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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS The shakyyyyy......doogggg... (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Linda Shell, DVM, DACVIM Tremors in people are classified/described in many different ways: neuroanatomical location, rate, amplitude, rhythmicity, relationship to rest and movement, posture, performance of specific tasks, medical and family history.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Cranial nerve testing (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Linda Shell, DVM, DACVIM The neurological examination is the most important tool for localizing vestibular signs to either the peripheral or central areas.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS The refractory seizure (Sz) patient: The diagnostic and therapeutic approach (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By:Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM There are varied opinions about this definition but for this discussion we will define a patient as refractory when: 1) an anticonvulsant (AC) has been used as monotherapy, the high end of the "therapeutic" blood level has been achieved for the AC and the patient continues to have the same or an increased number of seizures (szs); 2) a patient that has developed side effects from an AC that now precludes its use; or 3) the patient that has been well controlled for months or years and recently has had a significant increase in sz frequency.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Neurologic lesion localization: Spinal neuropathies (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By:Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM It is helpful to develop an ordered approach to this problem.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Potpourri of canine neurologic disorders: Parts I and II (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By:Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM First case: Infraspinatus muscle contracture in the dog

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Diagnostic approach to patients with signs of encephalopathy (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By:Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM The word encephalopathy literally means "disease or disorder" of the brain.

Source: CUSTOM VETERINARY MEDIA Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (Sponsored by Virbac Animal Health) August 1, 2008 A modern-age solution for an old-age problem

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Neurology: Technician's role in the management of the head and spinal trauma Patient (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By:Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM If the owner calls your clinic first, and states that the animal is recumbent, instruct them to transport the animal on a plywood stretcher or similar firm support system if at all possible.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Diagnosis and management of generalized weakness in the dog (Proceedings) August 1, 2008 By:Mark Neer, DVM, DACVIM Generalized weakness can present a formidable problem solving challenge for the veterinary clinician.

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