Veterinary Medicine - February 2008 - (Page 65) Vol. 103, No. 2 • February 2008 Departments VETERINARY MEDICINE ® www.vetmedpub.com 104 Trilostane: A therapeutic 72 CE hyperadrenocorticism The Veterinary Medicine Interview consideration for canine Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA Dr. Melinda D. Merck This high-profile forensic veterinarian finds her work satisfying because “I am giving the animal a voice.” 76 Research Updates Thermography to evaluate limbs, the moon’s effect on emergency visits, and more –Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS Choices in medical therapy for dogs with hyperadrenocorticism can be limited. Studies have shown that trilostane provides another option for treating this disease—as well as alopecia X. 82 Idea Exchange Keeping staff members on time, intubating small patients, and more 86 ClinQuiz NEW Test your knowledge of veterinary parasitology –Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DEVPC 92 Screening and medical management CE 126 Mind Over Miller Exercise your right to write prescriptions –Robert M. Miller, DVM of feline kidney transplant candidates Jason Bleedorn, DVM, and Barrak Pressler, DVM, DACVIM Hundreds of cats with failing kidneys have successfully recovered after undergoing this life-saving procedure. Find out how to determine whether some of your feline patients would make good candidates and how to monitor transplant recipients long-term. Reader Resources 118 CE Form 120 Advertiser Index 121 Marketplace/Classifieds PEER-RE VIE WED All articles have been reviewed by at least two boardcertified specialists or recognized experts to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and suitability. Cover art by Dan Rogers VETERINARY MEDICINE February 2008 65 http://www.vetmedpub.com
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