VM 551 Urogenital System
Instructor: Dr. Cheryl R. Dhein
crd@vetmed.wsu.edu ADBF 1029
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Dr John Gay has compiled an extensive list of
resources related to Evidence-based veterinary medicine
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/courses-jmgay/EpiLinks.htm or a Google
search on Evidence-based veterinary medicine will locate other
resources. So that everyone has the same information, here is the
evidence grade scale
Grade I: Highest quality; evidence obtained from at
least one properly randomized, controlled clinical trial
Grade II: Well-designed and controlled laboratory studies in the target
species with naturally occurring disease
Grade III: Average quality; data obtained from one of the following: At
least one well-designed clinical trial without randomization; Cohort or
case-controlled analytic studies; Study using acceptable laboratory
models or simulations in the target species (preferably from more than
one center); Multiple time series; Uncontrolled experiments that
produced dramatic results
Grade IV: Weakest quality; data obtained from one of the following:
Opinions of respected authorities on the basis of clinical experience;
Descriptive studies; Studies in other species; Pathophysiological
justification: Reports of expert committees posted Oct 6 2008
The 125 point computer exam is to be completed
individually and in one setting. You can use books and other resources
(except people).
If there should be network problems that close your session, you can log
back in. Please use the comments section to note re entry to the program
as the system keeps track of multiple logins.
posted Sept 30
Both parts of the examination are due by 5 PM Oct 14
Fluid Therapy Notes for reference
University of Pennsylvania Genetics Testing
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Recommended References:
Clinical Nephrology and Urology. Veterinary Clinics of North America,
Small Animal Practice. Volume 34 (4). July 2004
Links to other Veterinary Urology/Nephrology Web Sites.
1. International Renal Interest
Society (IRIS) The mission of IRIS is to help veterinary practitioners
better diagnose, understand and treat kidney disease in cats and dogs. One
of the organization’s primary objectives is to establish an internationally
recognized set of guidelines on the diagnosis and assessment of progression
of renal disease in small animals. The IRIS board has also developed
guidelines on the management of cases of chronic kidney disease.
2.
Canine Renal Disease. written by a lay person who has compiled a
comprehensive site of resources with an emphasis on congenital renal
diseases.
3. An EXCELLENT reference written by
Carol and David
DiFiori, owners of a cat who died of CRF. This site has many links to a
wide variety of feline disorders in addition to CRF.
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Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Dedicated to questions and
answers about Feline PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) in cats.
5. Renal Transplantation
Feline Renal Transplantation at the University of Wisconsin by Dr.
Jon McAnulty
Feline Renal Transplantation at North Carolina State University
Canine Renal Transplantation at University of California Davis
Feline Renal Transplantation at University of California Davis
Feline Renal Transplantation at University of Pennsylvania
6. The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital
Nutrition Support
Service, Dr. Tony Buffington. Follow the veterinary diet manual link to
search for diets with various indications.
visits since August 7, 2000
Last Edited: Oct 06, 2008 12:30 PM
