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Leading Off: How we can contribute to clinical research
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Dawn Merton Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP
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Clinical research struggles for acceptance in veterinary academic and private practice environments.
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Consider cross-sectional imaging before surgery for feline injection-site sarcomas
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Amy K. LeBlanc, DVM, DACVIM (oncology)
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Injection-site sarcomas are associated with high recurrence rates, even with wide surgical excision.
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Practical Matters: Do not institute calcium supplementation during canine pregnancy
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Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT
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It is contraindicated. Here's why.
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Idea Exchange: Diaper abdominal wounds that drain
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We use disposable baby diapers of the appropriate size as ventral abdominal bandages for lesions that will have a lot of drainage.
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Idea Exchange: D.I.Y. dental lighting
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By attaching an LED or high-intensity flashlight to your dental x-ray tube, you get an inexpensive, unobstructed light with excellent positioning ability.
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Idea Exchange: Spotless bloodstain removal with saline solution
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We all get bloodstains on our clothes, and using water or hydrogen peroxide to get the blood out usually leaves a stain.
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Idea Exchange: Extra comfort for your knees
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With all the time we spend kneeling on the hospital floor, we thought we could use a little help.
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Idea Exchange: Forego elective surgeries on meeting days
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We do not schedule elective surgeries on the day of our monthly staff meeting.
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Idea Exchange: A tip for monitoring pocket pets' heart rates
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At our hospital, we perform few exotic or pocket pet surgeries, but when we do, we have struggled with monitoring these patients' heart rates.
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Mind Over Miller: Crutches add a new perspective
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
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I have been on crutches for half a year, following unsuccessful knee surgery.
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