Category Archives: HCV Health

Hepatitis C replication increased during pregnancy according to recent study

 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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SOFOSBUVIR HITS 85% IN SVR24 TRIALS

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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VERTEX ON THE WAY OUT

I spotted this on the wire this morning. It was inevitable and I wondered when the boys at Vertex would pull up the stakes and fold the tent. The only sad facet of this is how many lives were inadvertently … Continue reading

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SOFOSBUVIR DECLARED LEGAL

Today the FDA approved what I pray is the cure for my illness 15-0 with nary a naysayer among them. Hepatitis C sufferers who failed the Interferon prophylaxis over the years now have one good shot at killing the dragon.  … Continue reading

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SOFOSBUVIR–HOT OFF THE WIRE

We had expected glowing reports this Friday after the FDA review of the new HCV Gilead drug Sofosbuvir. What, then, to our utter surprise than to spot this promising FDA blurb today- three days prior to the upcoming FDA discourse. … Continue reading

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VA examiners should ask patients about their multi-dose vial HCV risk exposure to meet today’s best practices and standards of care

Soon private physicians must make basic improvements in their practices. If they deliver haphazard care, they can face penalties.  If they follow evidence-based practices, they can be rewarded. Therefore, professional medical associations are creating learning modules, called Practice in Improvement, or … Continue reading

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New: North Dakota updates Hepatitis C (HCV) outbreak to 28 infections

These news stories are so discouraging.  The new HCV cluster in ND may be another possible healthcare associated infection.  A Minot nursing home investigation is being studied according to one report. State Updates Info on Hepatitis C Outbreak BISMARCK, ND … Continue reading

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Get your flu shot yet?

Flu Facts from the VA: The flu shot will not give you the flu; The flu can be dangerous—even life-threatening. Every year, about 36,000 people die of complications from the flu; The flu is caused by a virus. It can’t be treated with … Continue reading

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SOFOSBUVIR STILL ON TRACK FOR OCT. 25 HEARING

Whooooooooooo, doggies. Gilead is still hot to trot and the show will go on for FDA expedited approval on Oct. 25th. Mark your calendars to come back and find out. This is more exciting than the Affordable Care Act imbroglio. … Continue reading

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MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH

It is with great pleasure that I introduce my new BFF Squarebob Pumpkinpants and his playmates. They have been long in the growing and if not for Rick of Stardust Radio fame, the idea for Squarebob would not have arisen. … Continue reading

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