Ettinger's Factoids 1.3.2

Ettinger’s Factoids represents a valuable resource derived from the latest edition of Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine (8th edition; 2017). The editors have meticulously curated key facts—selected for their instructional, memorable, surprising, or counterintuitive nature—from each chapter. This aggregation serves as a practical tool for students, residents, and veterinarians to efficiently review pivotal concepts in an electronic flashcard format. It is particularly suited for exam preparation, updating knowledge on recent advancements, and reinforcing critical elements of canine and feline internal medicine.

Key features include:

• 820 individual entries sourced directly from the textbook.
• A comprehensive overview with at least one entry from each of the 360 chapters.
• A shuffle function to facilitate random review.
• Customizable tags (Favorite, Revisit, Knew It!) for creating personalized subcollections.
• Note-taking capabilities for personal comments.
• A search function to locate facts by specific keywords.
• Chapter titles and author names provided for each fact to facilitate further exploration if desired.

This application is designed to accommodate several key uses:

• Efficiency in reviewing essential facts selected by the editors from over 2200 pages of content.
• Preparation for various board examinations, including NAVLE®, ACVIM, ECVIM, and other specialty assessments.
• Enrichment of personal knowledge and lifelong learning in the field of veterinary medicine.

About the authors:

Dr. Stephen Ettinger is an eminent figure in small animal medicine. A graduate of Cornell University in 1964, he was among the pioneering veterinarians to specialize in cardiology and became a founding diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1974. Dr. Ettinger has educated countless students, practitioners, and specialists and is widely recognized as the creator and editor of the Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine—a seminal work in the field that serves as the foundation for the factoids featured in this app.

Dr. Ed Feldman is a leading authority in small animal internal medicine with a notable focus on canine and feline endocrinology. His research on conditions such as Cushing's disease and hyperparathyroidism has established him as a global benchmark in this specialty. He is co-author of Canine and Feline Endocrinology (four editions), served as co-editor of the Textbook of Veterinary Medicine for five editions (including this app), and authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles that have shaped veterinary practice worldwide.

Dr. Etienne Côté holds a professorship in cardiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI in Canada. Renowned for creating the Clinical Veterinary Advisor textbook and delivering award-winning lectures, he serves as the third co-editor for this edition of "Ettinger's" as well as this application.