Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast Yvonne Brandenburg and Jordan Porter

195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)



Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well. 
 
We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg
 
Our Guest this Week: 
 
Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty. 
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/
 
Housekeeping:
 
Last week’s question of the week: shout outs
Reviews: shout out
Any questions to be answered?
 
Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients
Saturday, Apr 13, 2024
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 Next Month’s CE:  A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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This week we'll be discussing:



Resources to learn more, labs, etc.
Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html 
 
Show Notes:



#imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine



APA Reference for podcast episode: (update)
Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2
 

194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
 
Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well. 
 
We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg
 
Our Guest this Week: 
 
Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty. 
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/
 
Housekeeping:
 
Last week’s question of the week: shout outs
Reviews: shout out
Any questions to be answered?
 
Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients
Saturday, Apr 13, 2024
Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com
 
 Next Month’s CE:  A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com



This week we'll be discussing:



Resources to learn more, labs, etc.
Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html 
 
Show Notes:



#imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine



APA Reference for podcast episode: (update)
Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2
 

Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats
 
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk:
WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She’s a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on how this treatment works to help kitties with hyperthyroidism and why we would consider it! 
 
 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 
Animal Endocrine Clinic. (2011, April 5). Performing a Thyroid Scan on a Hyperthyroid Cat [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPjSedtTv64 
 
Barnette, C. (n.d.). Feline Hyperthyroidism: A Vet Tech’s Summary of Treatment Options. https://blog.vettechprep.com/feline-hyperthyroidism-a-vet-techs-summary-of-treatment-options


Brandenburg, Y., RVT, CVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal), & Porter, J., RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal). (2020, November 3). Feline Hyperthyroidism: Strung Out Cats (episode 056). Retrieved February 8, 2023, from http://podcast.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/size/5/?search=hyperthyroid
 
Bruyette, D. D. (2020, April 28). Feline hyperthyroidism: Management and options for treatment. DVM 360. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-hyperthyroidism-management-and-options-treatment


Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician. (n.d.).
 
G-M Pancake Detectors: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) - PDF Free Download. (n.d.). https://docplayer.net/29966064-G-m-pancake-detectors-everything-you-ve-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask.html
 
Hyperthyroidism in Cats. (2018, July 23). Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperthyroidism-cats


Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2020). LUDLUM MODEL 2200 SCALER RATEMETER. User Manual, 1–4. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M2200.pdf 
 
Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2014). LUDLUM MODEL 5 GEIGER COUNTER. User Manual, 1–6. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M5.pdf


Merrill, L. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (1st ed.). Wiley.


Radionuclide Safety Data Sheet. (n.d.). UNMC Radiation Safety Manual. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/radiation-safety/appendix7_i-131.pdf 
 
Thyroid Scintigraphy (Thyroid Scan) | Animal Endocrine Clinic. (n.d.). https://animalendocrine.com/nuclear-imaging/thyroid-scintigraphy/
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Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats
Category: Immune System, Respiratory
 
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici!
 
 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 
Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/feline-calicivirus
Feline Respiratory Disease Complex from Merck Veterinary Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/feline-respiratory-disease-complex
Disease Information Fact Sheet Feline Calicivirus from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery https://catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/Guidelines/Vaccination/FelineCalicivirus_FactSheet.pdf 
 
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Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats
Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease
 
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with.
 
 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 
Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/index.html 
Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leishmaniasis
Leishmaniosis in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/leishmaniosis/leishmaniosis-in-dogs
Leishmaniosis (Visceral Leishmaniasis) in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-dogs/leishmaniosis-visceral-leishmaniasis-in-dogs
Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9416075/ 
 
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Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets
Category: Parasites
 
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets! 
 
 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 
Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals: 
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/nervous-system/tick-paralysis/tick-paralysis-in-animals
Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Dogs:
https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders-of-dogs/tick-paralysis-in-dogs
SASH Vets: Tick Paralysis: 
https://sashvets.com/pet-advice/tick-paralysis/
 
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