Category Archives: Guest authors

Will veterans have to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Laura

There are many uncertainties with the ACA however the answer appears to be NO, eligible veterans (as individuals) can opt VHA without a tax penalty.  However, family members must be enrolled in a government or private health insurance plan.  Why? The VA … Continue reading →

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HCV testing results in Exeter (NH) one year into the crisis

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Laura

The country became aware of  the drug diversion case against David Kwiatkowski (DK) in New Hampshire last year.  The investigation then spread to seven other states because he was a traveling technician.  About 43 cases of HCV nationwide have been … Continue reading →

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Kudos for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Laura

As another Memorial Day approaches, I am glad to see that this group is again including deceased Vietnam Veterans who died as a result of the war from AO, HCV and other physical and emotional wounds.  (Last year’s post..) If … Continue reading →

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Update: Big HCV trouble for dental patients in Tulsa

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Laura

Becoming infected with blood-borne pathogens like HIV from medical procedures is extremely rare says the CDC: “Although HIV transmission is possible in health care settings, it is extremely rare. Careful practice of infection control, including universal precautions (i.e., using protective practices … Continue reading →

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Cushman Manual for Shreddergate Victims

Posted on May 11, 2013 by joeaveragevet

No, this is not a manual on how to rebuild your Cushman, that you managed to find in your garage.   That manual is here. This Cushman manual is for Veteran’s who have had evidence shredded and been denied, where the … Continue reading →

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Meet Ruth and Astra, military working dogs, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28-29, 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

“Staff Sgt. Jonathan Cooper, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog handler, and Military Working Dog Astra take a break from their Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device patrol….Over the past four months, the MWD team has swept more than 15,000 … Continue reading →

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Sobering future HCV mortality chart

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

This chart is from a series of lecture slides from the University of Louisville containing information adapted from “Davis et al, Liver Transplant, 2003; 9:331-338.” The HCV death projections are a lot worse when patients are untreated. Public health officials … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts National Guard

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Laura

As we mourn the Boston Marathon bombing victims and wait for the filth responsible to be brought to justice, I think its appropriate to be take note of the Mass. National Guard’s role as first responders.  Over 400 guardsmen were … Continue reading →

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Jet-injectors spread HCV show and tell

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Laura

Virologist Nathan Wolfe is somewhat nervous in this 2010 TEDMED talk;  he had to start twice to coordinate with his slides.  And maybe he knew he was about to make some enemies in the mainstream medical world and lose some financial … Continue reading →

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Medic combat training (8/30/12)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Laura

“U.S. Army Sgt. Fernando Diaz is blind folded and has ice-cold water dumped over his head during a mock interrogation by opposition forces prior to a 100 question written test on medical knowledge Aug. 30, 2012, at Schofield Barracks, in … Continue reading →

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