Monthly Archives: November 2013

“Veterans Affairs Research Supports CDC Recommendation to Screen Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C”

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Laura

The “Liver Meeting 2013” conference in DC ends tomorrow. The sponsor of the meeting, the American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases(AASLD), released a press release (11/3/13) on the research of Lisa Backus, M.D., Ph.d. from the VA. As … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C replication increased during pregnancy according to recent study

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Laura

 An abstract of a study just published in Nature signals   that mainstream medical associations, like the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), should become proactive by screening for HCV routinely rather than by known risk-factors.  “Loss of immune escape mutations during persistent … Continue reading →

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Apps for veterans (# 1): Twitter

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Laura

The VA is using Twitter. To follow their micro-posts, sign up for a free account.  (Check out ASKNOD’s Twitter feed too.)  Information on how to use Twitter is on the HELP page.  Official VA Twitter accounts: Department: https://twitter.com/DeptVetAffairs (122+K followers) Administration: VBA:  https://twitter.com/VAVetBenefits (24+K followers) … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR HITS 85% IN SVR24 TRIALS

Posted on November 2, 2013 by asknod

Now we’re talking, ladies and gentlemen. When I entered this arena in 1995, less than 33% were achieving any kind of success and some relapsed years after. The pegylated Interferon (PegIntron) of the early to mid 2000s again only hit … Continue reading →

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NEW WIDGET

Posted on November 1, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a great addition to the widget bar above. Sent in by Tip of the Spear Bruce McCartney (4 tour combat medic 68-72). It will bring back that hot sticky air and pungent aroma of decaying vegetation. I think there’s … Continue reading →

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DRV ANGLES FOR MORE MONEY FROM UNCLE SUGAR

Posted on November 1, 2013 by asknod

Having lived on the Indochinese Peninsula for several years off the grid during the Vietnamese Misunderstanding, I can safely say the following article link represents subtle bargaining at a high level. I had much occasion to barter on the local … Continue reading →

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VA–NOD FORMS OR NOTHING

Posted on November 1, 2013 by asknod

VA just published their proposed changes to Part three of 38 CFR and will soon only be accepting Form 21-0958 Notice of Disagreement instead of any old piece of paper you have lying around that doesn’t have too many coffee stains on … Continue reading →

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VA TO CONGRESS– IT WILL JUST CONFUSE VETS

Posted on November 1, 2013 by asknod

When you go to any government entity and request their services (which, incidentally, you pay for), are you ever taken aback at the ennui and lack of desire to be helpful? I certainly don’t write this to imply anything about … Continue reading →

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