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NW Vermont.

16 victims in HCV outbreak in Utah hospitals so far

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Laura

Another new drug diversion case:    The good news is that free testing has been conducted on more than half of those receiving letters.  So far, 37 HCV cases with other genotypes have been identified; 7 others are waiting genotyping. … Continue reading →

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New York, New York! La! La! Woof.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Laura

Hillary’s Theme Start spreading the news I am leaving today I want to be a part of it New York, New York These vagabond shoes Are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it New York, New York … Continue reading →

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Pretty Santa Barbara’s HCV nightmare

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Laura

HCVAdvocates and other sites have followed the dismal 2015  story of  Dr. Allen Thomashefsky’s medical practice and reopening.  Briefly, as of June 4, 2015, 7 patients were identified with HCV, 5 of whom had received injections on the same day … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, HCV Risks (documented), medical injections, Medical News, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Despite all the problems, most veterans need the VHA to exist as an improved and inclusive Federal institution

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Laura

Thank you for the comments to my guest post about the Veterans’ Choice Plan and to Frank for the link to the Gazette editorial. I think that the Tricare idea has merit but are the benefits better or the same … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for thought, General Messages, Guest authors, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Will using the VA’s Choice Program wreck your credit?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Laura

It very well might according to the VA itself.   The VA wants my husband to drive about 200 miles round-trip for an x-ray and pulmonary appointment.  I called to see if the VA Choice Program (LINK) or non-VA care … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Guest authors, Medical News, Medicare for VETS, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, Veterans Choice card | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

RA drug warning for active or latent HCV carriers

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Laura

A new Pfizer drug marketed as Xeljanz (tofacitinib) is “a prescription medicine called a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. XELJANZ is used to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in which methotrexate did not work well. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood info, Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Medical News, VA Health Care | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

States that have sent presidents to the White House

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Laura

Which of our 50 states have actually sent people to the White House? Wikipedia lists and maps present birthplace and primary state affiliations of former presidents.  Can we make any quick predictions based on the birthplaces (not where raised) and … Continue reading →

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Revisiting VA dental care

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Laura

We’re dealing with dental insurance decisions again because I chipped a front tooth and my old Marine needs a tooth capped.  We purchased the cheapest VADIP group plan when it was first introduced–the Delta VADIP plan for my husband (non-Champa … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, PTSD, Uncategorized, VA Health Care, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , | 2 Comments

2016 New Year’s Fireworks in Japan

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Laura

Sincere wishes for a Happy New Year for all future veterans stationed around the world and today’s veterans and their families.   

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Praise for a few old hepatitis researchers

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Laura

From the 1940s to 1960s, two types of hepatitis were known to researchers …infectious and serum.  A third type was unknown.  From the 1930’s and earlier, an assortment of names confused everyone.  Old names for HBV included serum hepatitis, homologous … Continue reading →

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