Diagnostic Edge
Diagnostic EdgebulletNovember 2011
In This Issue
Beware: Holidays Are Prime Time for Pancreatitis
Case Study: 7-year-old Shetland sheepdog, Montana
Interactive Challenge: Interpret a clinical chemistry profile
Survey: Have you ever used a practice consultant?
Online How-tos: Connecting pancreatitis and vomiting
IDEXX Innovation: Unleash potential: IDEXX I-Vision Mobile™
IDEXX Innovation: VetConnect® online, two new features
Feline Focus: ADR cat? Run a SNAP® fPL™ Test every time
Practice Management: Cornerstone® 8.2 available soon

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 November 2011 Diagnostic Edge
Canine pancreatitis: Read the November 2011 case study

Beware: Holidays Are Prime Time for Pancreatitis

With all of our favorite holiday treats around, it’s easy for people to think that the family pets should get some, too. Vomiting dogs should always be screened for pancreatitis, and during the holidays the disease is even more prevalent. This month’s case study focuses on Montana, a Shetland sheepdog who presented with acute vomiting and lethargy.

Featured case study: 7-year-old Shetland sheepdog, Montana
Elizabeth Rosenblum, VMD, Westfield Veterinary Group and Wellness Center, Westfield, NJ
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Interactive Challenge

Take the November 2011 Interactive Challenge: #68 Chemistry

#68—Chemistry: Interpret a clinical chemistry profile from an 8-year-old Doberman pinscher.

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You Could Win $100

Have you ever used a practice consultant? Tell us and be entered to win

Have you hired a practice consultant in the past? Are you considering it in the future? Take our short survey and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $100 Visa® gift cards.

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Online How-tos

How to fill the lithium heparin whole blood separator

Proper technique for filling the lithium heparin whole blood separator
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Advances in diagnosing and treating feline pancreatitis

Advances in diagnosing and treating feline pancreatitis
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Diagnosing the vomiting patient

Diagnosing the vomiting patient—what might you be missing?
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Take your images for a walk with IDEXX I-Vision Mobile

IDEXX Innovation

Unleash your potential with IDEXX I-Vision Mobile™

Introducing the first and only veterinary digital radiography application for mobile tablets that frees you from the workstation. Interacting seamlessly with the IDEXX-PACS™ Imaging Software, the IDEXX I-Vision Mobile™ application adds on-the-go ease and efficiency. Now, from virtually anywhere in your practice you can:

  • Search and view your most recent patient exams.
  • Review radiographs with your clients.
  • Request additional views remotely.

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IDEXX Innovation

With two new features for your test results, VetConnect® online services is now easier and more convenient to use. Get test results faster when you choose to receive them within the body of your email. You can also receive results as a PDF attachment, specify email formats and customize other options. We’ve also made it easier to select the right information for species and breed.

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Run a SNAP fPL Test as part of minimum database for all ADR cats

Feline Focus

Run a SNAP® fPL™ Test as part of your minimum database for any ADR cat. Pancreatitis can be a stand-alone condition or exist concurrently with other diseases. Dr. Nations discusses the prevalence of feline pancreatitis and how the SNAP fPL Test helps him practice better medicine.

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Practice Management

Cornerstone 8.2 Available Soon

The Cornerstone 8.2 release contains new features and enhancements requested directly from you, our dedicated users. The resulting release provides several ways to simplify work flow and adds efficiencies that make Cornerstone an even simpler and more powerful medical and business information management system.

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