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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Idea Exchange: Two tips for drawing blood

March 1, 2010

When performing tests that require three drops of blood (heartworm or FeLV/FIV tests), we use a standard U-100 insulin syringe to draw 15 units of blood, the equivalent of three drops.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Evaluate equine lameness objectively

December 1, 2009

How to judge a tricky problem with objective tools.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Practical Matters: Use caution when performing fine-needle aspiration biopsy of ventral neck masses in dogs

November 1, 2009

Using ultrasound guidance to perform fine-needle aspiration biopsy is preferred for tumors of the neck.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Diagnosis and treatment of juvenile canine hip dysplasia

October 1, 2009

Because hip laxity is the No. 1 risk factor for developing osteoarthritis in the hip joint, it is ideal for all puppies to be evaluated during routine examination. Two methods to assist follow.

Source: ELSEVIER

Diagnostic rigid endoscopy: Otoscopy, rhinoscopy, and cystoscopy

September 1, 2009

Video otoscopy uses video cameras and endoscopic lighting combined with an otoscope to examine the external and middle ear.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Veterinary, human-medicine researchers working on H1N1 diagnostic tools

August 20, 2009

Manhattan, Kan. -- Two Kansas State professors and one from Iowa State University are collaborating with a scientist at the New York State Department of Health (NYDH) on diagnostic and intervention tools for the H1N1 virus.

Source: ELSEVIER

Feline hypertension—A high pressure issue

August 1, 2009

While blood pressure measurement and management are common in human health care, this has not been the case in veterinary medicine.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Value of examining low velocity abdominal blood flow in the dog

July 1, 2009

Q: Please review use of examining low-velocity blood flow in the dog's abdomen.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Wisconsin veterinary lab nails full accreditation from AAVLD

May 29, 2009

Madison, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory received full accreditation by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.

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