosphate (Palladia®) Approved for Canine Mast Cell Tumors

Posted on July 5, 2009

In early June, 2009 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved toceranib phosphate, the first drug specifically FDA licensed for treatment of canine neoplasia. To many in the field, the development and approval of this drug represents a major step forward in both animal and comparative oncology. A recently published randomized and blinded study (Clinical [...]

Vetstradamus: Should I pursue an internship?

Posted on July 5, 2009

Dear Vetstradamus, I am a third year veterinary student interested in small animal. Many of my classmates are discussing or are interested in internships and specific specialties. I am not sure that the extra time and work are worth it. Can you give me any advice or explain what the practical and economic differences are? [...]

Vetstradamus: Dating Dilemma

Posted on July 5, 2009

Dear Vetstradamus, I am a 23 year old first year veterinary student. There is a classmate that I am interested in romantically. We are currently just friends and study partners but we enjoy each other’s company and have great chemistry. I am worried about dating a classmate, given that we spend so much time together [...]