04-11-11
April 11, 2011
CVM NewsCalendar is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Please submit news and calendar items to Sue Kirchoff, editor, at kirch004@umn.edu by noon the Friday before publication.
In this issue - College news
- Full accreditation continued
- Peggy Root Kustritz to receive Distinguished Teaching Award April 25
- Workshops on building successful research teams are today and Tuesday
- Public Health Institute set for May 23-June 10
- Nominations sought for University women's awards
- AHC accepts nominations for faculty seed grants, seeks nominations for Academies for Excellence
- Americans are spending more on their pets
- CVM Web traffic report, March 2011
- Faculty and staff news
- Robert Hardy to retire; stories sought for memory book
- Jane Armstrong and colleagues publish article in AJVR
- Welcome to the College
- Student news
- Alumni news
- In memory: Mark Hemmerich
- In the news
- Cardiology surgery covered by KARE 11
- KARE 11 reports on recovery of owl; eagle cam generates interest in TRC
- Southeast Farm Press quotes Robert Morrison
- Calendar
- Clinical Investigation Center
- New studies explore lymphoma and sedation
- Links
College news (top)
Full accreditation continued
At its spring 2011 meeting, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education voted to continue full accreditation for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
Peggy Root Kustritz to receive distinguished teaching award April 25  Margaret (Peggy) Root Kustritz, assistant dean of education, will be honored with the Graduate-Professional Teaching Award for outstanding contributions to postbaccalaureate, graduate, and professional education at the Distinguished Teaching Awards Ceremony Monday, April 25, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. A reception will follow the ceremony.
The Distinguished Teaching Award is the University of Minnesota’s most prestigious award for excellence in teaching. Peggy will also be one of 15 faculty members inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. As members of the academy, these faculty members provide important leadership to the university community by serving as mentors, advisers, and spokespersons for the University's mission. “This occasion celebrates the significance and value the University places on excellent teaching,” said Tom Sullivan, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “These teachers have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their commitment to work with students and see them grow and succeed. It is very fitting that we shine a spotlight on these faculty members’ remarkable efforts, and extend our deep appreciation." There is no charge to attend the awards ceremony. Registration is required and available at www.MinnesotaAlumni.org/DTA.
Workshops on building successful research teams are today and Tuesday
Howard Gadlin, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health ombudsman and nationally recognized leader in higher education ombudsman work, will present "Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict" on April 11 and April 12. This interactive workshop for faculty and principal investigators will focus on strategies for building successful research teams by anticipating and preventing conflict, reducing the standard reactions of paralysis and avoidance, and developing skills for intervening and discussing difficult topics. Join the discussion on Monday, April 11, from 3-5 p.m., in the Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union, or Tuesday, April 12, from 9-11 a.m., in 145 Veterinary Science. This workshop has been designated by the Office of the Vice President for Research to satisfy the Awareness/Discussion component of the Responsible Conduct of Research continuing education requirement. For details, go to www1.umn.edu/ocr/about/faculty-workshop.html.
Public Health Institute set for May 23-June 10
The 10th annual Public Health Institute, scheduled for May 23-June 10, will offer graduate credit and professional development courses in culturally responsive public health practice, environmental health sciences, food protection, global health, infectious disease epidemiology, public health leadership and management, public health preparedness, response and recovery, research methods, and health and nutrition in women and children. Faculty and guest speakers from the College of Veterinary Medicine will include Dr. Will Hueston, Shaun Kennedy, Dr. Larissa Minicucci, Dr. Katey Pelican, Dr. Randall Singer, Dr. Dominic Travis, and Dr. Scott Wells. Limited financial support is available to qualifying students for select courses. For course listings and registration information, go to www.sph.umn.edu/ce/institute or call 612-626-4515.
Nominations sought for University Women's awards The University is seeking nominations for several awards that honor the engagement, contributions, and leadership of University women. - Civil Service/Bargaining Unit (CSBU) Staff Award: This award recognizes a CSBU staff member who has made outstanding contributions to improve the work environment for CSBU employees at the University of Minnesota. It provides $1,500 for professional development.
- Distinguished Women Scholar Award: Two awards of $5,000 are given. Past recipients include Dr. Stephanie Valberg of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Mullen-Spector-Truax Leadership for Women Award: This annual award recognizes a woman staff or faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to women’s leadership development at the University of Minnesota. It provides $1,500 for professional development.
- Sharon Doherty Woman Student Leader Award: Two awards (fees and travel to a national women's student leadership conference) will be given.
For more information and nomination directions for each award, visit www.umn.edu/women/awards.html. The recipients of these and other awards and scholarships will be honored at the annual "Celebrating University Women" awards event on October 27 at 2:30 p.m. in McNamara Memorial Hall.
AHC accepts applications for faculty seed grants, Academies for Excellence The Academic Health Center (AHC) is accepting applications for faculty seed grants, which provide up to $25,000 to support new research directions by full-time faculty in the six AHC colleges. Application deadline: May 12. For more informaton, go to www.ahc.umn.edu/facultystaff/funding/; contact Lily at ahcgrant@umn.edu. The AHC is also accepting nominations for induction into the Academy for Excellence in Health Research and the Academy for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The nomination deadline is April 29. Learn more
Americans are spending more on their pets A recent American Pet Products Association survey projects that veterinary care spending among U.S pet owners is likely to increase to $12.2 billion this year from $11 billion last year, despite the tough economy. Some 16 percent of dog owners and 13 percent of cat owners responding to the survey said their pet's health care treatment would take precedence over their own. Read more
CVM Web traffic report: March 2011
Top 10 CVM Web pages By number of visits, March 2011
Data from Google Analytics
College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory The Raptor Center Veterinary Medical Center Education and Student Services Equine Center Minnesota Urolith Center Veterinary Anatomy Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory (new to the top 10) Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
By the numbers For the top 10 most visited Web pages, the number of visits ranged from 37,930 for the CVM home page (up 1.68 percent from February) to 1,809 for the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department home page. Visits to the CVM home page came from 10,778 people in 105 countries and territories; 21 percent were new visits. Visitors spent an average of 1:22 minutes on the site. Many Web pages saw an increase in visitors compared to February. Especially notable: the Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory site, which saw an increase of 151 percent and became one of the top 10 most visited Web pages.
Faculty and staff news (top)  Robert Hardy to retire; stories sought for memory book
After over 30 years with the College, Dr. Robert Hardy, professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, is retiring this year. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to go to http://z.umn.edu/hardy by Friday, April 15, to share anecdotes and stories about Dr. Hardy. These stories will be compiled into a book and presented to Dr. Hardy as a gift. The College is also raising money for a scholarship in Dr. Hardy’s name. Donations to the Dr. Robert M. Hardy Scholarship campaign can be made online at www.giving.umn.edu or by mail to Bill Venne, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Avenue S, St. Paul, MN 55108. (Make your check payable to “U of M Foundation.”) Please note that your donation is for the Hardy Scholarship. Jane Armstrong and colleagues publish article in AJVR "Evaluation of a Nine-Point Body Condition Scoring System in Physically Inactive Pet Cats," by Charlotte R. Bjornvad, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Dorte H. Nielsen, D.V.M., Ph.D.; P. Jane Armstrong, D.V.M., M.S., M.B.A.; Fintan McEvoy, M.V.B., Ph.D., D.V.R.; Kirsten M. Hoelmkjaer, D.V.M.; Kathrine S. Jensen, D.V.M.; Gitte F. Pedersen, D.V.M.; and Annemarie T. Kristensen, D.V.M., Ph.D., was published in the April issue of American Journal of Veterinary Research. P. Jane Armstrong is a professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department. The article is online at http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/ajvr.72.4.433.
Welcome to the College Welcome to the following new employees who joined the College in March: Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department
Sugandha Aggarwal, junior scientist Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Jodi R. Thielen, junior scientist, Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab Veterinary Population Medicine Department
Maria Pieters Silva, research associate
The winning team, from left: Evan Van Beusekom, class of 2012; Amber Hazel, class of 2012; Portia Holtegaard, class of 2014; Abbie Wirt, class of 2014; and Brett Boyum, class of 2014 Dairy Challenge champs A team of Production Animal Medicine Club members from the CVM won an April 2 Dairy Challenge competition between the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Brandon Treicher, class of 2012, thanked Dr. Ricardo Chebel for traveling with the team and helping him run the competition and Dr. Paul Rapnicki for assisting with planning and records analysis. The competition was hosted by New Sweden Dairy in St. Peter, Minnesota.
Alumni news (top)  In memory: Mark Hemmerich
Mark F. Hemmerich, D.V.M, class of 1974, succumbed to a 2 1/2 year battle with myxofibrosarcoma on January 5. He was 60 years old. Mark worked as a large animal veterinarian, practicing in Sparta, Wisconsin, for 34 years. He built, owned, and operated the Ridgeview Veterinary Clinic beginning in 1994 and practiced until 2008, when his illness forced him to retire. In 1983, he married Jill Stebbins, M.D. Together, they had four daughters. Mark was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Coulee Region Veterinary Society, and served on the governor's board for fair milk prices. He was also involved in many community activities, including 16 years on the Sparta Area School Board.
In the news (top) Cardiology surgery covered by KARE 11 KARE 11 reported on Dr. Chris Stauthammer's surgery on "Puff," a Maltese-Shih Tzu mix suffering from patent ductus arteriosus, a congenital heart problem. See the April 6 story online at www.kare11.com/news/article/917888/14/The-problem-with-Puff-the-dog. KARE 11 reports on recovery of owl; eagle cam generates interest in TRC "Owl Sneaks into Minnesota History Center," a March 30 story on KARE 11, mentioned that a crew from The Raptor Center (TRC) removed the owl for evaluation and probable release. The story is online at www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=916873. On March 25, RiverTowns.net reported on the rescue of a bald eagle later admitted to TRC. Meanwhile, KSTP-TV reported that a live web cam showing a bald eagle's nest in Iowa had generated interest in TRC. That report is online at http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2050065.shtml. Southeast Farm Press quotes Robert Morrison "Program Means More Pigs, Grain Demand in China," a story in the April 1 issue of Southeast Farm Press, quoted Dr. Robert Morrison, professor, Veterinary Population Medicine Department. The story is online at http://southeastfarmpress.com/livestock/program-means-more-pigs-grain-demand-china.
Regular meetings, seminars, and rounds
- New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 458 Veterinary Medical Center
- Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences: Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (through May 3)
- CVM Research Seminar: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., 135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (through May 4)
- Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds: Thursdays, 8-9 a.m., 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Oncology Seminar: Every two months on the second Thursday of the month, noon, 280 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Large Animal Grand Rounds: Fridays, 8-9 a.m., Nutrena Conference Center, Leatherdale Equine Center
- Conversation on Teaching, Seminar on Teaching, or CVM Teaching Academy: Fridays, noon-12:50 p.m., 213 or 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center (through June 10)
- Swine Seminar: Fridays, 3 p.m., 385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine (through May 20)
April
National Volunteer Week: April 10-16
For more information, visit www.handsonnetwork.org/nationalprograms/signatureevents/nvw Monday, April 11 Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict
Presented by Howard Gadlin, Ph.D., ombudsman, National Institutes of Health
3-5 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union
For details and to register, go to www1.umn.edu/ocr/about/faculty-workshop.html. Tuesday, April 12 Building Successful Research Teams: Preventing and Managing Conflict
Presented by Howard Gadlin, Ph.D., ombudsman, National Institutes of Health
9-11 a.m.
145 Veterinary Science
For details and to register, go to www1.umn.edu/ocr/about/faculty-workshop.html. Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Interactions Between T-cells and Neural Stem Cells During Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Presented by Jessica Rotschafter
Advisors: Max Cheeran and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu Wednesday, April 13 CVM Research Seminar
XDR TB: Survival of the Fittest
Presented by Dr. William Jacobs, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Albert Einstein College of Veterinary Medicine, Yeshiva University, New York
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Elise Lamont; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. Thursday, April 14 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds
- Chronic Use of NSAIDS in the Feline Patient: More Harm or More Good, presented by Dr. Laura Durant Elliot
- Clinical Timeline and Novel therapeutic Options for Presumptive Strychnine Toxicity in a Dog, presented by Jamie Hoffberg
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine PharmacoNeuroImmunology Seminar
Model Systems for Real-Time Imaging of Brain Responses to Injury and Therapies
Presented by Jasna Kriz, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
12:15 p.m.
11-157 Phillips Wangensteen Building, Surgery Conference Room, 516 Delaware St. S.E.
Hosted by Sabita Roy; everyone is welcome. Coca-Cola beverages and pizza provided.
Sponsored by the PNI Program, the Student Activities Administrative Grant, the Coca-Cola Academic Initiative, and the Coca- Cola Development Initiative MVMA Spring Seminar: FLUTD
Presented by Drs. Jody Lulich, Margaret Duxbury, and Betty Kramek
For more information and to register, call the MVMA at 651-645-7533. Friday, April 15 University of Minnesota Pre-Veterinary Conference: April 15-16
St. Paul Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Swine Seminar
Presented by Scott Dee
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine CVM Scholarship Reception
6 p.m.
Continuing Education and Conference Center Hill's Pet Food Distribution Order Window Closes
11:59 p.m. Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at www.hills-holos.com. Tuesday, April 19 Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Prevalence of Influenza A Virus Antibodies and Risks for Exposure in Thai Free-Grazing Duck Flocks
Presented by Dr. Amanda Beaudoin
Advisors: Jeff Bender and Randy Singer
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu Wednesday, April 20 Beautiful U Day
For more information, visit http://www.buday.umn.edu/.
College of Biological Sciences Plant Sale
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Minnesota Commons Room, St. Paul Student Center
Contact: Jodi Bjork or Ric Roderick, 612-625-4788 CVM Research Seminar
New Advances in PRRSV Aerobiology and Biosecurity
Presented by Dr. Scott Dee
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Tom Molitor; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. Thursday, April 21 Veterinary Clinical Sciences Grand Rounds - MRI Spectroscopy, presented by Dr. Chris Warrington
- Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and Diffusion-Tensor Imaging, presented by Dr. Tabitha Fletcher
8 a.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine College of Biological Sciences Plant Sale
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Minnesota Commons Room, St. Paul Student Center
Contact: Jodi Bjork or Ric Roderick, 612-625-4788 Friday, April 22 Swine Seminar
Porcine Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli—Genomic Approaches to Understand an Evolving Pathogen
Presented by Timothy Johnson and Sara Shepard
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Tuesday, April 26 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
Investigation Into Genetic Risk Factors for Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Miniature Schnauzers
Presented by Dr. Eva Furrow
Advisor: Dr. Ned Patterson
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu Wednesday, April 27 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m., noon-12:45 p.m., and 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital CVM Research Seminar
The Emergence of Livestock-Associated MRSA-Host Adaptation, Risk Assessment, and Risk Communication
Presented by Dr. Peter Davies
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Scott Dee; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. Thursday, April 28 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Friday, April 29 Minnesota Horse Expo: April 29-May 1
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Minnesota Horse Expo will include tours of the Equine Center on Friday, April 29, at 1:30, 3:00, and 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Learn more at www.mnhorseexpo.org/. Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital CVM Teaching Academy
Adjusting to Changing Institutional Expectations
Presented by Deb Wingert
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Swine Seminar
Presented by Nubia Macedo and Carmen Alonso
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Saturday, April 30 Minnesota Horse Expo: continues today through May 1
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Minnesota Horse Expo will include tours of the Equine Center on Saturday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Learn more at www.mnhorseexpo.org/. College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement
By invitation only
7:30 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
West Bank, Twin Cities Campus
Contact: Bre Ward, ward0290@umn.edu, 612-624-7637 May
Monday, May 2 Avian Orthopedic Workshop
The Raptor Center
For details and to register, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/MedicalServices/TrainingOpportunities/ClassesWorkshops/avianortho/home.html Tuesday, May 3 Basic Raptor Rehabilitation Workshop: May 3-6
The Raptor Center
For details, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/MedicalServices/TrainingOpportunities/ClassesWorkshops/basicrehab/home.html Seminar in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences
The Role of DRG Neurons and Gender in Cancer Pain
Presented by Jen Triemstra
Advisor: Dr. Al Beitz
Noon-1 p.m.
125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Dr. Mark Rutherford, ruthe003@umn.edu Wednesday, May 4 CVM Research Seminar
NOD2, Mycobacterium Avium Paratuberculosis, and Crohn's Disease
Presented by Dr. Marcel Behr, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
3 p.m.
135 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
Hosted by Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan; everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jaclyn Barnes at barne063@umn.edu. Friday, May 6 Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Hill's Pet Food Distribution Order Window Closes
11:59 p.m. Order online through the Hill's online ordering system at www.hills-holos.com. Swine Seminar
The Effect of PRRS Modified Live Vaccine on Viral Shedding
Presented by Daniel Linhares
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Wednesday, May 11 One Health Workshop: Creating One Health Partnerships in International Development
Contact: Sara Gangelhoff, deus0003@umn.edu Friday, May 13 World Conference on Veterinary Education: May 13-15
Lyon, France
For details and to register, visit http://blanc.vet-lyon.fr/test/cmev2011/. Seminar on Teaching
Internationalizing Curriculum
Presented by Gayle Woodruff
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Swine Seminar
Characterization of Influenza A Outbreaks in Minnesota Swine Herds and Measures Taken to Reduce Risk of Zoonotic Transmission
Presented by Amanda Beaudoin
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Tuesday, May 17 Minnesota Dairy Health Conference: May 17-19
Minneapolis Airport Marriott, Bloomington, Minnesota
For details, visit www.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/MinnesotaDairyHealth/dairy/home.html. Wednesday, May 18 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
Noon-12:45 p.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Thursday, May 19 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m. and 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Dean's Circle Donor Event
- By invitation only -
Featured speaker: Dr. Susan Hagstrum
6 p.m.
TCF Bank Stadium Friday, May 20 Hill's Pet Food Distribution
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Gortner Avenue dock, Large Animal Hospital Conversations on Teaching
Presented by Al Beitz and Tom Molitor
Noon-1 p.m.
213 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center Swine Seminar
Presented by Matt Allerson
3 p.m.
385J Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Monday, May 23 Public Health Institute: May 23-June 10
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Faculty and guest speakers from the College of Veterinary Medicine will include Dr. Will Hueston, Shaun Kennedy, Dr. Larissa Minicucci, Dr. Katey Pelican, Dr. Randall Singer, Dr. Dominic Travis, and Dr. Scott Wells.
For course listings and registration information, go to www.sph.umn.edu/ce/institute or call 612-626-4515. Monday, May 30 University closed for Memorial Day holiday
New studies explore lymphoma and sedation
Two new studies opened for enrollment in the Clinical Investigation Center last week:
- “LICKing Lymphoma”
Principal investigator: Jaime Modiano
This study seeks to determine whether the addition of an experimental drug to standard chemotherapy reduces or “kills” lymphoma-initiating cells (LIC) by increasing their sensitivity to chemotherapy. Seven to ten dogs with newly diagnosed or highly suspected lymphoma are needed for this clinical trial, which will cover up to $2,500 of the owner’s costs. Look for flyers around the Veterinary Medical Center and in Oncology. For more information, please contact Amber Winter at 612-624-1352 or alwinter@umn.edu or Jaime Modiano at 612-625-7436 or Modiano@umn.edu. To read more about this first veterinary comparative medicine study funded by the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institution, see the Winter 2011 issue of Synergy at www.cvm.umn.edu/accr/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/documents/asset/cvm_asset_291165.pdf. - Pharmacoeconomics of sedation
Principal Investigator: Jane Quandt
How does sedation affect the time it takes and the number of people involved in procedures where sedation is optional? Researchers are comparing four different protocols of dexmedetomidine with and without butorphanol and manual restraint for primarily ultrasound and imaging procedures in which manual restraint is often chosen over optional sedation. They need 100 dogs that have not had recent anesthesia or use of dexmedetomidine and/or butorphanol. All costs of sedation are covered by the study, and the patient will receive additional one-on-one care as the sedation and recovery process are monitored. To enroll a patient, call Anesthesia Prep and ask for Dr. Quandt, Dr. Barletta, or Dr. Almeida, or contact Amber Winter at 612-624-1352 or alwinter@umn.edu. For information about other clinical studies currently enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Center, visit the Clinical Investigation Center Web site at www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current.
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