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Leading Off: Prevention: Fight obesity
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Steven C. Budsberg, DVM, MS, DACVS
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Our efforts to halt the growing obesity problem appear to have had little effect.
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Letters: Our profession's identity crisis
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As I look for a direction for my practice, should I be looking to the Mayo Clinic or Wal-Mart?
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Letters: A medical history and physical exam resource
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It was with great interest that I read "Leading Off: Why the physical exam is still really necessary" by colleague David Robbins in the October 2008 issue of Veterinary Medicine.
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Research Updates: Using a scrotal mesh graft to repair degloving injuries
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Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS
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The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.
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Histologic prognostic factors for feline osteosarcoma
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Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS
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From this report, histologic analysis of tissues in cats with osteosarcoma will aid clinicians in providing a prognosis for owners, especially if incomplete surgical resection (unclean margins) occurs.
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Is hypotonic water effective as an adjuvant therapy for canine mast cell tumors?
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Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS
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This study's design limited the biases (nonrandomized patient population, complete tumor resection) inherent in previous studies that showed a decrease in mast cell tumor recurrence in dogs after deionized water injection and surgery.
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Examining the risk factors for anesthetic-related deaths
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Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS
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This study reviews cases from numerous clinics and evaluates newer sedatives and anesthetics.
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Idea Exchange: Increase fecal compliance with prepayment
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We keep fecal containers marked with prepaid labels on hand. We offer these containers to clients who have forgotten to bring fecal samples to their pets' annual visit, and we charge them for the fecal examination at that time.
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Idea Exchange: Reduce costs and waste by reusing syringe caps
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When we use allergy syringes (BD) in the hospital, we save the gray caps because they fit the 1-ml Metacam (Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica) oral dosing syringes.
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Idea Exchange: Skin scrape without the blade
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To prevent accidental lacerations during a skin scrape, I use a stainless steel microspatula with a flat-ended blade (Fisher Scientific).
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Idea Exchange: A visible reminder to remove that gauze
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To absorb water during a dental procedure, we place gauze around the endotracheal tube.
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Idea Exchange: A greener use for refrigerator magnets
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Over the years, I have received many promotional magnets. Rather than throwing them away, I reuse these magnets by copying the lists that used to be attached to the refrigerator door to card stock and taping or gluing the lists to the magnets.
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Mind Over Miller: Some versatility required
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
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It was easy to write fascinating true stories because I had an unusual practice. It was, I am sure, the most mixed of all mixed-animal practices.
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Research Updates: Spinal fractures and luxations: Most common causes, most common outcomes
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Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS
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The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.
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