Register for the NYSVMS Webinar: Meet the OPD director-How complaints against veterinarians are resolved on February 20th
NYSVMS
Register for the NYSVMS webinar: Meet the OPD director How complaints against veterinarians are resolved on February 20th from 7-8PM. Even the best vets make mistakes, so a complaint is a necessary part of serving the public. But how worried should you be? If you understand how those complaints will be evaluated, you can be better prepared to show that you used good professional judgment, even if something did go wrong on your watch. That’s why we have invited as our webinar speaker the Director of the Office of Professional Discipline, Dennis Spillane. He will help you understand the overall complaints process, and what you can do today to make sure that you get the best result possible. This will help you avoid unnecessary penalties and maybe help you worry a little less when clients threaten you with a complaint.
Veterinarian gets surprise marriage proposal live
Today
NYSVMS member Priscilla Diaz, DVM joined Today for a segment on giving extra love and care to your pets on Valentine’s Day-but she’s actually there for a surprise engagement from her boyfriend Carlos!
Drug trial offering new hope for dogs with oral cancer seeks participants
Cornell University CVM
A research study on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in dogs is enrolling patients at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) to test a new drug treatment for this aggressive type of cancer. OSCC is among the most frequently diagnosed malignant tumors in dogs and can invade tissues deeply, destroying teeth, soft tissues and jawbones as well as spreading to other organs.
Light and labor-inducing molecule: a new treatment for vitiligo?
Cornell University CVM
Patients with an appearance-altering skin condition may have relief thanks to an unlikely cocktail of a molecule that induces labor, an immunosuppressant medication and controlled UVB irradiation. This discovery, published in Nature Communications and supported by the National Institutes of Health, uses drugs already approved by the FDA, meaning a brand-new treatment for the disease, vitiligo, could be at the doorstep of clinical trials.
AVMA collaborates with veterinary libraries to digitize journal articles
AVMA
Thanks to a collaboration among the AVMA and veterinary libraries, past issues of both JAVMA and AJVR are being digitized. Readers can now view all issues from the 1990s on the journals’ website, which can also be found with search engines such as PubMed and Google Scholar. The task force behind the effort combined expertise from AVMA staff members and librarians from Cornell University, Texas Tech University (TTU), the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis), and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn).
‘Critter Fixers’ nominated for TV show award
AVMA
A reality show that follows the day-to-day work of Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson—two Black, small animal veterinarians in rural Georgia—is up for a prestigious award. “Critter Fixers: Country Vets” has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series).” The NAACP made the announcement on January 25. The public can vote to determine the winners of the 55th NAACP Image Awards in select categories. Voting closes at 9 p.m. Eastern on February 24.
Strategies to counteract distorted thinking
DVM360
In veterinary medicine, diagnosing patients plays a crucial role in effective treatment. Putting a name to an animal’s symptoms can be the first step in coming up with a solution. This same principle can be applied to addressing your own mental health. Acknowledging and understanding your thoughts and feelings is the first step in the process of dealing with mental struggles. Validation of what you’re feeling can help with self-awareness and spark the need for an intervention in fostering a healthier mental state.
Conditioning arthritic horses: Do’s and don’ts
The Horse
Let’s start with the good news: In general, horses are living longer and staying active later in their lives than ever. This means we have more quality time with and rides on our beloved equine partners. The bad news? As horses—particularly sport horses—age, they begin to suffer from related health issues. One of the most common is osteoarthritis (OA), which can make those rides uncomfortable for horses.
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