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MRSP: Assessing the threats to patients and practices
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Daniel R. Verdon
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When it comes to MRSP, resistance is increasing and it could signal new challenges for veterinarians.
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The new meaning of healthcare reform
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Susan Ruiz Patton
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National Report — While sweeping healthcare reform legislation passed Congress, it will take until 2014 to create the infrastructure needed to support small business, experts say.
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The price of pain
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Will the economy will force more clinics into reporting more injuries?
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Study looks at factors in high veterinary suicide rate in U.K.
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Southampton, U.K. — Euthanasia and attitudes about humanity and ending life may be a factor in high suicide rates for veterinarians in the United Kingdom, a study suggests.
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UC ordered to pay $1.9 million to former vet students
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Veterinarians enrolled in UC-Davis' veterinary medicine program in 2003 may be up for a payout.
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UGA nails $7.7 million for vet college expansion
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Athens, Ga. — A $7.7 million infusion of funding is helping the University of Georgia (UGA) inch forward with an expansion plan for its veterinary college.
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WSU considers merger to boost grant funding
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Pullman, Wash. — In an effort to boost its position among the nation's veterinary schools, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is looking to absorb the School of Molecular Biosciences into its program.
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AVMA releases new drug disposal guide
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Schaumburg, Ill — In response to increased scrutiny by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the pharmaceutical disposal practices of healthcare facilities, the American Veterinary Medical Association has written a new policy to help veterinary practives stay in compliance.
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Association soup
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Chris Sweeney
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National Report — Dr. John Parker has never thrown a haggis, but that didn't stop him from forming the Haggis-Throwing Veterinary Medical Association.
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Dogs' noses sniff out bombs
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Ed Kane, PhD
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Canine detection is coming of age.
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Florida DVM assaulted by distraught pet owner
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Rachael Whitcomb
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Palm Bay, Fla.— A pet owners whose dog died after a routine surgery allegedly attacked his veterinarian and threatened the hospital staff with a knife.
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Preventing theft
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Marsha L. Heinke DVM, EA, CPA, CVPM
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Assessing risk, segregating labor and reviewing financials are crucial to stopping embezzlement.
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Don't be a Facebook failure
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Andrew Roark, DVM, MS
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Judicious use of your clients' favorite social media tool can be a bridge to your clients — just make sure any embarrassing facts or photos are hidden from clients and colleagues.
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Be ready for your boards
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Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP
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No, not the exam kind — the cork kind. Boost team education with old-fashioned bulletin boards
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Get it in writing
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Gerald Snyder, VMD
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How to protect yourself from loons, goons, and other practice partners
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The costs of suing
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Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD
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Even when you know the law is on your side, you might be better off skipping a court date with Lady Justice
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A case for year-round flea control
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Byron L. Blagburn, MS, PhD
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Dr. Byron Blagburn discusses how the control of fleas and flea-induced diseases requires a considerable effort by both pet owners and veterinarians.
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Challenges in parasite management
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Silene Young, DVM
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Have you ever had one of those days when even the simplest case sends you to your reference library for a diagnostic or treatment review?
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Current recommendations for mammary gland tumors in dogs
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Kim L. Cronin, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
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Mammary gland tumors remain one of the most common cancers in our canine patients.
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Diagnosing infectious disease
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Ellen Jensen
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Historically, veterinarians have had four options for diagnosing most infectious agents.
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Feline demodicosis: prevalence, diagnostics, treatment
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Silene Young, DVM
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The next time a chronically itchy cat comes into your clinic, don't forget to rule out demodectic mange.
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Implications of emerging streptococcal diseases
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Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
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Streptococci species are being recognized now as potential veterinary pathogens.
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Is your crystalluria interpretation crystal clear?
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Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
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Crystalluria can occur in animals with normal uinary tracts without any clinical signs of lower urinary tract disease.
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Surgery STAT: Micro total hip replacement
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William D. Liska, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
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The goal of total hip replacement is a pain-free joint that mimics normal biomechanics with excellent long-term function.
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