Category Archives: Guest authors

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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2015 military holiday images

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Laura

Over 200,000 Americans are serving overseas.  Holiday images posted online by the DoD are fewer this year but I’m sure traditions are still being observed globally on bases.  To read the rest of theDoD press release below click (LINK). “WASHINGTON, … Continue reading →

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Experiments: HCV can live in water bottles for up to three weeks

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Laura

This study title caught my eye: Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among People Who Inject Drugs: Viral Stability and Association With Drug Preparation Equipment (LINK). • JID 2013:207 (15 January) • Doerrbecker et al PDF:  Full Text. hcv in water “We found … Continue reading →

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