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You're invited to Maryland Veterinary Medical Association's Hot Topics and Cold Drinks
On Thursday, September 11, from 6pm to 8pm, veterinarians are invited to network
with peers, learn about the Maryland VMA and meet Dr. Jay McDonnell. The event is sponsored by Veterinary Neurology & Imaging of the Chesapeake. Cold drinks and light fare will be available.
The event is being held at The Washington Street Pub, 20 North Washington Street Easton, MD.
RSVP by September 5th to Cheryl Arnold at 410-224-0121 ext .143.
We'd love to see you there!
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Geriatric Onset Ideopathic Epilepsy
By Jay McDonnell, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
 When older pets (age 10 year or older) have a seizure, the first thought that the owners typically have is, "This has to be a tumor or something else bad. This must be a death knell for my pet."
I'd like to assure you: This isn't necessarily true. In my practice I see cases every week of geriatric pets having seizures. When we do a work-up with MRI and spinal tap, there are often NO terminal conditions present. MORE>>
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 Welcome Cheryl,
Dr. Jay McDonnell is pleased to announce that Cheryl A. has joined Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake as the practice manager. Cheryl, who has 24 years of experience in the veterinary field, previously was the practice manager for a large companion animal and equine veterinary practice in Easton, Maryland for 15 years.
A native of the Eastern Shore, Cheryl has always been a "pet person." Her first job was cleaning kennels at a veterinary hospital. She worked as a veterinary assistant, practice receptionist, vet tech and office manager, before becoming a certified veterinary practice manager. Since starting on VNoC/VIoC in July, Cheryl says, "I'm really enjoying having the opportunity to manage two specialty practices, including one with two locations." MORE>> |
 Dr. John Rossmeisl's canine glioma study offers a unique, cutting-edge therapeutic technique for treating these tumors. Using an implanted catheter, a molecularly-targeted cytotoxin is delivered directly to the tumor site, with the aim of sparing healthy brain tissue while destroying the cancer cells.
To be considered for enrollment, dogs must already have a full neurological workup, including an MRI that shows evidence of a single telencephalic intra-axial mass lesion consistent with a glioma.
Dr. Rossmeisl is an associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This clinical trial is a collaboration between the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and the Thomas K. Hearn Brain Tumor Research Center at the Wake Forest School of Medicine. If you have a patient that qualifies, contact Mindy Quigley, Clinical Trials Coordinator at (540) 231-1363 or email [email protected]
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By Kevin C. Stevens, ARRT, RT (R)(MR)
Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis, or GME, is among the most common causes of inflammatory disease in dogs. This noninfectious process is considered to be idiopathic in nature and is often thought to have an immune-mediated cause. GME produces inflammatory lesions along the white matter tracts of the cerebrum and can also affect the cerebellum and brainstem.
This disease process often has a rapid onset but can be drawn out over a long period of time depending on the originating location. Cases of GME present very similarly to a wide range of neurologic conditions with symptoms including head tilt, nystagmus, unsteady gait, depression, and seizures. MORE>>
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Local Events & CE Opportunities
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Sept. 10: Dentistry - Dr. Ira Luskin
All AACVMA meetings are held at Yellowfin Steak and Fish House, 2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. 6:30pm Happy Hour. 7pm meeting. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Sept. 4: Dermatology - Edward Jazic, DVM, DACVD: Dermatology for Animals, Akron, Ohio
Oct. 2: Laser Therapy - Laurie McCauley, DVM, CCRT: TOPS Veterinary Rehab Inst., Grayslake, Illinois / Peter H. Eeg, DVM: Maryland
All meetings are held at The Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50), Fairfax, VA. Each seminar provides a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credits: 3 hours in the morning session and 3 hours in the afternoon session.
MARYLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Sept. 11: Hot Topics and Cold Drinks
6-8pm, Washington Street Pub, 20 N Washington Street, Easton, MD. RSVP by Sept. 5 to Cheryl Arnold at at 410-224-0121 ext .143. Sponsored by Dr. Jay McDonnell, VNoC and VIoC.
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808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD
VNoC & VIoC: Monday-Friday
1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD
VNoC: Wednesday
For an appointment at either office, call
410-224-0121 ext. 5
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Saturday & Sunday Emergency Consults:
Call 410-224-0121
between 9am and noon, and leave a message. The neurologist will get back to you to discuss your case. Please make sure to leave the best number to contact you that day or the following day. to discuss your case.
For critical care and after hours, our 24-hour ER clinic will coordinate with our neurologist on call to ensure your patient is seen within 24 hours. Additional ER fees will apply.
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